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View Article 1:01 a.m. May 27, 2026 WTTW Debate Continues Over Whether Illinois Should Join a Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/26/debate-continues-over-whether-illinois-should-join-federal-tax-credit-scholarship A [ federal tax-credit scholarship ][1] program created last summer under the “Big Beautiful Bill” could send millions to Illinois students, if Gov. JB Pritzker or the Illinois General Assembly decides to opt in. But critics say the tax credit is a school voucher program in disguise that will divert …
View Article 1:01 a.m. May 27, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Murakami hits game-tying homer in 8th inning, but Sox to Twins fall in extras https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/05/26/murakami-hits-game-tying-homer-in-8th-inning-but-sox-to-twins-fall-in-extras * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] The Japanese duo of Munetaka Mura-kami and Rikuu Nishida eventually had White Sox fans roaring at Rate Field for …
View Article 1:01 a.m. May 27, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Horoscope for Wednesday, May 27, 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/05/27/horoscopes-today-wednesday-may-27-2026 * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or making important decisions from 6 a.m. to 8:30 …
View Article 1 a.m. May 27, 2026 ABC Local Man charged after 2-year-old fatally shoots himself in Pullman home, police say https://abc7chicago.com/post/pullman-chicago-shooting-johnny-hughes-charged-toddler-fatally-shoots-himself-104th-south-maryland-streets/19177942/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is charged in connection with the death of a 2-year-old who shot himself after getting hold of a gun over the weekend. Johnny Hughes, 31, is facing several charges, including child endangerment and possession of a firearm by a repeat offender. ### [ ABC7 Chicago …
View Article 1 a.m. May 27, 2026 ABC Local Elevate your outdoor living: 15 incredible yard, pool, and patio upgrades you need now https://abc7.com/post/home-garden-essentials-are-click-away-shop-guides-great-find/19124301/ _As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*_ Summer is just around the corner, which means more time outdoors-whether that's relaxing on the patio or deck, enjoying your yard and garden, or splashing by the pool. To help …
View Article 11:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 NBC Local Chicago high school student, mother reunited after release from ICE custody https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-high-school-student-released-from-ice-custody/3940624/ A high school soccer player and his mother shared a long-awaited reunion after both were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. On Tuesday, Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete was reunited with his mother, Liliana, after both were detained, separated by ICE and transferred between different detention facilities. Stream NBC 5 for free, …
View Article 11 p.m. May 26, 2026 CBS Local Brooks Lee's bases-loaded double gets it done for Twins in 11-inning, 5-3 win over White Sox https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/twins-5-3-win-over-white-sox/ Brooks Lee hit a bases-loaded double in the 11th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night. The Twins improved to 4-1 on their 10-game road trip and have won seven of nine overall. They had lost seven straight against the White Sox, last …
View Article 11 p.m. May 26, 2026 CBS Local African/Caribbean International Festival of Life organizers say time is ticking after permit denial https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/africancaribbean-international-festival-of-life-permit-denied/ Time is running out for a long-time Chicago summer festival. The permit for the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, which is supposed to be held during the Fourth of July weekend, was denied by Chicago police. Gates are coming down in Union Park following a weekend musical festival, and organizers …
View Article 11 p.m. May 26, 2026 CBS Local Pirates win 12-1, send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pittsburgh-pirates-chicago-cubs-12-1-win-10th-straight-loss/ Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning on Tuesday night and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games. The rookie became the seventh player in Pirates' history to hit two home runs within the first …
View Article 11 p.m. May 26, 2026 ABC Local 1 dead, 2 injured after rollover crash in Rolling Meadows: police https://abc7chicago.com/post/rolling-meadows-crash-today-leaves-1-dead-2-injured-west-algonquin-road-magnolia-drive-police/19178066/ ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (WLS) -- One person is dead and two others are injured after a north suburban rollover crash on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Rolling Meadows police responded to the crash at West Algonquin Road and Magnolia Drive just after 4:30 p.m. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming …
