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| View Article | 9:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | WTTW | Artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Who Grew Up in the Robert Taylor Homes, Returns to Chicago for New Exhibit | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/20/artist-nathaniel-mary-quinn-who-grew-robert-taylor-homes-returns-chicago-new-exhibit | Chicago-born artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn described his experience growing up in public housing at the Robert Taylor Homes as a cycle of pain and violence with a lack of resources. But the walls of the apartment also served as his first drawing pad. Quinn, now based in Brooklyn, is opening … |
| View Article | 9:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | WBEZ | Federal civil rights commissioner hears testimony that Chicago was ‘under siege’ during immigration blitz | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/05/20/operation-midway-blitz-federal-civil-rights-commission-chicago-testimony-immigration-deportation | Marcos Carbajal’s family restaurant, Carnitas Uruapan, was serving food at a professional soccer match in suburban Bridgeview on the first Sunday of last September. Families were out, and fans were celebrating. A few miles away that day, federal immigration agents were arresting a flower vendor in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood. … |
| View Article | 9:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | NBC Local | Child airlifted after ‘traumatic' fall at northwest suburban elementary school | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/child-airlifted-after-traumatic-fall-at-northwest-suburban-elementary-school/3938720/ | A child was airlifted from an elementary school in a northwest suburb of Chicago after suffering a "traumatic" injury from a fall on Wednesday, authorities said. Around 3:35 p.m., Crystal Lake Fire Rescue was dispatched to Woods Creek Elementary School, located at 1100 Alexandra Blvd, for a child who was … |
| View Article | 9:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | NBC Local | Bears' outreach to Chicago on stadium ‘increased opposition' to Illinois bill | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-outreach-to-chicago-on-stadium-site-increased-opposition-to-illinois-bill/3938730/ | Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has continued pushing for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city, but the team may have strengthened his resolve. In an interview with NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern, Illinois State Sen. Bill Cunningham, a cosponsor of the “PILOT” bill aimed at keeping the … |
| View Article | 9:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | NBC Local | Small business owner says he lost $23k to wire fraud. Why it's nearly impossible to prove | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/small-business-owner-says-he-lost-23k-to-wire-fraud-why-its-nearly-impossible-to-prove/3938749/ | Shingle by shingle, Kris Markiewicz built a business of eco-friendly roofing tiles. In February of last year, Markiewicz says he became the victim of a crime that took a hit on his company. It started when he couldn’t log into his business’ online banking account. According to Markiewicz, he immediately … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Construction worker dead after falling from Palatine roof | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-suburbs/2026/05/20/construction-worker-dead-after-falling-from-palatine-roof | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][89] * [ Facebook ][90] * [ Bluesky ][91] * [ Email ][92] * [ Reddit ][93] * [ Flipboard ][94] The death of a construction worker in Palatine Wednesday afternoon is currently under investigation, according to Palatine police. First … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Federal civil rights commissioner hears testimony that Chicago was ‘under siege’ during immigration blitz | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/05/20/operation-midway-blitz-federal-civil-rights-commission-chicago-testimony-immigration-deportation | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][71] * [ Facebook ][72] * [ Bluesky ][73] * [ Email ][74] * [ Reddit ][75] * [ Flipboard ][76] Marcos Carbajal’s family restaurant, Carnitas Uruapan, was serving food at a professional soccer match in suburban Bridgeview on the … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | It's Reality Week at Wrigley Field, where determined Brewers outclassed Cubs. What else is new? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/20/brewers-cubs-jacob-misiorowski-christian-yelich-pete-crow-armstrong-wrigley-field-mlb | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][51] * [ Facebook ][52] * [ Bluesky ][53] * [ Email ][54] * [ Reddit ][55] * [ Flipboard ][56] Not even two weeks ago, the [ Cubs ][57] completed their second 10-game winning streak of the season. How … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Pete Crow-Armstrong says he 'popped,' but how much are players expected to take from abusive fans? