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| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago volunteers rush to help birds injured during fall migration | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-volunteers-rush-to-help-birds-injured-during-fall-migration/3997164/ | The annual fall migration is underway in Chicago, bringing millions of birds through the city and over Lake Michigan. But as some migratory birds make a pitstop downtown, they can mistake reflections in glass for open sky, or trees in lobbies for a place to rest. Stream NBC 5 for … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Referees, lawmakers blame CPS administrator for paycheck delays | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/referees-lawmakers-blame-cps-administrator-for-paycheck-delays/3997178/ | Chicago Public Schools football and other fall sports contests are going on as planned this weekend, days after the school district finally paid around 70 referees who had gone weeks without a paycheck. The referees were paid after they spoke out and threatened to walk off the job. CPS blamed … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | 64-year-old man shot during attempted robbery in Streeterville: Chicago police | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/64-year-old-man-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-streeterville-chicago-police/3997182/ | An investigation was underway after a 64-year-old man was shot during an attempted robbery in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, authorities said. The shooting was reported at around 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of East Illinois Street near North McClurg Court. Police said the victim was inside a parking garage when … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Fans get first official look at Northwestern's long-awaited new Ryan Field | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/2026/10/02/fans-get-first-official-look-at-northwesterns-long-awaited-new-ryan-field | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] Northwestern University officially opened the new Ryan Field — an $875 million, 35,000-seat football stadium — for the Big … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Northwestern debuts Ryan Field, the most expensive college stadium ever | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/02/northwestern-debuts-ryan-field-the-most-expensive-college-stadium-ever | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ Northwestern’ ][7] s bold claim to the future of their sport — the most expensive college football stadium … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Ben Johnson won't name Bears starting QB against Jets until Sunday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ben-johnson-wont-name-bears-starting-qb-against-jets-until-sunday/ | All eyes remain on the backup quarterbacks at Halas Hall as the Bears get set to host the Jets on Sunday. The gamesmanship is in full effect when it comes to who will be under center. "We'll find out on Sunday," head coach Ben Johnson said. Caleb Williams has expectedly … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Hundreds of pumpkins stolen from family farm in Boone County, Illinois | https://abc7chicago.com/post/hundreds-pumpkins-stolen-meyers-family-farm-capron-boone-county-illinois-owners-say/19902617/ | BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Someone made off with nearly 200 pumpkins from a family farm. It happened in the Boone County community of Capron, Illinois, about 77 miles northwest of Chicago. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][14] This was the first season … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | What to know about gambling addiction boosted by access, technology | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19902631/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's what you need to know about the risks of gambling addiction amid increased access through technology. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, more than 2.5 million people have a severe gambling problem in the U.S., and experts say those numbers could rise. Dr. Gail … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Charges dropped against woman accused of hiding remains of newborn baby in north suburbs | https://abc7chicago.com/post/charges-dropped-natalie-schram-accused-hiding-remains-newborn-baby-riverwoods-illinois-officials-say/19902529/ | RIVERWOODS, Ill. (WLS) -- Prosecutors have dropped charges against a woman who had been [ accused of hiding the remains of her newborn baby ][1] in the north suburbs. In 2020, police found the child's body in a suitcase near a home in north suburban Riverwoods. ### [ ABC7 Chicago … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Social media influencer Brooke Eby dies at 37 after battle with ALS | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/social-media-influencer-brooke-eby-dies-at-37-after-battle-with-als/3997056/ | She was a social media influencer, but her topics were not about skin care or fashion. Instead, Brooke Eby spent the last years of her life documenting her journey and battle with ALS. [ Eby created a community on TikTok ][13] \--- gathering hundreds of thousands of followers -- with … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | School districts ignored concerns before 6-year-old was killed by school bus: Lawsuit | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/school-districts-ignored-concerns-before-6-year-old-girl-was-killed-by-school-bus-lawsuit/3997077/ | The family of [ a 6-year-old south suburban girl who was struck and killed by a school bus ][10] in September has filed a lawsuit against two school districts, alleging the tragedy was preventable and the districts ignored safety concerns raised by the girl’s mother. Jenna Menias was killed on … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Cornell controversy renews focus on Loyola University sexual assault lawsuit | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cornell-controversy-renews-focus-on-loyola-university-sexual-assault-lawsuit/3997126/ | The Cornell University case is reigniting conversations about a [ lawsuit filed against Loyola University ][5] in 2022. Ten young women say they were all sexually assaulted when they were Loyola students. NBC 5 Investigates has followed the case since these [ women first sued Loyola University ][6] . Now, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Pachinko' author Min Jin Lee talks new book ‘American Hagwon,' Korean diaspora, and what's next | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pachinko-author-min-jin-lee-talks-new-book-american-hagwon-korean-diaspora-and-whats-next/3997136/ | Just days after the release of her new novel "American Hagwon," internationally best-selling author Min Jin Lee sat down with NBC Chicago's Michelle Baik ahead of an event in Evanston on Friday night. **Her complete interview can be found below.** Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Suburban food pantry seeing more people needing assistance amid rising prices | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-pantry-seeing-more-people-needing-food-assistance/3997145/ | As gas and grocery prices keep climbing, more people are turning to food pantries just to get by. The Rich Township food pantry in Richton Park has been around for 26 years, but the township supervisor said the pantry is seeing more new folks coming by and an uptick in … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Columbia Votes helps students navigate midterm voting | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/columbia-votes-helps-students-navigate-midterm-voting/ | As the November midterm elections approach, some Columbia students living away from their home states are deciding where to register and cast their ballots. Olivia Kohler , a junior acting major from Kentucky, voted in her home state last year but is considering registering in Illinois. “I kind of want … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Suspenden a guardia de Ford City Mall tras video viral que lo muestra atropellando a un muchacho | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/10/02/suspenden-a-guardia-de-ford-city-mall-tras-video-viral-que-lo-muestra-atropellando-a-un-muchacho | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][40] * [ Facebook ][41] * [ Bluesky ][42] * [ Email ][43] * [ Reddit ][44] * [ Flipboard ][45] [ ![][46] ][47] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un guardia de seguridad … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Tension begins to thaw as Bears CB Kyler Gordon gets back on practice field for 'stress test' of health | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/02/tension-begins-to-thaw-as-bears-cb-kyler-gordon-gets-back-on-practice-field-for-stress-test-of-health | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] The [ Bears ][36] seem to be warming up to the idea of nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon contributing this … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago drivers are paying more for oil changes as motor oil costs climb | https://chicago.suntimes.com/gas-pains/2026/10/02/chicago-drivers-paying-more-for-oil-changes-as-motor-oil-costs-climb | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] [ ![][25] ][26] The effect of rising fuel prices on Chicagoans Chicago drivers are paying more for routine oil … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 14-year-old boy shot on sidewalk in West Ridge | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/02/14-year-old-boy-shot-while-on-sidewalk-in-west-ridge-so-terrible | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A teen was shot in West Ridge Friday afternoon, Chicago police said. A 14-year-old boy was on the sidewalk … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | This could be the moment the Bears and Tyson Bagent have been waiting for | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/02/this-could-be-the-moment-the-bears-and-tyson-bagent-have-been-waiting-for | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Bears ][7] ’ first flicker of belief in quarterback Tyson Bagent was in his senior year at … |