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View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 WBEZ Pope Leo’s Vatican reviewing appeal of planned closure of Chicago-area Catholic school https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/06/04/pope-leos-vatican-reviewing-appeal-of-planned-closure-of-chicago-area-catholic-school The Vatican is considering a last-ditch appeal from a group of parents trying to prevent the closure of St. Hubert Catholic School in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. The parents are also calling on the Archdiocese of Chicago to institute a three- year moratorium on Catholic school closures and to form …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 WBEZ The Rundown: The Obama Center’s democracy lesson https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/06/04/the-rundown-the-obama-centers-democracy-lesson _Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and today could be the warmest day of the year so far. Watch out for_ [ __possible storms_ _ ][1] _tomorrow. Here’s what else you need to know today._ [ **_1\. The Obama Presidential Center delivers a lesson in democracy — and what it means to …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 NBC Local Man killed in shooting at suburban Amazon building identified by authorities https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-killed-in-shooting-at-suburban-amazon-building-identified-by-authorities/3944329/ The man killed in a shooting at a suburban Amazon building was identified by authorities hours after the incident unfolded Thursday morning. The Cook County Medical Examiner identified 27-year-old Travion R. Taylor was the man who was [ shot and killed ][13] just after 9 a.m. inside a parking garage …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 NBC Local The Northern Lights could be visible in Illinois Thursday night. What to know https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-northern-lights-could-be-visible-in-illinois-thursday-night-what-to-know/3944287/ The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as Illinois Thursday night as new maps show the latest forecast update for the projected geomagnetic storm. The Aurora forecast Thursday afternoon indicated a possible G3-level storm, which could make the Northern Lights visible in the lower Midwest. Stream NBC 5 …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 NBC Local Police in northwest suburb warn of increased foot patrols by plain-clothed officers https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-in-northwest-suburb-warn-of-increased-foot-patrols-by-plain-clothed-officers/3944361/ Police in a northwest suburb of Chicago are warning residents to expect an increase in plain-clothed officers doing foot patrols starting on Friday. Hanover Park Police and surrounding agencies will be increasing foot patrols as part of a "multijurisdictional approach to combat current crime trends that impact our communities such …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 NBC Local Roeper's Reviews for June 4: What to watch and stream this week https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/roepers-reviews-for-june-4-what-to-watch-and-stream-this-week/3944350/ With all the choices in theaters, streaming - series or movies - what should you watch and what should you skip? Richard Roeper gives his take on popular entertainment to help make those decisions. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH HERE ][2] ## …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Northwestern Medill WATCH: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its Juneteenth opening https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/a-look-inside-the-obama-center-ahead-of-its-juneteenth-opening/ **By Brock Morgan** _Medill Reports_ The Obama Presidential Center is set to become a major destination on Chicago’s South Side, blending a traditional presidential museum with community-focused spaces such as a basketball court, playground and nature trail. Officials say they expect roughly 600,000 museum visitors annually and that the center …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Fox Chicago An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/alderman-wants-chicago-become-its-own-pharmacist ![An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist][5] ![An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist][5] #### [ An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist ][6] A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago braces for large teen takeovers at Foster Beach http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-braces-large-teen-takeover-foster-beach ![Chicago braces for teen takeovers at Foster Beach][1] ![Chicago braces for teen takeovers at Foster Beach][1] #### [ Chicago braces for teen takeovers at Foster Beach ][2] Chicago police are getting ready for another big teen gathering, this time at Foster Beach. City leaders are warning residents to expect large …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Activistas no sólo quieren que se retire el nombre de César Chávez. Quieren un nuevo estilo de liderazgo https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/06/04/activistas-no-solo-quieren-que-se-retire-el-nombre-de-cesar-chavez-quieren-un-nuevo-estilo-de-liderazgo * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][33] * [ Facebook ][34] * [ Bluesky ][35] * [ Email ][36] * [ Reddit ][37] * [ Flipboard ][38] [ ![][39] ][40] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. En Back of the …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Loved ones of slain Tilden High School honor student call for justice during peace walk in Back of the Yards https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/06/04/loved-ones-of-slain-tilden-high-school-honor-student-call-for-justice-during-peace-walk-in-back-of-the-yards * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][23] * [ Facebook ][24] * [ Bluesky ][25] * [ Email ][26] * [ Reddit ][27] * [ Flipboard ][28] Mourners had a clear message Thursday morning as they conducted a peace walk for slain Tilden High School honor …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Jason Benetti mends fences with White Sox, makes first Chicago visit for NBC's 'Sunday Night Baseball' https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/06/04/jason-benetti-white-sox-chicago-nbc-sunday-night-baseball-brooks-boyer-jim-deshaies-hunter-pence-cubs-giants-anthony-rizzo-bob-costas * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] Jason Benetti didn’t leave the White Sox’ TV booth on the best of terms. But you would never know …
View Article 5:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Pope Leo’s Vatican reviewing appeal of planned closure of Chicago-area Catholic school https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/06/04/pope-leos-vatican-reviewing-appeal-of-planned-closure-of-chicago-area-catholic-school * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The Vatican is considering a last-ditch appeal from a group of parents trying to prevent the closure of St. …
View Article 5 p.m. June 4, 2026 CBS Local 2026 Race Against Gun Violence set to kick off in Grant Park https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/2026-race-against-gun-violence-grant-park-lakefront/ Hundreds of people were expected to run through Grant Park and along the Chicago lakefront on Thursday evening for the annual [ Race Against Gun Violence ][1] . The annual race is organized by [ Strides for Peace ][2] to celebrate the life- changing work of community organizations that work …
View Article 5 p.m. June 4, 2026 block-club-chicago Is One Way Out Enough? City Considers Building Code Change To Address Housing Shortage https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/04/is-one-way-out-enough-city-considers-building-code-change-to-address-housing-shortage/ CITY HALL — In a bid to make apartment construction more affordable and to increase the number of developments with higher density, some alderpeople and housing advocates are pushing the city to allow only one stairway and exit in new buildings of up to five stories. But the proposed change …
View Article 5 p.m. June 4, 2026 ABC Local Lincoln Park's R.J. Grunts shows how to make Gruntburger on Cooking up a Storm https://abc7chicago.com/post/lincoln-park-chicago-restaurant-rj-grunts-shows-how-make-gruntburger-cooking-storm/19234954/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago was [ Cooking up a Storm ][5] Thursday with R.J. Grunts. This year, the Lincoln Park location is celebrating its 55th anniversary. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][6] The restaurant is known for the creation of the salad …
View Article 5 p.m. June 4, 2026 ABC Local Plainfield high school student charged after relative stops Joliet elementary school shooting plot https://abc7chicago.com/post/plainfield-high-school-student-charged-relative-stops-joliet-grand-prairie-elementary-shooting-plot-will-sheriff/19235403/ WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Charged have now been filed after [ a relative stopped a high school student's alleged elementary school shooting plot ][2] in the south suburbs, the Will County Sheriff's Office said. _The video in the player above is from a previous report._ Investigators believe the juvenile …
View Article 5 p.m. June 4, 2026 ABC Local Grandson of mob boss John Gotti arrested in alleged domestic assault https://abc7ny.com/post/grandson-mob-boss-john-gotti-carmine-agnello-arrested-alleged-domestic-assault-long-island/19233911/ HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- Carmine Agnello, the grandson of mob boss John Gotti, was arrested for allegedly choking his girlfriend in a domestic assault in East Norwich. The 40-year-old was charged with third degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing and criminal mischief after the reported incident on Tuesday night. …
View Article 3:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 WTTW Chicago Sees Fewest May Homicides in Decades, But Shootings Remain Ahead of Last Year’s Pace https://news.wttw.com/2026/06/04/chicago-sees-fewest-may-homicides-decades-shootings-remain-ahead-last-year-s-pace Chicago in May saw fewer homicides than it had in any such month over the past two decades, but the number of shootings and shooting victims both ticked upward slightly, according to new police data. According to the Chicago Police Department, there were 36 homicides throughout last month, two fewer …
View Article 3:01 p.m. June 4, 2026 WBEZ How are you celebrating Pride in Chicago? - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/06/04/how-are-you-celebrating-pride-in-chicago Chicago Pride festivals and parades are gearing up this month – even as [ _some suburban leaders_ ][6] [ _refuse to fly the rainbow flag_ ][7] . Some companies are scaling back or [ _stopping their support_ ][8] for Pride- related events. Executives say they’re concerned about the economy – …