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View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 WBEZ Ownership of West Suburban, Weiss hospitals would change in potential settlement https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/08/04/ownership-change-west-suburban-weiss-potential-settlement Lawyers for one of the owners of West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital are pushing to sell the hospitals for $1 to Insight Health Systems and demote the other owner and CEO into a temporary consulting position. That change in ownership is a part of a potential settlement …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 WBEZ ‘More to learn’ on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says https://www.wbez.org/springfield/2026/08/04/pritzker-welch-benton-harassment Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal has revealed “holes in the system,” according to Gov. JB Pritzker — but not necessarily any missteps by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in responding to allegations of misconduct by a now-disgraced ex-state representative. At least not yet, Pritzker said Tuesday, asserting “there is …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 WBEZ The Rundown: A comedic take on Chicago’s municipal code https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/08/04/the-rundown-a-comedic-take-on-chicagos-municipal-code _Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, and_ [ __these aerial photos_ _ ][1] _show what Grant Park looks like after this year’s Lollapalooza. (Spoiler: Doesn’t look like a lot of grass survived this year.) Here’s what else you need to know today._ [ **_1\. A Chicago comic with da accent turns the …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Darnell Wright signs massive contract with Bears, reports say https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/darnell-wright-signs-massive-contract-with-bears-reports-say/3970537/ Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright is cashing in on a strong 2025 season with a massive new contract, multiple reports say. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Wright is signing a four-year extension with the Bears that comes with $93 million in guaranteed money, the …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Missing Evanston man found dead in Des Plaines River identified by authorities https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/missing-evanston-man-found-dead-in-des-plaines-river-identified-by-authorities/3970549/ The man who was found dead in the Des Plaines River on Friday after he went missing from his Evanston home in late July was identified as 30-year-old Julian Newman, authorities said on Tuesday. [ Newman's body was found ][19] around 7:30 p.m. on Friday along the shoreline of Des …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Driver charged with murder, kidnapping in Dan Ryan wrong-way crash https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/driver-charged-with-murder-kidnapping-in-dan-ryan-wrong-way-crash/3970552/ A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in a fatal wrong-way crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. According to Illinois State Police, Juan Ruiz Huerta was behind the wheel of a vehicle traveling the wrong direction on the [ Dan Ryan Expressway during rush …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Suspected child predator arrested at Walmart after sting operation led by YouTubers https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-accused-of-meeting-underage-girl-arrested-during-undercover-operation-led-by-private-citizens/3970566/ A call for a disturbance at a suburban Walmart last week ended with a man arrested and accused of meeting up with an underage girl for sex. Police said a group of private citizens was behind the undercover operation in New Lenox but warned others against taking matters into your …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Calls to poison centers skyrocket amid rise in use of GLP-1 drugs, experts warn https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/calls-to-poison-centers-skyrocket-amid-rise-in-use-of-glp-1-drugs/3970572/ There is an alarming increase in the misuse of GLP-1 drugs as people look to cut costs or avoid the doctor's office, experts are warning. While prescriptions for GLP-1's, and the usage of the drugs, continues to rise, that search for alternatives has led some to the secondary online market, …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Ragweed season is coming, but doing this now will lessen symptoms: Expert https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ragweed-season-starts-soon-and-a-chicago-allergist-says-doing-this-now-will-lessen-symptoms/3970581/ Allergists are sounding the alarm that a new season could soon be underway, but there are ways to help lessen its impacts. Ragweed season typically starts in mid-August and peaks in mid-September before culminating with the first hard freeze of the winter, and the allergy is the bane of many …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 NBC Local Shelter-in-place issued for part of southwest suburb amid police investigation https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/shelter-in-place-issued-for-part-of-southwest-suburb-amid-police-investigation/3970599/ A shelter-in-place order was issued for part of a southwest suburb on Tuesday as