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/20/pete-crow-armstrong-says-he-popped-but-how-much-are-players-expected-to-take-from-abusive-fans | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][33] * [ Facebook ][34] * [ Bluesky ][35] * [ Email ][36] * [ Reddit ][37] * [ Flipboard ][38] It’s not a problem exclusive to Major League Baseball, Chicago, the [ Cubs ][39] or the White Sox. But … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sky explore options for filling hole created by Rickea Jackson's injury | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/05/20/filling-jackson-hole-sky-explore-options-for-replacing-injured-star | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] **Rickea Jackson’s** season-ending injury leaves the [ Sky ][26] in a hole. A 6-foot-2, 22-points-per-game sized hole. Their first … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Contest begins to name two eaglets born in Chicago | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05/20/baby-eagles-eaglets-naming-contest-park-district | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A contest to name the first two eaglets born in Chicago in over a century is underway, the Chicago … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago man sentenced to 18 years for role in 2021 Oakbrook Center mall shootout | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/20/man-sentenced-18-years-2021-oakbrook-center-mall-shootout | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A Chicago man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a shootout at Oakbrook Center … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | CBS Local | Felony charges and prison sentences for retail theft surged in 2025 under Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, report finds | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-appleseed-report-eileen-oneill-burke-first-500-days/ | A [ new report on Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke's first 500 days ][1] in office shows sharp increases in felony charges and prison sentences in retail theft cases. The report, published by Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, says O'Neill Burke [ lowered the felony threshold for … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Teen suspects in San Diego Islamic Center shooting could be tied to online extremist groups | https://abc7chicago.com/post/teens-suspected-deadly-shooting-islamic-center-san-diego-could-tied-dangerous-online-extremist-groups/19140118/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- For months, the ABC7 I-Team has been [ reporting ][12] on sadistic online groups that sow chaos in communities across the globe. Sources tell ABC News the now-dead San Diego Islamic Center shooting suspects may have been connected to similar nihilistic violent extremism online. Those connections should … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' star Pedro Pascal shares deep connection to the franchise | https://abc7.com/post/mandalorian-grogu-pedro-pascal-says-film-aims-deliver-nostalgic-star-wars-sense/19139289/ | LOS ANGELES -- Pedro Pascal and his pint-sized companion are heading to theaters Memorial Day weekend in "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," bringing the beloved streaming characters to the cinematic stage for a new adventure. The actor, a lifelong "Star Wars" fan, said taking on the role was an … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | South Side street renamed for CPD Officer Thomas Wortham, killed in 2010 shooting | https://abc7chicago.com/post/section-king-drive-35th-street-chatham-named-chicago-police-officer-thomas-wortham-killed-2010-shooting/19140493/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A murdered Chicago police officer was honored Wednesday, 16 years after his death. [ Would-be robbers shot ][8] and killed Officer Thomas Wortham. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][9] His memory is living on. Fellow officers returned to the intersection … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Suspect formally charged with murder of Chicago police officer in Swedish Hospital shooting | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-alphanso-talley-formally-charged-murder-police-officer-john-bartholomew-swedish-hospital-shooting/19140837/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- The man [ accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and injuring his partner ][3] was back in court Wednesday. Alphonso Talley was formally indicted on felony charges, including murder, attempted murder and armed robbery. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Mom who drowned 3 kids at New York City beach sentenced to 20 years to life | https://abc7.com/post/mom-drowned-3-kids-coney-island-beach-nyc-sentenced-20-years-life/19140933/ | NEW YORK -- A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday for [ drowning her three young children ][2] in the ocean near Coney Island's famed boardwalk. Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty earlier this year to first-degree murder charges in the 2022 killing of … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Fired DuPage County jail officer charged with possessing images of child sex abuse, officials say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/fired-dupage-county-jail-officer-steven-simmons-lisle-charged-possessing-images-child-sex-abuse-officials-say/19140937/ | DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A DuPage County jail officer has been accused of possessing images of child sex abuse, officials said. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] Steven Simmons of Lisle faces five felony counts of possessing child sex abuse images involving … |
| View Article | 7:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | WTTW | City Council Votes 28-21 to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/20/city-council-votes-28-21-rid-cpd-officers-ties-extremist-groups | The Chicago City Council voted 28-21 Wednesday to approve a measure designed to rid the Chicago Police Department of officers with ties to hate groups and far- right extremist organizations. [ The ordinance crafted by Ald. Matt Martin ][1] (47th Ward) bans officers from “actively participating” in extremist and anti-government … |