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| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Air quality alert in effect across Chicago area as second wave of smoke hits | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/air-quality-alert-in-effect-across-chicago-area-as-second-wave-of-smoke-hits/3963377/ | An air quality alert will remain in effect across much of the Chicago area through the end of the weekend as a second round of wildfire smoke is expected to roll in late Saturday. [ Saturday provided a brief reprieve ][12] from the back-to-back days of [ smoky conditions ][13] … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pitching-strapped-cubs-acquire-rhp-aaron-civale-from-the-athletics-for-a-minor-leaguer/3963400/ | The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett following their [ 6-2 win over Minnesota ][9] on Saturday. This will be the 31-year-old Civale's second tour with pitching-depleted Chicago after splitting the 2025 season between the Brewers, White Sox … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago man recovering from diarrhea-causing parasite said it sent him to ER | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-man-recovering-from-diarrhea-causing-parasite-said-it-sent-him-to-er/3963405/ | Nearly 7,000 people have gotten sick from [ cyclosporiasis ][3] across 34 states since May, according to the CDC, including a Chicago man who said the stomach bug sent him to the emergency room. For the past week, Alonso Zaragoza from Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood said he’s been trying to … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals | https://www.nbcchicago.com/local-2/kylian-mbappe-passes-lionel-messi-for-career-world-cup-scoring-record-with-22-goals/3963416/ | Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup on Saturday. He would have preferred a different outcome. The France star moved past Argentina's Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match. Stream NBC 5 … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Matthew Boyd, Nico Hoerner strut their stuff in Cubs' win over Twins | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/07/18/matthew-boyd-nico-hoerner-chicago-cubs-twins-michael-busch-anthony-rizzo | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] For different reasons, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd and second baseman Nico Hoerner did not have the first halves of … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Mount Carmel linebacker Roman Igwebuike says everything about Notre Dame ‘felt right’ on official visit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-sports/2026/07/18/mount-carmel-linebacker-roman-igwebuike-says-everything-about-notre-dame-felt-right-on-official-visit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][13] * [ Facebook ][14] * [ Bluesky ][15] * [ Email ][16] * [ Reddit ][17] * [ Flipboard ][18] There hasn’t been much of a Catholic League-to-South Bend pipeline in recent years, but that might be changing. Notre … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | More than just house, Silver Room Block Party returns to showcase Black art: 'It was always about community' | https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/07/18/silver-room-block-party-returns-showcase-diversity-black-art-salt-shed-house-music-big-daddy-kane | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Silver Room Sound System Block Party ][7] made its official return on Saturday, demonstrating a wide range … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | Iran War Updates: U.S. launches 8th night of strikes on Iran after Iranian attack kills 2 U.S. soldiers in Jordan | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/live-updates/iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-attacks-persian-gulf/ | ## What to know about the Iran war today: * The U.S. has launched an eighth straight night of strikes on Iran at the direction of President Trump, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday night. * It comes after two U.S. service members were killed when Iran attacked a military base … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service says | https://abc7.com/post/social-media-influencers-andrew-tristan-tate-arrested-miami-us-marshals-service-says/19535216/ | Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate -- whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world's most polarizing internet personalities -- were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers were taken into … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Quick Tip: Job scams exploding | https://abc7chicago.com/post/team-quick-tip-job-scams-exploding/19535226/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Looking for a job? The Better Business Bureau says scammers are working overtime. A recent BBB study found reports of employment scams doubled in 2025. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] One of the fastest-growing schemes is a so-called "task" … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/chicago-blackhawks-star-connor-bedard-agrees-to-a-75-million-five-year-contract/3963365/ | Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team. The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the move on Saturday. There is a full no- movement clause in the final year of the deal. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cubs-beat-the-twins-6-2/ | Nico Hoerner had four hits to tie a career high, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits and one run in six sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday. Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicagoans, visitors enjoy clear weather before wildfire smoke returns Saturday night | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/wildfire-smoke-returns-to-chicago-area-saturday-night/ | A second round of wildfire smoke is set to arrive in the Chicago area Saturday night. People made the most of the afternoon before the masks are back on. The next wave of smoke comes just after the Chicago area avoided the risk of severe storms during the afternoon and … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/connor-bedard-new-contract/ | Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team. The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the move on Saturday. There is a full no- movement clause in the final year of the deal. Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | Kylee Miller | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/personality/kylee-miller/ | ![kyleemiller-pick-coloradjust-caf.jpg ][1] Kylee Miller CBS Detroit Meteorologist Kylee Miller is designated as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and a Certified Digital Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society. She also received the National Weather Association's seal of approval. Growing up in Michigan, Kylee attended Early College Alliance at Eastern Michigan University for … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to $75 million, 5-year contract | https://abc7chicago.com/post/nhl-news-chicago-blackhawks-star-connor-bedard-agrees-5-year-75-million-extension-deal/19534586/ | CHICAGO -- Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team. The rebuilding Blackhawks announced the deal on Saturday. Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had been a restricted free agent. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers | https://abc7chicago.com/post/mlb-news-former-chicago-cubs-player-anthony-rizzo-snares-michael-buschs-home-run-ball-wrigley-field-bleachers/19534783/ | CHICAGO -- The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch's first inning solo homer in a 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field's right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Bellwood police officer charged, accused of sharing information with suspect, prosecutors say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/bellwood-police-officer-michael-davis-charged-accused-sharing-information-suspect-cook-county-prosecutors-say/19534486/ | BELLWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A west suburban police officer has been charged with official misconduct, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced Saturday. Prosecutors say Bellwood Police Officer Michael Davis shared confidential law enforcement information with an acquaintance who is a suspect in an attempted traffic stop. ### [ ABC7 … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination | https://abc11.com/post/iceberg-lettuce-recalled-27-states-due-potential-cyclospora-contamination/19533708/ | Produce supplier Taylor Farms is [ recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states ][1] because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. The company said it's "actively removing" the products, has suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico to … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Kristin Cavallari throws first pitch at Cubs game to launch collab with Pete Crow-Armstrong | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kristin-cavallari-throws-first-pitch-at-cubs-game-to-launch-necklace-collab-with-pete-crow-armstrong/3963349/ | Kristin Cavallari threw the first pitch at two Chicago Cubs games this week to mark the launch of her business's necklace collaboration with Pete Crow- Armstrong. Known best for her roles in MTV reality shows "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills," Cavallari later founded the brand Uncommon James that sells clothing, … |