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View Article 9:01 p.m. May 5, 2026 WTTW Women’s Sports to Take Center Stage at New Wrigleyville Bar https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/05/women-s-sports-take-center-stage-new-wrigleyville-bar A new sports bar coming to Wrigleyville is aiming to change the game by putting women’s sports front and center. The space is still under construction but will soon become a hub dedicated entirely to women’s sports — something owner Clarissa Flores said is long overdue. “The norm is now …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 5, 2026 WTTW Should Social Media Be Regulated for Kids? Illinois Lawmakers Seek Restrictions Amid Debate https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/05/should-social-media-be-regulated-kids-illinois-lawmakers-seek-restrictions-amid-debate For the decades we’ve been using social media, there’s been a debate over how youth should be able to access it. On one hand, addictive feeds keep kids scrolling endlessly and can harm mental health. On the other hand, social media can give young people spaces for expression that aren’t …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 5, 2026 WTTW May 5, 2026 - Full Show https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/05/may-5-2026-full-show An effort to regulate social media for children. A growing movement not to pay federal taxes. And a women’s sports bar is coming to Wrigleyville. On the show: * [ Should Social Media Be Regulated for Kids? Illinois Lawmakers Seek Restrictions Amid Debate ][1] * [ Women’s Sports to Take …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 5, 2026 NBC Local ‘Broadview Six' attorneys allege DOJ misconduct, seek release of grand jury transcripts https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/broadview-six-attorneys-allege-doj-misconduct-say-abrupt-dismissal-of-charges-raises-questions/3932219/ Attorneys for defendants charged in the high-profile Broadview Six trial are asking a judge to force the federal government to release grand jury transcripts. Chris Parente, an attorney for one of the defendants, Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw, said the nature of the government’s abrupt dismissal raises questions of what …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 5, 2026 NBC Local Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago go on sale Wednesday https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/tickets-to-the-obama-presidential-center-in-chicago-go-on-sale-wednesday/3932294/ Those eager to visit the new Obama Presidential Center and Museum should set a reminder for Wednesday morning to snag tickets when they first go on sale. Museum tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on May 6 and a high demand is expected, the Obama Foundation said in a …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 NBC Local Trump-backed candidates win majority of GOP primary races for Indiana Senate https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-backed-candidates-win-majority-of-gop-primary-races-for-indiana-senate/3932315/ A majority of Republican state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump lost on Tuesday, dealing the president wins in a deep red state just four months after lawmakers rejected his redistricting plan. Of the seven challengers endorsed by Trump, at least four won. Stream NBC 5 for …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 NBC Local Man in critical condition after rescue from Lake Michigan in Chicago https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-rescue-from-lake-michigan-near-49th-street-beach-in-chicago/3932318/ A man was rescued from Lake Michigan near Chicago's 49th Street Beach on Tuesday evening, authorities said. Around 7:50 p.m., authorities responded to the 4900 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Chicago's East Hyde Park neighborhood for a report of a man in the water. Stream NBC 5 …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago sees uptick in shootings, homicides in first months of 2026 http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-sees-uptick-shootings-homicides-first-months-2026 ![Some violent crime in Chicago going back up so far in 2026, police data shows][20] #### [ Some violent crime in Chicago going back up so far in 2026, police data shows ][21] The latest Chicago police data show that some violent crime has been going back up through the …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Fox Chicago Federal watchdog to review ‘effectiveness’ of National Guard deployment to Chicago http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/evaluation-of-national-guard-in-chicago-dow #### The Brief * * A federal watchdog says it will evaluate the "effectiveness" of the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago last year. * The Trump administration said it wanted to send National Guard troops during Operation Midway Blitz to protect federal personnel and property. * The troops …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Fox Chicago Suspect charged in Kankakee shooting that left one dead, one injured, police say http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suspect-charged-kankakee-shooting-left-one-dead-one-injured-police-say #### The Brief * * A 38-year-old man was killed and another injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Kankakee. * Police arrested 27-year-old Malik Jones, who is charged with homicide and aggravated battery with a firearm. * The motive remains unclear as the investigation continues, and police are asking …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago mom beaten during armed robbery linked to shooting of CPD officers speaks out http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mom-beaten-robbery-speaks ![Chicago mom beaten during armed robbery before officers shot speaks out][1] #### [ Chicago mom beaten during armed robbery before officers shot speaks out ][2] The woman caught in a violent robbery at a store hours before the same suspect allegedly shot two Chicago police officers shared her story. #### …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Cubs prospect Pedro Ramirez earns International League honor https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/05/cubs-prospect-pedro-ramirez-earns-international-league-honor * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][55] * [ Facebook ][56] * [ Bluesky ][57] * [ Email ][58] * [ Reddit ][59] * [ Flipboard ][60] Pedro Ramirez, the 22-year-old infielder from Temblador, Venezuela, whose outstanding play in spring training caught the attention of the …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Davis Martin latest White Sox starting pitcher to excel during road trip https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/05/05/davis-martin-the-latest-sox-starting-pitcher-to-excel-during-road-trip * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][42] * [ Facebook ][43] * [ Bluesky ][44] * [ Email ][45] * [ Reddit ][46] * [ Flipboard ][47] ANAHEIM, Calif. — The [ White Sox’ ][48] starting pitching has been on a roll, and right-hander Davis Martin …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Illinois State Police launches investigation into deadly ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/05/ice-midway-blitz-chicago-trump-silverio-villegas-gonzalez * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][25] * [ Facebook ][26] * [ Bluesky ][27] * [ Email ][28] * [ Reddit ][29] * [ Flipboard ][30] Illinois State Police has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González nearly eight months after …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times After hitting his 14th homer Monday, White Sox' Munetaka Murakami finally got his first double https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/05/05/after-hitting-his-14th-homer-munetaka-murakami-finally-got-his-first-double * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] ANAHEIM, Calif. — When rookie slugger **Munetaka Murakami** hit his 14th home run Monday against the Angels to tie …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Michael Conforto's walk-off homer proves he's not done yet https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/05/michael-confortos-walk-off-homer-proves-hes-not-done-yet * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] His wife, Cabernet, sent the video to his phone while he was still at the ballpark, their 2 1/2 …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 ABC Local Cook County Public Health now offering home check-ins for new parents, their babies https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-public-health-now-offering-home-check-ins-new-suburban-parents-babies/19046702/ COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Every parent knows that babies do not come with manuals. So, many new parents just figure it out on their own. But what if new parents could get help at home from a nurse? ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 ABC Local Battling gambling addiction https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19047210/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here are some tips to battle gambling addiction. Visit [ www.rush.edu ][7] for more information. [7]: https://www.rush.edu/
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 ABC Local How community, healthcare groups work to improve Chicago's life expectancy gap https://abc7chicago.com/post/life-expectancy-zip-code-can-vary-rush-university-medical-center-sankofa-village-wellness-work-close-gap/19047353/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Depending on your ZIP code, your life span can vary by decades. We reconnected with a West Garfield Park man, who six years after our first meeting, is making it his mission to help residents in his neighborhood live longer. "At first, it was just an empty …
View Article 9 p.m. May 5, 2026 ABC Local Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home https://abc7.com/post/athena-strand-murder-former-fedex-driver-tanner-horner-sentenced-death-killing-girl-delivery-texas-home/19047482/ DALLAS -- A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he [ pleaded guilty ][1] to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift. Jurors in a Fort Worth courtroom decided on Tanner Horner's punishment after hearing about a month …