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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | WTTW | Report Finds ‘Pattern and Practice’ of Sexual Harassment by Ex-Rep. Harry Benton | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/31/report-finds-pattern-and-practice-sexual-harassment-ex-rep-harry-benton | **Article Summary** * A newly released report shows resigned Rep. Harry Benton engaged in a “pattern and practice of inappropriate sexual conduct” dating back to 2023 when he was first seated to the House. * House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says the report “reaffirms” his office’s handling of the case, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Like angels': Neighbors help neighbors impacted by tornado in suburban Lansing | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/like-angels-neighbors-help-neighbors-impacted-by-tornado-in-suburban-lansing/3968971/ | Neighbors are helping neighbors in south suburban Lansing just days after being hit by an EF1 tornado. They went door to door providing food and comfort for those affected by Monday’s tornado. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][8] WATCH HERE ][9] Jennifer White became … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | NBC Local | NW Indiana woman charged after allegedly killing father, removing his heart | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nw-indiana-woman-charged-after-allegedly-killing-father-removing-his-heart/3968979/ | A northwest Indiana woman accused of killing her father and cutting his heart out pleaded not guilty to a murder charge, the Chicago Tribune [ reported. ][4] Serena Dolnics was charged by prosecutors with fatally stabbing her father, Gregory Dolnics, on July 26 at his home in Morgan Township, outside … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | NBC Local | Lil Uzi Vert cancels Lollapalooza set as rain triggers event cancellations | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lil-uzi-vert-cancels-lollapalooza-set-as-rain-triggers-event-cancellations/3968952/ | The Chicago area is expected to experience [ stormy weather conditions ][1] for the remainder of Friday, and the weather is already impacting some local events, including a major act planned at Lollapalooza. “Rain and plenty of it,” NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Pete Sack said, referring to the forecast. … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Men detained in Nancy Guthrie investigation seek millions from sheriff's office | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/men-detained-nancy-guthrie-investigation-seek-millions-from-sheriffs-office | ![Full interview: Sheriff Nanos defends Nancy Guthrie investigation][17] ![Full interview: Sheriff Nanos defends Nancy Guthrie investigation][17] #### [ Full interview: Sheriff Nanos defends Nancy Guthrie investigation ][18] Six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, the search for answers has turned into a fierce debate over the … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-ag-sues-merrillville-claims-town-officials-illegally-blocked-ice-detention-facility | ![Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility][11] ![Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility][11] #### [ Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility ][12] The Attorney General in Indiana is taking the Merrillville Town Council … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Rare Louis Vuitton bag stolen at Chicago's Randolph Street Market 'within seconds,' vendor says | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rare-louis-vuitton-bag-stolen-at-chicagos-randolph-street-market-within-seconds-vendor-says | ![Rare Louis Vuitton bag stolen at Chicago's Randolph Street Market 'within seconds,' vendor says][6] ![Rare Louis Vuitton bag stolen at Chicago's Randolph Street Market 'within seconds,' vendor says][6] #### [ Rare Louis Vuitton bag stolen at Chicago's Randolph Street Market 'within seconds,' vendor says ][7] What started as another weekend … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Prosecutors request dismissal of Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympian due to installation flaws | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/prosecutors-ask-court-dismiss-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges-against-olympian-due-installation-flaws | ![][1] article WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 09: Former olympian David Hearn stands with his attorney Norman Eisen as he speaks to reporters and protestors gathered after his arrangement at Moultrie Courthouse on July 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Expand #### The Brief * * Federal prosecutors … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Watchdog's report on Benton raises more questions about Speaker Welch's handling of sexual harassment | https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/07/31/harry-benton-report-legislative-inspector-general-speaker-chris-welch-sexual-harassment | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][22] * [ Facebook ][23] * [ Bluesky ][24] * [ Email ][25] * [ Reddit ][26] * [ Flipboard ][27] It only takes “a cursory reading” of a woman’s 2023 complaint about Harry Benton “to see a very early … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 2 hurt in West Garfield Park shooting | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/31/west-garfield-park-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][14] * [ Facebook ][15] * [ Bluesky ][16] * [ Email ][17] * [ Reddit ][18] * [ Flipboard ][19] Two men were wounded, one of them critically, in a shooting Friday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, Chicago … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sky could lose forward Chloe Bibby to the Lynx | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/07/31/sky-could-lose-forward-chloe-bibby-to-the-lynx | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Sky ][7] suddenly have a hole in their frontcourt — and now they might lose one of … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | CBS Local | Northbrook residents fight plan to replace Meadow Plaza Shopping Center with condos | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/northbrook-residents-fight-plan-to-replace-meadow-plaza-shopping-center-with-condos/ | A proposal that could dramatically change the heart of downtown Northbrook faces growing opposition from some neighbors and business owners. A plan for Meadow Plaza, one of the North Shore's oldest shopping centers, would replace it with condominiums and less commercial space. For generations, Meadow Plaza has been more than … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | CBS Local | From a garage in 2009 to Lawndale Plaza: Boxing Out Negativity opens its largest home yet | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/boxing-out-negativity-lawndale-plaza-opening/ | The sound of gloves hitting the bag is filling a new space in North Lawndale, as the organization [ Boxing Out Negativity ][23] prepares to open the doors of its new home at Lawndale Plaza. Billed as a safe haven for young people to build confidence, discipline and a future, … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | CBS Local | Rain soaks day 2 of Lollapalooza, but fans show up anyway — and evacuation shelter sites are ready | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lollapalooza-rain-evacuation-shelters-grant-park/ | Rain is making for a messy day two at [ Lollapalooza ][15] , and it could get even worse. The rain started falling a few hours into the day at Grant Park, but it wasn't enough to keep music fans away from their favorite performers. Whether festivalgoers came prepared with … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | CBS Local | New green infrastructure push brings solar panels, public EV charging station to South Side of Chicago | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/green-infrastructure-solar-panels-electric-vehicle-charging-south-side-chicago/ | A clean energy initiative on the South Side of Chicago is increasing access to solar energy and electric vehicle charging stations, and community members say it's making a difference. A place to sit and charge your phone or computer in the middle of one South Side community center is one … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | CBS Local | U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/us-israel-iran-war-energy-related-targets-trump/ | _Washington_ — The United States and Israel are planning what would be one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date against energy infrastructure [ targets in Iran ][1] , multiple sources told CBS News, with strikes possible throughout the weekend. There was some discussion about trying to conclude by the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | ABC Local | City launches Operation Clean in Back of the Yards weeks after woman found dead in trash bin | https://abc7chicago.com/post/body-found-garbage-can-operation-clean-begins-back-yards-chicago-zenobia-weatherspoon-54th-union/19607921/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three weeks after the body of a woman was discovered in a trash bin in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, city agencies coordinated a large-scale cleanup effort in the area as part of Operation Clean. The Chicago Police Department joined several city departments Friday in the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | ABC Local | Report details explosive sexual harassment findings against former Illinois lawmaker Harry Benton | https://abc7chicago.com/post/sexual-harassment-findings-ex-illinois-state-rep-harry-benton-emanuel-chris-welchs-handling-complaints-revealed/19608343/ | SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- A newly released legislative ethics report outlines extensive allegations of sexual harassment by former Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, describing what investigators called a "pattern and practice" of misconduct involving three women over a two-year period. The report, issued by the legislative inspector general, says Benton, … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | ABC Local | Randy Travis travels to Chicago, fulfills woman's wish to meet him as she fights cancer | https://abc7chicago.com/post/randy-travis-travels-chicago-fulfills-womans-wish-meet-city-hope-cancer-hospital/19607480/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A country music star made a trip to Chicago to fulfill a fan's wish to meet him. The patient is fighting cancer. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][8] City of Hope Chicago said they reached out to Travis and his … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 31, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago Bears fans turn out for first public practice at Halas Hall | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-fans-turn-first-public-football-practice-halas-hall-lake-forest-ahead-2026-nfl-season/19608655/ | LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- Fans eager for the start of football season gathered at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears' first practice open to the public, celebrating the return of football and looking ahead to the fall. While baseball season continues with the Cubs and White Sox still pursuing … |