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| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | WTTW | The City Nature Challenge Is Here, So Get Out There and Have a Wild Weekend | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/24/city-nature-challenge-here-so-get-out-there-and-have-wild-weekend | The annual [ City Nature Challenge ][1] has rolled around again, and everyone's invited to join the effort to boost the Chicago region's standing in this friendly global competition. Just head outdoors and upload photos of wildlife sightings — animals, plants or fungi — to the [ City Nature Challenge: … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Bus crash near Pentagon injures 23, including 10 Defense personnel | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bus-crash-near-pentagon-complex-disrupts-morning-commute | #### The Brief * * A collision between two commuter buses near the Pentagon injured 23 people. * Officials said 18 passengers were taken to hospitals and five were treated at the scene. * The Pentagon Transit Center was shut down and bus service redirected to Pentagon City Station. **ARLINGTON, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Motorcyclist critically injured in Loop crash | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/loop-motorcycle-crash | Image 1 of 3 ▼ #### The Brief * * A motorcyclist was critically injured in a Loop crash. * Police say he ran a red light and struck an SUV. * No other injuries were reported. **CHICAGO** \- A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash early Friday in … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Paige Shiver reveals pregnancy with ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/paige-shiver-reveals-pregnancy-ex-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore | ![Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation; defense responds][10] #### [ Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation; defense responds ][11] Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading no contest to malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing. Authorities said Moore broke into his ex-girlfriend's home after he … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Over a dozen burn injuries lead to Costco product recall | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/costco-recall-burn-injuries | ![][4] article Costco recalled 32 Degrees Heated Socks with rechargeable battery pack, user manual and packaging. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission) #### The Brief * * Costco issued a recall for 32 Degrees Heated Socks after reports of burn injuries. * The Consumer Products Safety Commission said … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Suburban Chicago gas station sells $1M winning lottery ticket | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/winning-lottery-ticket-chicago-suburbs | #### The Brief * * A DuPage County man won a $1 million Illinois Lottery prize. * He bought the winning ticket at a Lombard gas station after first purchasing a losing one. * He plans to invest in his family, buy a home and donate part of the winnings. … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Exclusive: College eliminates top communications position | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/exclusive-college-eliminates-top-communications-position/ | Columbia eliminated its top spokesperson position this week, even as it seeks to reshape the narrative around its ongoing financial crisis. Lambrini Lukidis , associate vice president of strategic communications and external relations , was laid off on Wednesday, April 22, the latest senior official to lose their job as … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Columbia relocates tutoring center, unveils redesigned Honors Lounge in Ida B. Wells building | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/columbia-relocates-tutoring-center-unveils-redesigned-honors-lounge-in-ida-b-wells-building/ | As Columbia prepares to open its new Center for Student Success in Fall 2026, the Academic Center for Tutoring and Honors Lounge have moved into a newly redesigned shared space on the sixth floor of 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. The college formally marked the opening of the spaces … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Pedestrian shot near Union Station nearly clipped by shooter's car, prompting road rage, death threat: police | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/04/24/pedestrian-shot-near-union-station-nearly-clipped-by-shooters-car-prompting-road-rage-death-threat-police | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Road rage apparently sparked a man to jump from his car and race after a 42-year-old pedestrian, while screaming … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Five Things to Do: April 24-26 | https://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/five-things-to-do-april-24-26/ | ## 1\. Indie Venues Only Experience the best of the local performing arts scene at CIVL Fest, a series of events showcasing and supporting the city’s independent venues. Catch a variety of concerts and shows held at 20 venues throughout the city. You might find a new favorite performer. _April … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | CBS Local | Hearing will decide if special prosecutor investigates possible crimes during Chicago's Operation Midway Blitz | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/special-prosecutor-operation-midway-blitz-crimes-chicago/ | There is a court hearing Friday to determine if a [ special prosecutor ][17] should be appointed to investigate possible crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. The Trump Administration began their [ federal immigration crackdown ][18] , which they titled Operation Midway Blitz, in September … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | CBS Local | Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/justice-department-drops-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/ | _Washington_ — Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of [ Kevin Warsh ][1] , President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board of Governors. Pirro [ … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | Capitol Fax | SB 1486 Raises Premiums And Reduces Consumer Choice | https://capitolfax.com/2026/04/24/sb-1486-raises-premiums-and-reduces-consumer-choice-6/ | _[The following is a paid advertisement.]_ Illinois is home to one of the most competitive insurance markets in the nation. Hundreds of insurers fight for consumers, leaving families better protected than those in other states. SB 1486, described by the Daily Herald as “controversial legislation,” could eliminate that system and, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | Rob and Michele Reiner's son Jake Reiner speaks out in new statement: 'My living nightmare' | https://abc7.com/post/rob-michele-singer-reiner-deaths-son-jake-speaks-parents-first-time/18958488/ | LOS ANGELES -- Jake Reiner, the eldest son of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, is speaking out in a rare statement, saying, "I still wake up every morning having to convince myself that, no, it's not a dream." "This truly is my living nightmare," [ he … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | Man killed in Little Village shooting identified | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-man-shot-killed-little-village-identified-antonio-padilla/18958760/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Authorities have released the identity of a man shot and killed outside a fruit stand in Little Village Wednesday. Antonio Padilla, 46, was one of four people shot on Wednesday in the 3400-block of West 26th Street. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | Wauconda High School career advisor charged with grooming, solicitation of two students: police | https://abc7chicago.com/post/adam-faulkner-wauconda-high-school-career-advisor-college-lake-county-employee-charged-grooming-solicitation/18958844/ | WAUCONDA, Ill. (WLS) -- A north suburban high school career advisor has been charged with grooming and soliciting two students, police said. Wauconda police said investigators initially became aware of allegations against College of Lake County staff member 42-year-old Adam C. Faulkner on April 16. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | NYC coffee shop (by way of Panama) rated among world's top 100 | https://abc7.com/videoClip/arcana-estate-coffee-shop-nyc-panama/18952984/ | WEST VILLAGE, New York -- A New York City coffee shop recently got some serious bragging rights. Less than a year after opening, Arcane Estate Coffee in Manhattan's West Village made it on the list of the World's Top 100 coffee shops. They placed 12 on the list. The coffee … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | CWB Chicago | 10-time felon gets 8 years for carjacking Amazon driver in Lakeview | https://cwbchicago.com/2026/04/10-time-felon-gets-8-years-for-carjacking-amazon-driver-in-lakeview.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-time-felon-gets-8-years-for-carjacking-amazon-driver-in-lakeview | ![][1] _William Peterson pleaded guilty to carjacking an Amazon delivery driver in the 500 block of West Briar. (Chicago Police Department)_ A 61-year-old career offender who slipped out of court in February as he was about to plead guilty to carjacking an Amazon driver in Lakeview has been recaptured and … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | WLS AM | Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/04/24/chicago-bears-select-dillon-thieneman-with-the-no-25-pick-in-the-2026-nfl-draft/ | With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. “He was No. 1 on our priority list,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said. “We take the board before all this kicks off [and] … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 24, 2026 | WLS AM | Chicago Park District installs new payment parking gates at 8 lakefront beach lots | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/04/24/chicago-park-district-installs-new-payment-parking-gates-at-8-lakefront-beach-lots/ | It’s almost beach season, and if you’re thinking about driving there, be advised that there will be a change in how you park. The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handling some beach lots as the season gets closer. On a week where the temperatures could … |