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| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | WTTW | Coach House Ordinance Aimed at Housing Affordability Crisis Takes Effect in Chicago | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/09/coach-house-ordinance-aimed-housing-affordability-crisis-takes-effect-chicago | An [ ordinance ][13] allowing 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards to build additional dwelling units, or ADUs, took effect April 1. Adopted [ last September ][14] , the [ ordinance ][15] permits Chicagoans to build small homes in their backyards, basements and attics and rent them out. Often called granny … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | WTTW | April 9, 2026 - Full Show | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/09/april-9-2026-full-show | Congressional candidate Daniel Biss on his primary win and what comes next. And City Council lifts its ban on coach houses in most of Chicago — what it could mean for affordable housing. On the show: * [ Congressional Candidate Daniel Biss on Primary Win, State of the Democratic Party … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | WTTW | Back of the Yards Coffeehouse Is Bringing Seniors Together With Free Coffee, Activities | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/09/back-yards-coffeehouse-bringing-seniors-together-free-coffee-activities | As people age, staying connected can become harder. [ Research shows ][4] loneliness is a real concern for older adults, including those living in Chicago neighborhoods. Every Monday, [ Back of the Yards Coffeehouse ][5] hosts Senior Mondays, welcoming seniors to enjoy a free coffee and pastry while participating in … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | WTTW | Congressional Candidate Daniel Biss on Primary Win, State of the Democratic Party | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/09/congressional-candidate-daniel-biss-primary-win-state-democratic-party | After last month’s [ win in the Democratic primary ][1] , congressional candidate and Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is gearing up for the Nov. 3 general election, where he will face Republican John Elleson and independent Delila Barrera. In a stacked March 17 primary, Biss won with 29.6% of the … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | WBEZ | Cardinal Cupich, other Chicago-area faith leaders push back on religious rhetoric used to justify war | https://www.wbez.org/religion/2026/04/09/cardinal-cupich-other-chicago-area-faith-leaders-push-back-on-religious-rhetoric-used-to-justify-war | As global tensions rise amid the conflict in Iran, some Chicago-area faith leaders are raising urgent concerns about the use of religious language to justify war and nationalism. For them, the issue is not just political — it is both deeply theological and deeply troubling. “Diplomacy and dialogue have to … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Fox Chicago | NIPSCO CEO gets questioned about USW lockout, Blackstone's investment | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nipsco-ceo-gets-questioned-about-usw-lockout-blackstones-investment | ![Questions grow over Blackstone’s role in NIPSCO rates and lockout][5] #### [ Questions grow over Blackstone’s role in NIPSCO rates and lockout ][6] Consumer groups are raising concerns about a private equity firm’s influence on NIPSCO rates and its ongoing worker lockout. #### The Brief * * Thursday marked one … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Heavy rain and a few storms will move in overnight | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-heavy-rain-few-storms-will-move-overnight | ![Chicago weather: Heavy rain and a few storms will move in overnight][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Heavy rain and a few storms will move in overnight ][2] Fox Chicago's Emily Wahls has the latest forecast. **CHICAGO** \- It was another warm day with highs around 70 degrees. Chicago's average high … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bulls guard Rob Dillingham knows his real work hasn't even started | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/04/09/bulls-guard-rob-dillingham-real-work-hasnt-started | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][54] * [ Facebook ][55] * [ Bluesky ][56] * [ Email ][57] * [ Reddit ][58] * [ Flipboard ][59] WASHINGTON — It admittedly didn’t take very long for Rob Dillingham to count his blessings. Asked on Thursday if … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs' Nico Hoerner staying true to himself leading to early-season success | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/04/09/cubs-nico-hoerner-staying-true-to-himself-leading-to-early-season-success | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][37] * [ Facebook ][38] * [ Bluesky ][39] * [ Email ][40] * [ Reddit ][41] * [ Flipboard ][42] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — [ Cubs ][43] second baseman Nico Hoerner was ready for the opening week of the … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | White Sox rookie Duncan Davitt puts sports writing career on hold before big-league pitching debut | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/04/09/duncan-davitt-white-sox-rookie-sports-writer-indianola | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][18] * [ Facebook ][19] * [ Bluesky ][20] * [ Email ][21] * [ Reddit ][22] * [ Flipboard ][23] KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Indianola Independent Advocate had the scoop on Duncan Davitt’s call-up to the [ _White … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Madigan's landmark conviction now in hands of appeals court focused on 'specific' corruption | https://chicago.suntimes.com/madigan-trial-news/2026/04/09/madigan-corruption-conviction-appeal-federal-7th-circuit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] When former Illinois House Speaker [ Michael J. Madigan ][7] went to trial, **** much was made of the … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago woman fears for family in Lebanon amid continued Israeli attacks | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sahar-dika-chicago-woman-family-lebanon-israeli-attacks/ | A Chicago woman with relatives in Lebanon said her family is terrified as Israel continues its attacks, which Iran says violates its ceasefire agreement with the U.S. [ United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon ][13] , after [ more than 80 countries condemned … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago man charged with threatening to kill Trump, and "hunt" Secret Service agent investigating threat | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/michael-kovco-charged-threat-kill-president-trump-hunt-secret-service-agent/ | A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to kill President Trump and his son, Barron, and then "hunt" a Secret Service agent and "shoot up" the office where he worked after the agent had gone to his home to investigate. Michael Kovco, 29, has been charged with one count … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | CBS Local | Madigan's high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn former speaker's conviction | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mike-madigan-conviction-appeal-hearing-7th-circuit/ | As [ former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan approaches six months in a West Virginia federal prison ][5] , the high-profile legal team he hired to handle his appeal made long-awaited arguments Thursday, [ urging the longtime Democratic power broker's conviction on bribery and other corruption charges be overturned ][6] … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | CBS Local | Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bulls-vs-wizard-game-recap-april-9-2026/ | Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set. Tre Jones scored 31 points and Collin Sexton added 27 for the Bulls, who … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago Harry Potter shop to celebrate birthday Friday | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18863225/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Harry Potter shop will celebrate its birthday Friday. Visit [ https://harrypottershop.com ][6] for more information. [6]: https://harrypottershop.com |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | 1 killed in police-involved shooting, Lake County, Illinois Major Crimes Task Force says | https://abc7chicago.com/post/1-killed-police-shooting-lake-county-il-major-crimes-task-force-says-apparent-crime-scene-green-bay-road-highwood/18863347/ | HIGHWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed in a police-involved shooting in the north suburbs Thursday, the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force said. Police said the shooting occurred after a domestic dispute. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] Chopper 7 was … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68 | https://abc7ny.com/post/afrika-bambaataa-hip-hop-pioneer-known-song-planet-rock-dies-age-68/18863290/ | Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Dolton Fire Chief Quintin Curtis taking leave from department, officials say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/dolton-fire-department-chief-quintin-curtis-taking-leave-mayor-jason-house-says/18863425/ | DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Dolton Fire Chief Quintin Curtis is taking a leave from the department. In a letter, Mayor Jason House said there's been division in the community. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] Some Dolton Firefighters have said Curtis doesn't have … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Body camera video shows Joliet police rescue man from river, use ropes to pull him from water | https://abc7chicago.com/post/body-camera-video-shows-joliet-illinois-police-rescue-25-year-old-man-des-plaines-river-use-ropes-pull-water/18863472/ | JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Body-worn camera video shows police in Joliet jumping into action to help a man in the Des Plaines River. Police say they heard a man calling for help near Bicentennial Park around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to … |