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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | WTTW | CTA Kicks Off Construction on Long-Awaited $5.7B Red Line Extension on Far South Side | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/24/cta-kicks-construction-long-awaited-57b-red-line-extension-far-south-side | Chicago Transit Authority and elected officials participated in a groundbreaking event Friday to celebrate construction on the long-awaited Red Line extension project. The ceremonial groundbreaking comes after a federal judge recently ruled the Trump administration must [ temporarily unfreeze ][1] about $2 billion in federal funds designated for the CTA’s … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | NBC Local | An NFL team and a lifetime of ketchup? What's on the menu for draft pick No. 57 | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/an-nfl-team-and-a-lifetime-of-ketchup-whats-on-the-menu-for-draft-pick-no-57/3927601/ | A second-round pick in the NFL Draft will learn where he's headed on Friday and receive a one-of-a-kind gift, one rooted in tradition and likely to leave him scratching his head over what to do with it. The 57th overall pick will receive a lifetime supply of Heinz Ketchup and … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago-native Carnell Tate honors late mother with hidden tribute at NFL Draft | https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-bulls-blackhawks/chicago-native-carnell-tate-honors-late-mother-with-hidden-tribute-at-nfl-draft/3927597/ | When a Chicago native from the city's West Side made history in the 2026 NFL Draft, he did it all with his late mother by his side. Ohio State star wide receiver Carnell Tate was selected fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans Thursday night. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | NBC Local | One-of-a-kind hidden gem in north suburbs desperately searches for new location | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/one-of-a-kind-hidden-gem-in-north-suburbs-desperately-searches-for-new-location/3927575/ | On any given weekend, hundreds of kids and their families take an adventure into the jungle. The Jungle of Niles to be specific. It has 60,000 plants on display and for sale. It’s also home to some 200 rescue animals, including tortoises, Guinea pigs, rabbits, koi fish and birds. Stream … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | NBC Local | Buffalo Grove HS security guard possibly saved lives by shielding students from car | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/buffalo-grove-high-school-security-guard-possibly-saved-lives-by-shielding-students-from-oncoming-car/3927637/ | A Buffalo Grove High School security guard may have saved lives after quickly placing himself between students and an oncoming vehicle earlier this week. The security guard, identified by family as Orlando Rivas, sustained life- threatening injuries after the crash near campus on Tuesday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | NBC Local | CTA breaks ground on $5.7B Red Line extension project | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cta-breaks-ground-on-5-7b-red-line-extension-project/3927640/ | More than six decades after the idea to extend the Chicago Transit Authority's busy Red Line first surfaced, the extension took concrete steps toward reality on Friday. The first shovel-fulls of earth were turned by community activists and politicians at 115th Street and Michigan Avenue, which will be one of … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/31-sloths-died-sloth-world-orlando-owned-warehouse-fwc-reports | ![31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando warehouse: FWC report][10] #### [ 31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando warehouse: FWC report ][11] As Sloth World Orlando prepares to open its "slotharium" on Orlando's famed International Drive, some questions are being raised after 31 sloths died under its care died, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Scam alert: Callers pose as Cook County deputies, demand cash over fake warrants | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/scam-alert-callers-pose-cook-county-deputies-demand-cash-over-fake-warrants | ![Beware: Scammers posing as Cook County Sheriff's Office][5] #### [ Beware: Scammers posing as Cook County Sheriff's Office ][6] A convincing voice. Even a badge number. A sophisticated phone scam is targeting residents of all ages claiming you missed jury duty. #### The Brief * * Scammers are impersonating law … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Lake County raid uncovers drugs, cash, weapons at Gary home: sheriff | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lake-county-raid-uncovers-drugs-cash-weapons-gary-home-sheriff | #### The Brief * * A 46-year-old Gary man, Kelvin Hines, faces multiple charges including cocaine dealing and unlawful firearm possession after a raid on his home. * Authorities say they recovered over 1,200 grams of powdered cocaine, 163 grams of crack cocaine, more than $10,000 in cash, and two … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dillon Thieneman got to the NFL by using criticism to improve. That'll serve him well with the Bears. