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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Stressed from the storms? Here's how a Chicago therapist says to relieve anxiety | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/stressed-from-the-storms-heres-how-a-chicago-therapist-says-you-can-relieve-anxiety/3974499/ | This summer's continuous severe weather is having an impact on the mental health of Chicago-area residents. From the cost of cleanup to the stress of canceling plans, compounding emotions can build anxiety. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH HERE ][2] Dr. Debra Kissen, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Burnsville homicide connected to Hopkins daycare deaths, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/burnsville-homicide-connected-hopkins-daycare-deaths-police-say | ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * The Burnsville Police Department is on the scene of a homicide Wednesday afternoon. * Authorities say they believe the homicide is connected to the deaths of three people, including a child, at a Hopkins daycare Wednesday morning. * Police say a 78-year-old woman was … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Shedd Aquarium to receive four more beluga whales from Marineland | https://chicago.suntimes.com/museums-zoos/2026/08/12/shedd-aquarium-to-receive-four-more-beluga-whales-from-marineland | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][120] * [ Facebook ][121] * [ Bluesky ][122] * [ Email ][123] * [ Reddit ][124] * [ Flipboard ][125] Shedd Aquarium’s beluga whale population is about to double from what it was a month ago. Four more of … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Browns to start QB Deshaun Watson vs. Bears on Saturday | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/12/bears-training-camp-browns-start-deshaun-watson-saturday-shedeur-sanders-nfl | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][106] * [ Facebook ][107] * [ Bluesky ][108] * [ Email ][109] * [ Reddit ][110] * [ Flipboard ][111] The Browns will start veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson against the [ Bears ][112] on Saturday at Soldier Field. Second-year … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Last-place Stars fire head coach Martin Sjogren | https://chicago.suntimes.com/stars/2026/08/12/stars-fire-head-coach-martin-sjogren | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][97] * [ Facebook ][98] * [ Bluesky ][99] * [ Email ][100] * [ Reddit ][101] * [ Flipboard ][102] The [ Stars ][103] have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women’s Soccer … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Jacob Webb thriving in closer’s role as one of Cubs’ bullpen saviors: ‘The guy’s been a dog all year’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/08/12/cubs-jacob-webb-closer-bullpen-relief-pitcher-craig-counsell-daniel-palencia-ryan-rolison-trent-thornton | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][79] * [ Facebook ][80] * [ Bluesky ][81] * [ Email ][82] * [ Reddit ][83] * [ Flipboard ][84] WASHINGTON — Ask around, and you’ll find out that Jacob Webb has been a lot of things. “He’s been … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 21 things to do in Chicago Aug. 13-19 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/08/12/21-things-to-do-in-chicago-aug-13-19 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][45] * [ Facebook ][46] * [ Bluesky ][47] * [ Email ][48] * [ Reddit ][49] * [ Flipboard ][50] ### Theater ![Sunday in the Park - actors Missy Wise Vanderzee and Kevin Webb - Photo by Kyle Bode.jpg][51] … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | White Sox pope hat giveaway has some fans cashing in | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/08/12/white-sox-pope-leo-hat-giveaway-fans-cashing-in | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][33] * [ Facebook ][34] * [ Bluesky ][35] * [ Email ][36] * [ Reddit ][37] * [ Flipboard ][38] Thousands of White Sox fans attending Tuesday night’s game got to take home a free hat fashioned in honor … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Brookfield Zoo prepares to welcome 2 dolphin calves | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/12/brookfield-zoo-prepares-to-welcome-2-dolphin-calves | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][24] * [ Facebook ][25] * [ Bluesky ][26] * [ Email ][27] * [ Reddit ][28] * [ Flipboard ][29] On the heels of the sudden death of a newborn bottlenose dolphin last year, Brookfield Zoo is now expecting … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Portage community cleans up after severe storm and deadly home explosion | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/12/portage-home-explosion-storm-damage-cleanup | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] PORTAGE, Ind. — Joni Rainwater and her children were walking along Harrison Avenue Tuesday afternoon when the house in … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | White Sox' Davis Martin certain he isn't tipping pitches as he looks to bounce back | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/08/12/chicago-white-sox-davis-martin-pitching-coach-zach-bove-red-sox-guardians-lance-lynn-reds | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Here’s a tip for White Sox right-hander Davis Martin’s start Thursday against the Reds: He’s 100% sure that he … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Barrington, Illinois, family goes to Spain for 2026 solar eclipse | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-illinois-family-spain-2026-solar-eclipse/ | A family from Barrington, Illinois, traveled to Spain to witness the 2026 total solar eclipse, continuing a tradition that's been going for more than half a century. It started out with a station wagon and a cloudy sky, but by now the Messerschmidts have become certified solar eclipse chasers. They … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/whole-foods-jalapeno-recall-salmonella-fda/ | Whole Foods has joined other big brands in [ recalling jalapeño products ][11] after a pepper supplier in Mexico was identified as a potential source of a [ salmonella outbreak ][12] affecting at least 27 U.S. states. Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared food products at Whole Foods … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | CBS Local | 2026 butter cow: 'Miles of Smiles' is Illinois State Fair's theme in celebration of Route 66 | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-fair-2026-butter-cow-miles-of-smiles-route-66/ | The 2026 butter cow invites Illinois State Fairgoers to "Take a Spin on Route 66" in honor of the Mother Road's centennial. The grand marshal for the fair's Twilight Parade this year is Route 66, and the fair's theme is "Miles of Smiles" as a send-up to the Mother Road. … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Judge orders electronic monitoring for man charged in fatal Lakeview hit-and-run crash | https://abc7chicago.com/post/judge-orders-electronic-monitoring-miroslaw-ciszek-man-charged-lakeview-hit-run-crash-killed-sarah-milcarek-25/19669635/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man charged in a [ deadly weekend hit-and-run crash in Lakeview ][15] was placed on electronic monitoring instead of being detained while awaiting trial, a decision Cook County prosecutors say jeopardizes public safety. Prosecutors allege Miroslaw Ciszek struck and killed [ 25-year-old Sarah Milcarek ][16] as … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site | https://abc7chicago.com/post/nfl-news-chicago-bears-expected-give-stadium-update-indiana-officials-express-confidence-hammond-site/19669629/ | HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- [ Chicago Bears ][12] executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations. Indiana leaders remain optimistic, with Governor Mike Braun saying his … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | ABC Local | 1 of 2 custodians killed in apparent murder-suicide in Garfield Ridge school ID'd: officials | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-theottis-james-stigger-idd-1-2-killed-apparent-murder-suicide-mark-twain-elementary-school-says/19669994/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the two people found shot to death in a Southwest Side school earlier this week has been identified. Theottis James Stigger, 63, of Chicago died by suicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Power outages, gas shortages lead to long lines at gas stations in Illinois, Indiana | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-severe-weather-power-outages-gas-shortages-lead-long-lines-stations-illinois-indiana/19669121/ | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Thousands of people in the Chicago area remained without power Wednesday following [ severe storms ][1] , and many gas stations from Chicago Heights to Indiana were also out of service, leading to long lines at the limited number of stations that remained open. Residents … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | WTTW | Dozens of Incarcerated Men at Lawrence Prison Begin Hunger Strike Over Restrictive Housing Conditions | https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/12/dozens-incarcerated-men-lawrence-prison-begin-hunger-strike-over-restrictive-housing | Approximately 25 incarcerated men have launched a hunger strike at Lawrence Correctional Center over restrictive housing conditions, according to lawyers from civil rights law firm Uptown People’s Law Center. The men declared the strike from their restrictive housing, or solitary confinement, cells on Monday, alleging a lack of mental health … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 12, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: Renters take a chance on buying buildings | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/08/12/the-rundown-renters-take-a-chance-on-buying-buildings | _Good afternoon, and happy Wednesday! I’m trying to decide what I would do with_ [ __buying-the-Los Angeles Lakers_ _ ][1] _money. Here’s what else you need to know today._ ### 1\. [ _Students spread the word to strapped Chicago renters about their shot at buying in the neighborhood_ ][2] Whether … |