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| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | WTTW | Peoples Gas Customers to See Minor Credits After Settlement With AG’s Office | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/01/peoples-gas-customers-see-minor-credits-after-settlement-ag-s-office | CHICAGO — Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The benefit, if approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, will average … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | WTTW | SAFE-T Act Back in Spotlight After Killing of Chicago Police Officer | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/01/safe-t-act-back-spotlight-after-killing-chicago-police-officer | SPRINGFIELD — The SAFE-T Act is again generating controversy following the killing of a Chicago Police officer whose alleged shooter critics of the law say was only out of jail because of the state’s pretrial laws. While Republicans say the law needs to be changed to make it easier to … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | WBEZ | Ahead of May Day march, CPS students and teachers mark civic day of action | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/05/01/ahead-of-may-day-march-cps-students-and-teachers-mark-civic-day-of-action | Eleven-year-old Ricardo Juarez stepped up to the people manning each table in the park across the street from his school and asked in a confident voice: “What do you do for the community?” “I just want to listen and see how they can help us,” said Ricardo, who is a … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | NBC Local | SW suburban sheriff's office, DCFS investigating death of 2-month-old ruled a homicide | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chi-will-co-baby-homicide-investigation/3930671/ | A young child who died in the southwest suburbs Sunday night has prompted a homicide investigation, with the Will County sheriff's office and the Department of Family and Child Services all involved as detectives work to learn more. The incident unfolded about 5:53 p.m. in Plainfield, a release from the … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | NBC Local | May's ‘flower moon' marks a rare moment for not 1 but 2 reasons. What to know | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mays-flower-moon-marks-a-rare-moment-for-not-1-but-2-reasons/3930736/ | Friday's full moon, known as the "flower moon," will mark a rare moment in the skies for more than one reason. Not only is the full moon one of two for the month of May, leaving room for a "blue moon" later this month, it is also what is known … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Chronversations with Levi Libson: Comedy Night | https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/chronversations-with-levi-libson-comedy-night/ | Assistant Professor Ric Walker discusses Comedy Night and the importance of putting yourself out there #### **Transcript:** 0:07: Welcome back to Conversations. 0:09: I’m your host, Levi Libson. 0:14: There’s a famous quote, pressure makes diamonds, but for comedy, that should be that it makes punchlines. 0:20: So, what happens … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Ahead of May Day march, CPS students and teachers mark civic day of action | https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/05/01/ahead-of-may-day-march-cps-students-and-teachers-mark-civic-day-of-action | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] Eleven-year-old Ricardo Juarez stepped up to the people manning each table in the park across the street from his … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs' Nico Hoerner exits game with 'left-sided neck tightness,' per team | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/01/cubs-nico-hoerner-exits-game-with-left-sided-neck-tightness-per-team | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Not you, too, Nico Hoerner. The [ Cubs ][7] ’ best player this season exited Friday’s series opener against … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | CBS Local | Antioch police launch program to help drivers with autism during traffic stops | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/antioch-blue-envelope-program-autism-traffic-stops/ | The Antioch Police Department has launched a program designed to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism and other communication challenges. The program gives drivers a [ blue-colored envelope ][4] to store key documents — including a driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance — … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | CBS Local | Man charged after 5 loaded guns, drugs found inside Country Club Hills home | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/country-club-hills-guns-drug-arrest/ | A man was charged after loaded guns and drugs were found inside a Country Club Hills home on Tuesday. Cook County Sheriff's deputies executed a court order at a 3900 block of West 171st Street and found five loaded guns, two with switches making them fully automatic, a 50-round drum … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Capitol Fax | A few thoughts on CD4 | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/01/a-few-thoughts-on-cd4/ | * From a Tribune story on the plethora of independent candidates running against Democratic nominee Patty García in the 4th US House District, which is currently represented by Chuy García. As you’ll recall, Chuy dropped out after his chief of staff Patty quietly circulated nominating petitions during the final circulation … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Capitol Fax | IML tries outflanking Realtors on housing bill | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/01/iml-tries-outflanking-realtors-on-housing-bill/ | * The Illinois Realtors are apparently trying to get ahead of a story about a new housing proposal from the Illinois Municipal League. Press release… > At a time when Illinois families are already struggling to find affordable > housing, the taxpayer-funded Illinois Municipal League (IML) is advancing a > … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Isabel’s afternoon roundup | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-516/ | * [ Crain’s ][1] … > Sen. Bill Cunningham, the Senate’s lead negotiator on the [megaproject/Bears > bill], told Crain’s the Senate is reviewing the legislation and a list of > requests from the Bears, but he doesn’t feel pressure to hurry what should be > a “deliberative process.” […] … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Cook County Prosecutor Fights To Block Exonerated People From Clearing Their Names | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/01/cook-county-prosecutor-fights-to-block-exonerated-people-from-clearing-their-names/ | _This story is a collaboration between Injustice Watch and_ [ _Bolts_ ][1] _, a nonprofit publication that covers criminal justice and voting rights in local governments._ CHICAGO — About a decade into his prison sentence for a murder he always said he did not commit, Tyrece Williams told his mother … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act | https://abc7chicago.com/post/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-ruling-louisiana-redistricting-map-battle-efforts-other-states-intensify-before-2026-midterms/19015760/ | WASHINGTON -- A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts. Louisiana has suspended its May 16 congressional primary to allow time for lawmakers to … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Val and Ryan sit down with musicians and restauranteurs, celebrate Italian Beef Month | https://abc7chicago.com/post/val-ryan-sit-down-musicians-taylor-bennett-elmiene-celebrate-italian-beef-month-lou-malnatis/19015840/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- April showers bring Taylor Bennett into the "Windy City Weekend" studio! The Chicago-based rapper sits alongside Val Warner and Ryan Chaiverini to discuss his brand-new album, "Time After Youth," dropping Friday, May 8. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][11] Bennett … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Speaking with the stars at the TCM Classic Film Festival as iconic films hit major milestones | https://abc7.com/post/tcm-classic-film-festival-returns-star-reunions-major-milestone-anniversaries/19016043/ | LOS ANGELES -- Reunions, anniversaries and a love of classic cinema are lighting up Hollywood as the TCM Classic Film Festival returns for another year. The festival, hosted by Turner Classic Movies, brings together film lovers and industry veterans for screenings, special presentations and conversations that honor Hollywood's legacy on … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Make-A-Wish and Disney are making Broadway dreams come true | https://abc7.com/videoClip/aladdin-on-broadway-disney-make-a-wish-theater/19015933/ | NEW YORK -- This particular showing of "Aladdin" on Broadway would seem like business as usual to most audience-goers. To teens Jillian Heath and Adonis Reed, however, this performance would signify their Broadway debuts, and, with the help of Make-A-Wish and Disney, their wishes come true! "I chose this wish … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems | https://abc7.com/post/pentagon-reaches-deals-7-tech-companies-allowing-us-military-use-ai-help-fight-wars/19016125/ | NEW YORK -- The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars. Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will … |
| View Article | 3 p.m. | May 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Big Bear eaglets officially have names: Sandy and Luna | https://abc7.com/post/big-bear-eaglets-officially-have-names-sandy-luna/19015284/ | BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) -- The two eaglets of beloved Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have officially been named. The chicks will be called Luna and Sandy, which is a nod to Sandy Steers, the former executive director of nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley who helped … |