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View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey tries to walk back calling Chicago a ‘hellhole' https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/darren-bailey-tries-to-walk-back-calling-chicago-a-hellhole/3925132/ Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey tried on Sunday to walk back his past negative comments about Chicago, a city he has repeatedly called a "hellhole." Bailey addressed the "hellhole" comments directly in a video shared to social media on Sunday that he filmed alongside [ Aaron Del Mar, his …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local 20-year-old woman found dead in Chicago River, police say https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/20-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-chicago-river-police-say/3925140/ Police are investigating after a 20-year-old woman was found dead in the Chicago River on Sunday. Around 8 a.m., authorities responded to a call from a person who said they noticed something in the Chicago River on the 2200 block of South Grove Street on the border of Pilsen and …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local Michigan-based ability advocate, author donates books to Chicago hospitals https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/michigan-based-ability-advocate-author-donates-books-to-chicago-hospitals/3925116/ A Michigan-based ability advocate is visiting Chicago-area hospitals, spreading a message of kindness, empathy, and inclusion. Melissa DiVietri is an author, artist and Tedx speaker focused on building a more inclusive world through real-life storytelling. She was born with sacral agenesis. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 Fox Chicago Police search for missing twin babies, 17-year-old mother in Dolton http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-search-missing-twin-babies-17-year-old-mother-dolton ![Search for missing infants, mother in Dolton][8] #### [ Search for missing infants, mother in Dolton ][9] Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved. #### The Brief …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-faith-leaders-defend-pope-leo-amid-clash-trump ![Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump][1] #### [ Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump ][2] A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 ABC Local Chicago Cinco de Mayo Parade once again canceled over immigration enforcement fears, organizers say https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-cinco-de-mayo-parade-2026-canceled-due-fears-president-donald-trumps-immigration-enforcement-policies-organizers/18923021/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Cinco de Mayo festivity organizers said community fears over immigration enforcement policies from the Trump administration is leading them to cancel the annual parade once again. Organizers shared a statement with ABC7 Sunday, saying its festivities on the city's Southwest Side have been canceled again this …
View Article 11 p.m. April 19, 2026 ABC Local Mark Consuelos makes official Broadway debut in 'Fallen Angels' https://abc7.com/post/mark-consuelos-makes-official-broadway-debut-fallen-angels/18923131/ NEW YORK -- 'Fallen Angels' has officially opened on Broadway. The Noel Coward comedy is being brought back to life with the help of Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara and Mark Consuelos of Live with Kelly and Mark - making his Broadway debut. The story follow two wealthy best friends who …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 WBEZ Kamala Harris says in Chicago that Trump ‘has made America weaker’ https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/04/19/kamala-harris-chicago-trump-made-america-weaker During an appearance Sunday in Chicago, former Vice President Kamala Harris said President Trump’s war on Iran has “made America weaker.” “He is the first president, Republican or Democrat since World War II, to not concern himself [with] the importance of America’s alliances, our friendships and America’s responsibility to uphold …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local California sandwich chain Mendocino Farms to open first location in Chicago suburbs https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/popular-california-sandwich-chain-mendocino-farms-to-open-first-location-in-chicago-suburbs/3925095/ A West Coast-based sandwich chain that recently opened two locations in Chicago is now expanding for the first time into the surrounding suburbs. Popular for its fresh sandwiches and salads, Mendocino Farms is set to open in Vernon Hills next week. