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| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Live radar: Track July 3 storms across the Chicago area as warnings, watches take effect | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/weather-radar/3956932/ | Multiple [ severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued Friday afternoon, ][7] with some suburbs already [ canceling their July 3 fireworks shows ][8] due to thunderstorms and ground stops in place at O'Hare and Midway airports. The warnings come as the first of several rounds of strong storms was … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago suburbs cancel, postpone July 3 fireworks with more storms possible | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/unpredictable-weather-conditions-chicago-suburbs-warn-severe-thunderstorms-could-change-july-3-plans/3956941/ | [ Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings in the Chicago area Friday ][1] led some suburbs to cancel or postpone their third of July [ fireworks ][2] plans, with others putting out messages saying the weather could change event schedules. And forecasters say more storms could be in store heading into … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Start of Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field delayed by thunderstorm | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/2026/07/03/start-of-cardinals-cubs-game-at-wrigley-field-delayed-by-thunderstorm-chicago | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][16] * [ Facebook ][17] * [ Bluesky ][18] * [ Email ][19] * [ Reddit ][20] * [ Flipboard ][21] Wrigley Field opened its gates Friday 90 minutes before first pitch of a showdown series between the Cardinals and, … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Judge orders U.S. Attorney Boutros into court over 'potential violations' of seal order | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/07/03/judge-orders-u-s-attorney-boutros-into-court-over-potential-violations-of-seal-order | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A magistrate judge has ordered U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros **** into court **** for a July 9 **** hearing … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | CBS Local | Trump likely to pardon pollution violators as he privately weighs clemency for Diddy, other high-profile figures: sources | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-weighs-pardons-for-sean-diddy-combs-others/ | President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing other potential acts of clemency, including for Sean "Diddy" Combs or several other well-known figures, according to sources familiar with his plans. The president was scheduled to have a … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Leon Rogers joins 'Windy City Weekend' with filmmaker Jared Kirchheimer | https://abc7chicago.com/post/leon-rogers-joins-windy-city-weekend-filmmaker-jared-kirchheimer-redo-cabinets-shares-design-options/19442527/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner hosted another edition of "Windy City Weekend" Friday. Longtime friend and fan favorite Leon Rogers was a guest. The trio kicked off the show with plenty of laughs, including conversations about Gen Z taking mini retirements, different avenues to success and make … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Libertyville middle school teacher accused of using AI to create explicit images of students | https://abc7chicago.com/post/libertyville-middle-school-teacher-matthew-sheffer-accused-using-ai-create-explicit-images-students-child-porn-charges/19442819/ | LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Libertyville middle school teacher has been arrested and charged with child pornography, police and the Lake County State's Attorney's Office said Friday. Matthew Sheffer, 44, was arrested Friday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] The investigation began after … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Many retailers, grocery stores open on July 4, but this popular one isn't | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/many-retailers-grocery-stores-open-on-july-4-but-this-popular-one-isnt/3956859/ | Many retailers and grocery stores are open Friday, July 3 and even on the Fourth of July for people who may need to do some last minute shopping. But one popular shopping spot will not be among them, at least on July 4. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Aurora reschedules July 3 fireworks show due to ‘high probability' of thunderstorms | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/aurora-reschedules-july-3-fireworks-show-due-to-high-probability-of-thunderstorms/3956876/ | A popular suburban fireworks show set for Friday, July 3 will be rescheduled due to a " [ high probability" of thunderstorms ][11] , city officials said. The City of Aurora sent out the update about 11:30 a.m., hours before their fireworks celebration with music, food trucks and more was … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-in-midwest-outbreak-can-spread-through-produce-what-to-watch-for/3956848/ | An [ outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea ][1] is sickening many in the Midwest and it can spread through contaminated produce and water, sparking a warning from health officials as they search for a source. While an investigation into [ what is causing the latest outbreak … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago overnight crime: 2 wounded, 1 dead across South Side | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-overnight-crime-2-wounded-1-dead-across-south-side | #### The Brief * * Two men were wounded in separate shootings Thursday night in the Englewood and West Englewood neighborhoods, Chicago police said. * A 31-year-old man was shot in the leg near 72nd and Green streets and a 51-year-old man was shot in the arm during an argument … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man charged in downtown Chicago hit-and-run | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lake-hills-man-charged-hit-and-run | ![Bradyn Jordan][4] article Bradyn Jordan | Chicago Police #### The Brief * * Bradyn Jordan, 19, is accused of driving the wrong way in downtown Chicago and colliding with another vehicle on North Clark Street, injuring a 40-year-old man. * After the crash, he attempted to flee the scene but … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Suburban Chicago fire causes $8M in damage | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suburban-chicago-fire-causes-8m-damages | #### The Brief * * A late-night fire in Naperville caused an estimated $8 million in damage to a structure. * Firefighters extinguished the blaze after it was reported around 11:20 p.m.; no injuries were reported. * The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the building has been … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Logan Square 17-artist collaboration shows the best talent is homegrown | https://chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2026/07/03/chicago-murals-logan-square-sturnfield-bboyb | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Portraits. Cartoons. Graffiti-style messages. A new, collaborative mural by 17 Chicago artists showcases the different styles of street art … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bulls can feel good about sticking to script first week of free agency | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/07/03/bulls-can-feel-good-about-sticking-to-script-first-week-of-free-agency | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] There was a time former Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas had a script. His biggest problem, … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | CBS Local | Man found dead after being attacked by dog on Chicago's South Side | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dog-attack-chicago-south-side/ | A man was found dead after he was attacked by a dog **** in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Thursday night. Chicago police said a 56-year-old man was found unresponsive in a yard in the 2000 block of West 47th Street just before 9 p.m. Police said the … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | CBS Local | Aurora reschedules fireworks show due to severe weather Friday night | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-reschedules-fireworks-show-severe-weather-friday/ | The City of Aurora is rescheduling its July 3 fireworks show due to [ severe weather expected ][1] on Friday night. The fireworks show at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park has been moved to Friday, July 10. A [ Severe Thunderstorm Watch ][1] was issued for most of the area … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Man charged after taking girl off bike, sexually assaulting her in Kane County: officials | https://abc7chicago.com/post/hampshire-man-janio-velasquez-muro-charged-sexually-assaulting-girl-cape-cod-lane-pingree-grove-officials/19441955/ | ST CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) -- A 41-year-old Hampshire man is accused of snatching a 9-year-old girl off her bike and sexually assaulting her. Police say it happened last Friday afternoon in far west suburban Pingree Grove. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][6] Investigators … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | CPD releases photos of persons of interest in double fatal shooting on NW Side | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-release-photos-persons-interest-double-fatal-shooting-west-cahill-terrace-dunning/19442133/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have put out surveillance pictures of people they want to talk to about a double murder on the city's Northwest Side last week. The pictures are pretty clear. ![Chicago police released photos of persons of interest in a double fatal shooting on West Cahill Terrace … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | WTTW | Who Is Running, or Thinking About Running, to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor | https://news.wttw.com/2026/06/30/who-running-or-thinking-about-running-become-chicago-s-next-mayor | Chicago’s next mayoral election is less than a year away and the list of candidates — and those considering a run — is growing ever larger. Petitions for a spot on the ballot will start circulating July 28 and are due in late October. Here is a breakdown of who’s … |