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/24/dillon-thieneman-got-to-the-nfl-by-using-criticism-to-improve-thatll-serve-him-well-with-the-bears | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][59] * [ Facebook ][60] * [ Bluesky ][61] * [ Email ][62] * [ Reddit ][63] * [ Flipboard ][64] When [ Bears ][65] first-round pick Dillion Thieneman went to Oregon for his recruiting visit as he sought to … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | CTA breaks ground on Red Line extension's first new station as federal funding threat remains unresolved | https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/04/24/red-line-extension-cta-groundbreaking-federal-funding-freeze-trump-brandon-johnson | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][44] * [ Facebook ][45] * [ Bluesky ][46] * [ Email ][47] * [ Reddit ][48] * [ Flipboard ][49] The CTA broke ground on the Red Line extension’s first planned station in a star-studded media event Friday featuring … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears 1st-rounder Dillon Thieneman's favorite college moment? Silencing Penn State | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/24/bears-nfl-draft-dillon-thieneman-favorite-college-moment-oregon-safety-silence-penn-state-crowd-first-round | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] Dillon Thieneman has been cheered his whole life. His best college memory, though, might have been the silence he … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Game plan for Bears stadium bill still in play | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/04/24/bears-arlington-heights-stadium-buckner-welch-pritzker-rich-miller | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] “We’re almost there” on a Bears stadium bill, Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, told some sports radio hosts on a … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Little Village vendor killed in shooting remembered as ‘devoted father’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/04/24/little-village-vendor-antonio-padilla-killed-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A Little Village street vendor was working just a few feet away from his wife and baby Wednesday afternoon … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | CBS Local | Morris, Illinois mom says state needs stiffer penalties for child grooming, is working to change law | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/morris-illinois-mom-grooming-laws-illinois/ | A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger. Michelle Peterson said her son was just 15 when he started getting sexually explicit text messages … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | CBS Local | NIPSCO lockout ends for some Steelworkers members, but clerical unit rejects tentative contract | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nipsco-steelworkers-local-12775-ratifies-tentative-contract/ | Workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 12775 are headed back to work at NIPSCO, after ratifying a new contract with the utility. Earlier this month, [ the company locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute ][1] . Last week, [ NIPSCO reached a tentative contract agreement ][2] with two … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Ruling On Whether To Appoint Special Prosecutor To Probe ICE Abuses Expected In May | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/24/ruling-on-whether-to-appoint-special-prosecutor-to-probe-ice-abuses-expected-in-may/ | # LITTLE VILLAGE — In the next few weeks, a Cook County judge could determine whether a special prosecutor will be called in to investigate alleged crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz. In March, Chicago law firm Loevy and Loevy submitted a petition asking Cook County Judge … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | I-Team: Who's Holding Labs Accountable? | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18960699/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- New fallout after a DUI drug testing scandal. Now, he ABC7 I-Team with growing questions. Who's holding these forensic labs accountable? Mark Rivera heads to Texas, where one of the most influential laboratories and commissions in the country operates. What sets this crime lab apart? How Illinois … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | Meet the 8-year-old boy from NorCal training to become a pilot: 'I want to be like Top Gun Maverick' | https://abc7.com/post/maverick-foletta-8-year-old-pilot-salina-california-chases-top-gun-dreams/18939024/ | SALINAS, Calif. (KABC) -- Maverick Foletta is quickly on his way to becoming a pilot. The 8-year-old from Salinas has been taking flying lessons and has logged more than 10 hours in the air so far, a remarkable start for someone his age. Even with that many hours, [ Maverick … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 24, 2026 | ABC Local | Cook County judge considers petition for special prosecutor for 'Midway Blitz' cases | https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-judge-considers-petition-special-prosecutor-handle-alleged-crimes-committed-during-operation-midway-blitz/18961046/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hundreds of petitioners request a special prosecutor consider whether criminal charges should be brought against federal agents after "Operation Midway Blitz." On Friday, a Cook County judge heard arguments for and against. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][12] Some of … |