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local Police investigate religious harassment by groups of young teens at suburban parks https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-investigate-religious-harassment-by-groups-of-young-teens-at-suburban-parks/3925109/ Police are investigating two incidents where young teens reported being harassed for their religion at parks in north suburbs of Chicago. Skokie police said the groups of kids involved in these incidents were not the same, however, both incidents involved anti-Semitic language or comments where people's national origin or religious …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 Fox Chicago Paws and purpose: Cook County Sheriff’s program prepares dogs for adoption http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/paws-and-purpose-cook-county-sheriffs-program-prepares-dogs-for-adoption #### The Brief * * The Cook County Sheriff’s "Tails of Redemption" program trains dogs for adoption by pairing them with people in custody. * Participants help prepare the dogs for homes while gaining job and life skills like patience and problem-solving. * Twelve trained dogs are currently available for …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-freeze-warnings-and-frost-advisories-have-been-issued-for-all-of-chicagoland ![Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland ][2] Fox Chicago's Emily Wahls has the latest forecast. **CHICAGO** \- Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Kamala Harris says in Chicago that Trump ‘has made America weaker’ https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/04/19/kamala-harris-chicago-trump-made-america-weaker * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] During an appearance Sunday in Chicago, former Vice President Kamala Harris said President Trump’s war on Iran has “made …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 CBS Local Munetaka Murakami homers and White Sox go deep 4 times to back Noah Schultz in 7-4 win over A's https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/white-sox-7-4-win-over-athletics/ Rookie Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas hit two of Chicago's four home runs off Jeffrey Springs, and rookie Noah Schultz allowed one hit over five innings for his first major league win as the Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 7-4 on Sunday. Making his second career start, [ Schultz …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 block-club-chicago Southwest Side’s Aloha Motel To Become Homeless Shelter With 55 Private Rooms, On-Site Programs https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/19/southwest-sides-aloha-motel-to-become-homeless-shelter-with-55-private-rooms-on-site-programs/ ASHBURN — A former Cicero Avenue motel will soon become the area’s newest permanent shelter for those experiencing homelessness. BEDS Plus broke ground Friday on its $14 million project to convert the former Aloha Motel, 8515 S. Cicero Ave., into a transitional housing facility. Once completed, the facility will feature …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 ABC Local Chicago weather: River floodwaters impacting homes, roads in north suburbs after rounds of rainfall https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-des-plaines-river-fox-floodwaters-impacting-homes-roads-north-suburbs-rounds-rainfall/18922633/ LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (WLS) -- Communities in Illinois were seeing river levels rise Sunday. Some are expected to hit a major flood stage overnight into Monday. Thankfully, conditions were dry Sunday night, but it is a cold night with Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across the Chicago area. Temperatures overnight will …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 ABC Local Chicago drivers frustrated by high gas prices, oil futures react as Strait of Hormuz remains closed https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-drivers-frustrated-high-gas-prices-oil-futures-react-strait-hormuz-remaining-closed-amid-iran-war/18922593/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gas prices may not be falling drastically anytime soon. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday gas prices may not go below $3 a gallon until next year. AAA says prices in Illinois are actually down slightly from a week ago, to $4.31 a gallon. The national …
View Article 9 p.m. April 19, 2026 CWB Chicago 2 charged with kidnapping, robbing man as he left Gold Coast bar may have targeted other victims, prosecutors say https://cwbchicago.com/2026/04/2-charged-with-kidnapping-robbing-man-as-he-left-gold-coast-bar-may-have-targeted-other-victims-prosecutors-say.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-charged-with-kidnapping-robbing-man-as-he-left-gold-coast-bar-may-have-targeted-other-victims-prosecutors-say A man [ kidnapped at gunpoint ][1] after leaving a Gold Coast bar last month caught an extraordinary break during the terrifying ordeal: prosecutors say he found a previous robbery victim’s cellphone inside his abductors’ SUV and secretly hid it so he could call for help when the chance came. …
View Article 7 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local Chicago Park District summer camp registration starts next week https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-park-district-summer-camp-registration-starts-next-week/3925071/ Chicago-area parents will want to set a reminder for Monday and Tuesday morning as registration periods for many Chicago Park District summer camps are set to open. Though registration for more than 50 Chicago Park District summer camps will open on Monday at 9 a.m., many do not open until …
View Article 7 p.m. April 19, 2026 NBC Local Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/financial-institutions-bet-big-on-repeal-of-first-of-its-kind-illinois-law/3925078/ “Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1.” By now, [ you’ve heard that claim, ][1] but whether it’s true depends on who you ask. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][2] WATCH HERE ][3] The ads — funded by …