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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | WTTW | ‘It Was His Calling’: Mourners Gather to Say Goodbye at Funeral for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/08/it-was-his-calling-mourners-gather-say-goodbye-funeral-chicago-police-officer-john | Chicago police Commander Alison Christian, who spent years working with Officer John Bartholomew in the city’s 24th District, reflected Friday on the “passion he felt for life” and the way he was able to make people feel appreciated on the job. “He would go into jobs and he would worry … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | WBEZ | Illinois Treasurer Frerichs answers your money questions - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/05/08/illinois-treasurer-frerichs-answers-your-money-questions | The Illinois Treasurer’s office is responsible for much more than you might realize. The office oversees the state’s college savings program, offers free financial literacy programs, and manages the state’s investments. How else can this office help _you_ with your financial needs? We invited Treasurer Michael Frerichs on the show … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | WBEZ | WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 8, 2026: Mayor Johnson heads to Springfield, Obama Center tix go on sale - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/05/08/wbezs-weekly-news-recap-may-8-2026-mayor-johnson-heads-to-springfield-obama-center-tix-go-on-sale | Illinois State Police [ _open an investigation_ ][1] into the ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González. Mayor Johnson goes on the offense against the [ _Bears in Springfield_ ][2] . Tickets for the opening of the Obama Center [ _go on sale_ ][3] . _In the Loop_ breaks down those … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | South Side Weekly | ‘This Place Changed My Life’: How Community Programs Break Down Barriers to Help Young People Start Careers | https://southsideweekly.com/community-programs-break-down-barriers-to-help-young-people/ | _This article was published by_ [ _City Bureau_ ][6] _, a nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local news. Support City Bureau’s Civic Reporting fellowship by_ [ _becoming a recurring donor_ ][7] _._ S ir Jayden Addison has been involved with Crushers Club since he was 9. The South Side community organization, … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | South Side Weekly | Young Chicagoans Are Creating Their Own Community Spaces | https://southsideweekly.com/young-chicagoans-are-creating-their-own-community-spaces/ | _This article was published by_ [ _City Bureau_ ][1] _, a nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local news. Support City Bureau’s Civic Reporting fellowship by_ [ _becoming a recurring donor_ ][2] _._ J aqueza Thomas has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. At 15, he spent his high school days launching a … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Bonded chihuahua mix and German shepherd found on Chicago streets get new home | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bonded-chihuahua-mix-and-german-shepherd-found-surviving-on-chicago-streets-find-new-family-together/3933482/ | A bonded chihuahua mix and German shepherd whose [ unexpected relationship went viral ][5] at a Chicago shelter appear to be heading to their forever home -- together, of course. "Not long ago, they were found near a Chicago rail line with only each other to lean on. Now, their … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Man charged with first degree murder in strangulation of Schaumburg woman | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-strangulation-of-schaumburg-woman/3933497/ | More details are being released after suburban woman who worked at a popular med spa was found strangled to death inside her home, with a man she knew charged with first degree murder and previous reports of domestic abuse coming to light. Kevin D. Motykie, of Schaumburg, was charged with … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Northwestern Medill | WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 5 | https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/watch-chicago-this-week-season-6-episode-5/ | **By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye** _ Medill Reports _ In the fifth episode of “Chicago This Week,” we feature a newly formed organization that encourages Chicagoans to write to their representatives using postcards, aiming to make protest more accessible. Plus, May Day demonstrations across the city saw thousands of … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mark-hamill-deletes-image-trump-deceased-apologized | ![][15] article FILE-Mark Hamill attends the Premiere of Orion Pictures and United Artists Releasing's "Child's Play" at ArcLight Hollywood on June 19, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President [ _Donald Trump_ ][16] as deceased and posted a … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | $1M Illinois Lottery winner in Chicago still hasn't claimed their prize | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lottery-ticket-winner-chicago | #### The Brief * * A $1 million winning Lotto ticket was sold ahead of Thursday's drawing. * The ticket matched all six numbers in the Lotto Million 1 drawing. * The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. **CHICAGO** \- A winning [ Illinois Lottery … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Rosalie Winter: Missing Countryside woman may be in danger, alert issued | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rosalie-winter-missing-countryside-woman-may-be-in-danger-alert-issued | #### The Brief * * A 69-year-old Countryside woman, Rosalie Winter, was reported missing early Friday, prompting an endangered missing person alert. * She was last seen about 5 a.m. near 61st Street and Meadows Drive and is described as 5-foot-4 with white hair, wearing a light blue coat, gray … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Indiana man gets 117 years for murder, attempted murder in June 2023 shooting | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-man-gets-117-years-murder-attempted-murder-june-2023-shooting | #### The Brief * * An Indiana man, Dejuan Boyd McIntyre, was sentenced to 117 years in prison for murder and attempted murder in a June 2023 Merrillville shooting. * One victim, Ashley Bitikofer, was killed, while another, Michael Lehman, survived multiple gunshot wounds. * The sentence includes 65 years … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | House mural is tribute to slain grandson in Auburn Gresham | https://chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2026/05/08/chicago-murals-auburn-gresham-denardo-deuce-buford-jr | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][40] * [ Facebook ][41] * [ Bluesky ][42] * [ Email ][43] * [ Reddit ][44] * [ Flipboard ][45] Faybe Norman’s street is lined with well-kept bungalows and manicured yards, and her extended family lives in homes within … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Jueza desestima cargos de conspiración contra los manifestantes restantes contra ICE de los ‘Broadview Six’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/05/08/jueza-desestima-cargos-de-conspiracion-contra-los-manifestantes-restantes-contra-ice-de-los-broadview-six | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] [ ![][32] ][33] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un juez federal desestimó … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Notre Dame football fans in Vegas have some tough decisions to make | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/05/08/notre-dame-football-fans-in-vegas-have-some-tough-decisions-make-murray-freeman-irish-sportsbooks | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] LAS VEGAS — The last time Notre Dame won a national football title, in January 1989, Tim Murray was … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Review: Raven Theatre’s staging of ‘Octet’ hits some, but not all, of the high notes | https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2026/05/08/review-raven-theatre-octet | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] A cappella, as a musical form, draws a lot of mockery from those who aren’t true believers. Its doom-doom-doom … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | NFL, officiating union agree to 7-year contract | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/05/08/nfl-referees-association-officiating-union-agree-to-7-year-contract-collective-bargaining-deal | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The NFL and its officiating union agreed on a seven-year collective bargaining agreement Friday, eliminating the threat of the … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson carried west-side blues around the world | https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/luther-guitar-junior-johnson-blues-muddy-waters-magic-sam/ | ![A black-and-white hand-drawn portrait of blues guitarist Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, embedded in the title card for the Secret History of Chicago Music; he's pictured with a wide-collared shirt over a jacket, dark rounded sunglasses, and a neatly trimmed beard][1] Credit: Steve Krakow for Chicago Reader _Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Bonded stray dogs Bird and Dee adopted together after being found near Chicago rail yard | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bonded-stray-dogs-adopted-together-chicago-rail-yard/ | A pair of bonded stray dogs found at a Chicago rail yard have found their forever home together. The Anti-Cruelty Society said Bird and Dee were found near a rail line in the city, abandoned. ![bonded-stray-dogs-1.jpg ][4] Anti-Cruelty Society Bird is a chihuahua short coat and pug mix and Dee … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Aurora police launch "blue envelope" program to protect people with communication differences | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-police-communication-differences/ | The Aurora Police Department is taking steps to protect community members with autism or other communication differences. According to the police department, the [ program ][1] provides blue envelopes to store driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, proof of insurance, and other important documents. The envelope can also include contact information and … |