View Article 11 p.m. May 26, 2026 ABC Local 75-year-old retired CFD firefighter climbs Mount Everest, completes Seven Summits challenge https://abc7chicago.com/post/retired-chicago-fire-department-firefighter-viorel-wally-stirbu-climbs-mount-everest-completes-summits-challenge/19177857/ DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- A retired firefighter from Rogers Park who was born in Romania has climbed more than one dozen mountains, and despite being in his mid-70s, it seems he hasn't yet reached his peak. In Des Plaines, Viorel "Wally" Stirbu was praised after accomplishing a feat most …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 WBEZ 51 candidates are running for Chicago’s first fully elected school board https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/05/26/51-candidates-are-running-for-chicagos-first-fully-elected-school-board Minutes after the clock struck 5 p.m., Patricia Easley sat on a window ledge in the Chicago Board of Elections supersite furiously signing her name. “Thank you. It means so much to me,” she said to the election workers waiting for her. Easley wanted to run to represent a Chicago …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 NBC Local Debate intensifies over tackling Illinois' housing shortage https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/debate-intensifies-over-tackling-illinois-housing-shortage/3940714/ With five days left in Illinois' legislative session, one of the biggest questions remains how lawmakers will tackle the housing shortage. Gov. JB Pritzker said he believes at least some of his BUILD plan for affordable housing will make it over the finish line. "Housing is a hugely important issue. …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 NBC Local Major delays on several CTA lines after reported track fire https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/major-delays-on-several-cta-lines-after-reported-track-fire/3940727/ Passengers on several Chicago Transit Authority lines were advised to expect major delays due to a fire on the tracks on the city's North Side on Tuesday evening. Kimball-bound Brown Line, Howard-bound Red Line and Linden-bound Purple Line trains were halted near Belmont because of a mechanical issue, according to …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 NBC Local 1 killed, 2 injured in northwest suburban crash https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/1-killed-2-critically-injured-in-suburban-rolling-meadows-crash/3940738/ One person was killed in a rollover crash involving two vehicles in suburban Rolling Meadows on Tuesday evening, authorities said. The collision was reported at around 4:30 p.m. at Algonquin Road and Magnolia Drive. According to police, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A second individual was critically …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 Fox Chicago Packers' Josh Jacobs arrested, domestic disturbance: reports http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/packers-josh-jacobs-domestic-disturbance-report ![][12] article Josh Jacobs runs the ball against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) #### The Brief * * Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in regard to a domestic disturbance, according to multiple reports Tuesday. * Multiple reports cited a news release …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 Fox Chicago Patron at Gurnee motel attacked workers with bat during dispute, police say http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/patron-gurnee-business-hit-clerk-bat-during-dispute-police-say #### The Brief * * A dispute at a north suburban motel turned violent when a patron struck a clerk with a baseball bat, police said. * When other employees tried to intervene, the suspect allegedly struck them with the bat as well. * The suspect, Cameron Scott, was charged …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 Fox Chicago Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/oak-park-leaders-demand-answers-after-west-suburban-medical-center-closure ![Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure][1] #### [ Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure ][2] Community members, doctors, and faith leaders are sounding the alarm after West Suburban Medical Center abruptly shut down, warning the loss of the hospital could …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times New year, new Kamilla Cardoso? Sky center's surge hints at new pattern https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/05/26/new-year-new-kamilla-sky-center-cardosos-surge-hints-at-new-pattern * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][94] * [ Facebook ][95] * [ Bluesky ][96] * [ Email ][97] * [ Reddit ][98] * [ Flipboard ][99] It looked like the play was dead. [ Sky ][100] center Kamilla Cardoso had surveyed the floor looking for …
View Article 9:01 p.m. May 26, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon reaches 10 years of service time https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05/26/cubs-pitcher-jameson-taillon-reaches-10-years-of-service-time * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][79] * [ Facebook ][80] * [ Bluesky ][81] * [ Email ][82] * [ Reddit ][83] * [ Flipboard ][84] PITTSBURGH — The [ Cubs ][85] found something to celebrate, even in the midst of losing. Right-hander Jameson Taillon, …