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| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | After a rash of burglaries at South Side establishments, Black business owners are wondering: ‘Why us?” - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/14/after-a-rash-of-burglaries-at-south-side-establishments-black-business-owners-are-wondering-why-us | Since the summer, multiple businesses along the 47th Street and 75th Street business corridors have been burgled, including several restaurants, barber and beauty salons, an art gallery and a florist. As many as eight were hit earlier this month. Recently, business owners met with local alderpeople and police to figure … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: A proposed Chicago-area healthcare merger | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/10/14/the-rundown-a-proposed-chicago-area-healthcare-merger | _Good afternoon! My colleagues will join Chicago Public Schools students to grill school board president candidates at 8 p.m. tonight. Tune in on 91.5 FM or_ [ __YouTube_ _ ][14] _. Here’s what else you need to know today._ [ **_1\. Endeavor Health and Rush proposed a merged healthcare system_ … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | Malcolm Gladwell on how ‘dishonest’ conversations keep America from getting to the root of gun violence - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/14/malcolm-gladwell-on-how-dishonest-conversations-keep-america-from-getting-to-the-root-of-gun-violence | Best-selling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins _In the Loop_ to talk about his new book about the phenomenon of gun violence in the US. In _The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic,_ the Canadian author and academic takes a deep dive into America’s history with firearms … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago Sinfonietta sets dates for 2027 MLK tribute, but season is still paused | https://www.wbez.org/culture-the-arts/classical/2026/10/14/chicago-sinfonietta-mlk-concert-2027-pause-financial-challenge-classical-music | The Chicago Sinfonietta will return in January with two MLK tribute concerts, performing work by Chicago-based composer [ Jessie Montgomery ][8] , following a [ pause in programming ][9] due to financial challenges. “Soul Force: Annual Dr. King Celebration & Benefit,” [ announced on Wednesday ][10] , will take place … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | Public gets first peek at Metra's future battery-powered trains, a North American first | https://www.wbez.org/transportation/2026/10/14/metra-battery-powered-train-stadler-lasalle-station | Stepping on a Metra train can sometimes feel like stepping back in time. The commuter railroad keeps an aging fleet. Its train cars are 32 years old, on average. Its oldest train car was built in 1953. The feeling was different Wednesday when some Metra commuters got a sneak peek … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | WBEZ | What needs to happen to improve public education? - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/10/14/what-needs-to-happen-to-improve-public-education | There are an array of issues impacting Chicago Public Schools from a $730 million deficit to underenrolled schools. The question of the day: How do you want to improve public education in Chicago, in Illinois and even across the country? _Say More_ opens the lines to hear from listeners about … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | FBI investigating armored truck robbery in suburban Cicero | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/fbi-investigating-armored-truck-robbery-in-suburban-cicero/4002527/ | The FBI is joining the investigation after an armored truck robbery in suburban Cicero Wednesday. According to Cicero police, officers were called to a bank in the 4800 block of West Cermak Road at approximately 12:20 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | Charges filed after assisted living resident allegedly stabbed another | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/attempted-murder-charges-filed-after-assisted-living-resident-allegedly-stabbed-another/4002542/ | A resident of a suburban Park Ridge assisted living facility is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly stabbed another resident. According to Park Ridge police, officers were called to Summit of Uptown Assisted Living at approximately 5:33 p.m. for reports of an altercation involving two residents of the facility. … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | Friend who said she witnessed reported assault near U of C recounts what she saw | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/friend-who-said-she-witnessed-reported-assault-near-u-of-c-recounts-what-she-saw/4002537/ | A woman who reported interrupting the sexual assault of her friend at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago told NBC 5 what she saw the night of the "alarming" incident. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous for fear for her safety and the alleged victim's safety, said … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | Motorcycle crash causes massive delays on Kennedy Expressway | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/motorcycle-crash-causes-massive-delays-on-kennedy-expressway/4002578/ | Multiple lanes of the Kennedy Expressway were closed during the afternoon rush hour after a motorcycle crash. According to Illinois State Police, troopers were called to the area near the Ohio feeder ramp on the Kennedy Expressway just before 3 p.m. for reports of a motorcycle crash. Stream NBC 5 … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | 6 dead, including child, after Wisconsin plane crash | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/6-dead-including-child-after-wisconsin-plane-crash/4002586/ | Six people, including one child, died Tuesday night in a plane crash in Wisconsin after the pilot reported that ice was building up on the wings as he flew through a thunderstorm, according to authorities. The six-seat, single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie when it crashed shortly before … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Fox Chicago | How far does a paycheck go in Chicago? | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/how-far-does-paycheck-go-midwest-cities | ![][4] article Don and Gail Smith talk about their water bill at their home in the Windmill Creek Reserve neighborhood of Aurora, CO, Thursday, March 03, 2011. The Smith's say their most recent water bill was $176.41 for the month. (Craig F. Walker/ The Denver Post Expand #### The Brief … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Brink's armored car courier robbed by armed suspects in Cicero, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/brinks-armored-car-courier-robbed-armed-suspects-cicero-police-say | #### The Brief * * A Brink's armored car courier was robbed by multiple armed suspects Wednesday afternoon in the 4800 block of West Cermak Road in Cicero. * No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. * Cicero police and the FBI are investigating; authorities have not released … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | How Blackhawks rookie Roman Kantserov is quickly establishing goal-scoring identity | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/10/14/blackhawks-roman-kantserov-nhl-identity-patrick-kane-connor-bedard | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][45] * [ Facebook ][46] * [ Bluesky ][47] * [ Email ][48] * [ Reddit ][49] * [ Flipboard ][50] In some ways, [ Blackhawks ][51] forward Roman Kantserov is clearly a rookie. The 22-year-old Russian is still amazed … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sintonízate al foro de los candidatos a presidente de la junta escolar de CPS | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/10/14/sintonizate-al-foro-de-los-candidatos-a-presidente-de-la-junta-escolar-de-cps | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][32] * [ Facebook ][33] * [ Bluesky ][34] * [ Email ][35] * [ Reddit ][36] * [ Flipboard ][37] [ ![][38] ][39] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Los candidatos que compiten … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | White Sox expect to retain manager Will Venable's coaching staff for 2027 season | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/10/14/white-sox-expect-to-retain-will-venables-coaching-staff-for-2027-season-derek-shomon-zach-bove | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][22] * [ Facebook ][23] * [ Bluesky ][24] * [ Email ][25] * [ Reddit ][26] * [ Flipboard ][27] [ _Despite a strikeout-filled finish_ ][28] to a five-game American League Division Series loss to the Guardians that he … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Public gets first peek at Metra's future battery-powered trains, a North American first | https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/10/14/metra-battery-powered-train-stadler-lasalle-station | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] Stepping on a Metra train can sometimes feel like stepping back in time. The commuter railroad keeps an aging … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Judge tosses suit seeking to force Giannoulias, Quigley, Pappas to choose between re-election or mayoral bid | https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/10/14/william-quinlan-lawsuit-giannoulias-quigley-pappas-mayoral-ballot-challenge | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Mayoral challenger [ William J. Quinlan ][7] suffered a setback Wednesday in his attempt to shrink the field for … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | CBS Local | Climate change pushed Earth to its limits in 2026 as certain "vital signs" reach record extremes, report says | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/climate-change-earth-limits-2026-research/ | Climate change pushed the Earth's environmental system to, and perhaps beyond, its limits in 2026, as several of its "vital signs" reached record extremes, researchers said in [ a new report ][17] on the state of the global climate. Of the 16 climate markers that researchers consider integral measures of … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | October 14, 2026 | CBS Local | Amazon Prime Air drones now making deliveries in south suburbs, causing mixed reactions from residents | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/amazon-prime-air-drones-south-suburbs/ | Amazon drones are now delivering packages in Chicago's south suburbs. People who've seen them are expressing mixed reactions. [ Amazon Prime Air ][10] drones are officially delivering packages across the south suburbs to neighborhoods within their reach from the Amazon fulfillment center in Markham. Each one is said to be … |