several police agencies investigated in the area, authorities said. Around 3 p.m., Will County Sheriff's officers responded to the 13200 block of Maverick Trail in Homer Glen to assist several police agencies with a person who …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Missing Evanston man found dead in Des Plaines River, coroner says http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/missing-evanston-man-found-dead-in-des-plaines-river-coroner-says #### The Brief * * A missing 30-year-old Evanston man, Julian Newman, was found dead Friday evening along the Des Plaines River after a two-day search near Lake Minear in Libertyville. * The Lake County Coroner's Office said an autopsy determined Newman's death was consistent with drowning. * Authorities have …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times National Trust grant provides preservation hope for modernist East Chicago church https://chicago.suntimes.com/architecture-design/2026/08/04/national-trust-grant-preservation-modernist-east-chicago-church * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][81] * [ Facebook ][82] * [ Bluesky ][83] * [ Email ][84] * [ Reddit ][85] * [ Flipboard ][86] A modernist East Chicago, Indiana, church that mixes architectural Neo- Expressionism with 1970s futurism has been awarded a $150,000 …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Wrong-way Dan Ryan driver was trying to 'scare' woman pleading for her life, prosecutors say https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/04/wrong-way-dan-ryan-driver-was-trying-to-scare-woman-pleading-for-her-life-prosecutors-say * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][72] * [ Facebook ][73] * [ Bluesky ][74] * [ Email ][75] * [ Reddit ][76] * [ Flipboard ][77] An Aurora man remains in custody Tuesday a day after prosecutors allege he drove the wrong way on the …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Illinois State trooper accused of drugging, sexually assaulting bartender at bar he frequented in Tinley Park https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/04/illinois-state-trooper-sex-assault-tinley-park * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][63] * [ Facebook ][64] * [ Bluesky ][65] * [ Email ][66] * [ Reddit ][67] * [ Flipboard ][68] An Illinois State Police trooper charged with sexual assault allegedly drugged and assaulted a bartender last year in suburban …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Darnell Wright's record-setting contract rewards Bears tackle — and his GM https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/04/bears-training-camp-darnell-wright-contract-extension-four-year-million-right-tackle-ryan-poles-nfl * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][45] * [ Facebook ][46] * [ Bluesky ][47] * [ Email ][48] * [ Reddit ][49] * [ Flipboard ][50] General manager Ryan Poles’ first-ever first-round pick is not only a keeper, but a record-breaker. The [ Bears ][51] …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Ownership of West Suburban, Weiss hospitals would change in potential settlement https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2026/08/04/ownership-change-west-suburban-weiss-potential-settlement * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][35] * [ Facebook ][36] * [ Bluesky ][37] * [ Email ][38] * [ Reddit ][39] * [ Flipboard ][40] Lawyers for one of the owners of West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital are pushing to sell …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Estado de Indiana demanda a poblado por oponerse a posible centro de detención de ICE https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/08/04/estado-de-indiana-demanda-a-poblado-por-oponerse-a-posible-centro-de-detencion-de-ice * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] [ ![][25] ][26] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El fiscal general de …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago foundation doubles down on Black-led organizations amid DEI rollbacks https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/04/chicago-foundation-grand-victoria-amara-black-led-organizations-dei-rollbacks * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] While the Trump administration has ignited diversity, equity and inclusion policy rollbacks across corporations, philanthropic foundations and higher education …
View Article 5:01 p.m. August 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago high school students can learn about AI at free, 3-day bootcamp this fall https://chicago.suntimes.com/technology/2026/08/04/artificial-intelligence-ai-free-boot-camp-mark-cuban-foundation-chicago-high-school-students * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A free three-day AI bootcamp for high school students held in cities around the country since 2019 is expanding …
View Article 5 p.m. August 4, 2026 CBS Local 3 people injured in crash near Woodstock, Illinois https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/3-people-injured-in-crash-near-woodstock-illinois/ Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Woodstock, Illinois, this week. The McHenry County Sheriff's office said at 3 p.m. Monday, its deputies were called along with the Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire Protection District and the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District for a crash with injuries at U.S. Route 14 …