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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago forecast: Strong to severe storm chances could threaten Friday fireworks | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-forecast-strong-to-severe-storm-chances-could-threaten-friday-fireworks/3956789/ | Multiple rounds of strong to severe storm chances Friday afternoon and evening could threaten [ Chicago-area fireworks shows ][6] , with hail, heavy downpours and winds as high as 60 mph possible. The rain chances come after storms Thursday brought lightning, flash flooding and heavy downpours to parts of the … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | NBC Local | Is the stock market open July 3? What to know about Friday, and if its a federal holiday | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-the-stock-market-open-july-3-what-to-know-about-friday-and-if-its-a-federal-holiday/3956811/ | The [ Fourth of July ][1] , which falls on a weekend this year, marks a milestone 250th birthday for America. Government offices, banks and more are typically closed on July 4, and the [ holiday for 2026 ][2] is no exception. But what about Friday, July 3? Stream NBC … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Fourth of July weekend forecast | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-july-4th-weekend-forecast | ![Chicago weather: July 4th weekend forecast][19] ![Chicago weather: July 4th weekend forecast][19] #### [ Chicago weather: July 4th weekend forecast ][20] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Storms moved out of the Chicago area Thursday morning, and the Extreme Heat Warning … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Homicides in Chicago up slightly so far in 2026, data shows | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-homicides-up-first-half-2026 | #### The Brief * * Homicides in Chicago during the first half of 2026 are up about 5% compared to the same period last year. * Chicago recorded 219 homicides from Jan. 1 through June 30, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. * The preliminary data doesn't include … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Fox Chicago | CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree on tracks derails train | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cta-yellow-line-tree-derail | ![CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree lands on tracks][1] ![CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree lands on tracks][1] #### [ CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree lands on tracks ][2] A tree crashed onto the Yellow Line tracks on Thursday night and dozens of CTA passengers had … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Wrigleyville bar plans to give fans $100 if Mexico wins World Cup match, with help from Kalshi | https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/07/03/wrigleyville-bar-rizzos-fans-mexico-england-world-cup-match-kalshi | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][86] * [ Facebook ][87] * [ Bluesky ][88] * [ Email ][89] * [ Reddit ][90] * [ Flipboard ][91] [ ![][92] ][93] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dibs for forest preserve groves? Nope, permits take precedent, but not everyone seems to know that, or care | https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/07/03/permit-squabbles-cook-county-forest-preserve-district-police-picnics | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][76] * [ Facebook ][77] * [ Bluesky ][78] * [ Email ][79] * [ Reddit ][80] * [ Flipboard ][81] Shortly after noon on a Sunday last August, police were dispatched to a forest preserve picnic grove near Chicago’s … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | America at 250: Civil rights for Black Americans remain under attack | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/07/03/america-250-civil-rights-voting-rights-black-immigrants-birthright-marc-morial | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][62] * [ Facebook ][63] * [ Bluesky ][64] * [ Email ][65] * [ Reddit ][66] * [ Flipboard ][67] The United States was a few months shy of its 200th anniversary when Vernon Jordan, then-executive director of the … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | America belongs to everyone who wants to be free | https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/07/03/america-july-fourth-immigrants-trump-national-anthem-oak-tree-civil-rights-racism-religion | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] With our nation’s milestone 250th anniversary taking place Saturday, there is much division and disagreement on what America should … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Grown sons tell dad to ditch his wife of 45 years | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/07/03/dearabby-today-dear-abby-grown-sons-tell-dad-to-ditch-his-wife-of-45-years | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][22] * [ Facebook ][23] * [ Bluesky ][24] * [ Email ][25] * [ Reddit ][26] * [ Flipboard ][27] **DEAR ABBY:** My husband was married to a woman who lied to him about being pregnant. She wasn’t at … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | The American experiment depends on the acts of ordinary people | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/07/03/american-experiment-250th-birthday-inequality-ordinary-people-matt-overeem | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] America’s 250th birthday celebration includes fireworks and speeches and parades. Politicians invoke the founders and the flag. But I … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Taking the long way | https://chicagoreader.com/city-life/taking-the-long-way/ | _This story was coproduced with[ Cicero Independiente ][1] _ . _This version was translated by Jacqueline Serrato, and the[ original Spanish version can be read here ][2] . _ * * * Traveling is a fulfilling activity that everyone should get a chance to enjoy. With that in mind, my … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | CBS Local | Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with Madison Square Garden under tight security | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-day-madison-square-garden-nyc/ | After months of [ speculation ][4] and [ predictions ][5] , Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's [ wedding day ][6] is here. The couple is expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at [ Madison Square Garden ][7] in New York City on Friday to celebrate their marriage, according to law … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | CBS Local | CTA Yellow Line passengers evacuated after downed tree causes derailment in Evanston | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cta-yellow-line-derailment-evanston/ | CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night. The derailment forced dozens of passengers to evacuate the train on elevated tracks around 11 p.m.Officials said a train struck the downed tree, leading to the partial … |
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| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Passengers rescued after storms knock trees onto CTA Yellow Line tracks | https://abc7chicago.com/post/passengers-rescued-storms-knock-trees-cta-yellow-line-tracks-evanston/19440595/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Passengers on the CTA Yellow Line had to be rescued after part of a tree fell on the tracks during Thursday night's storms. The Evanston Fire Department said it happened just before midnight. Multiple passengers had to be rescued and helped off the train down a steep … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Trump Accounts start July 4: What parents need to know | https://abc7chicago.com/story/trump-accounts-start-july-4-what-parents-need-know/19440606/ | Contributions into so-called [ Trump Accounts ][24] for children are set to start on July 4. Under the new program, the Treasury Department will deposit $1,000 for each enrolled child born in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028. All children under 18 are able to participate … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Daredevil climbers hid in Empire State Building before stunt | https://6abc.com/post/empire-state-building-climbers-angela-nikolau-ivan-kuznetsov-aka-beerkus-get-supervised-release-court-date/19440809/ | NEW YORK -- The couple who [ climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday ][11] got supervised release following a brief court appearance Thursday after being formally charged for their engagement stunt. The lovebirds, who currently live in East Orange, New Jersey, made headlines and captivated … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago weather: Potentially strong storms in forecast for Friday, | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-forecast-potentially-strong-storms-possible-friday-rain-chances-4th-july/19440550/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- More storms are inf the forecast for Friday and potentially for the 4th of July in the Chicago area. The Chicago area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather Friday, as some storms could produce damaging winds and flooding. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | July 3, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Friday, July 03, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/07/03/horoscopes-today-friday-july-03-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions after noon Chicago time. After this, the … |