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View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 WBEZ Here's how extreme heat affects Chicago's moveable bridges https://www.wbez.org/transportation/2026/09/04/why-chicago-bridges-get-stuck-heat On Wednesday, two Chicago bridges [ _got stuck_ ][1] in a raised position due to [ _severe heat_ ][2] . The stuck bridges caused hours of disruptions and traffic jams. The **DuSable Lake Shore Drive** bridge was stuck for more than four hours after a routine lift around 10 a.m. …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 NBC Local Prime Healthcare ‘unable' to provide answers on cuts to OB/GYN, pediatric units at hospitals, Illinois Rep. says https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-prominent-chicago-area-hospitals-to-suspend-ob-services-prime-healthcare-announces-2/3983752/ Hours after California-based hospital owner Prime Healthcare announced it would be [ suspending obstetrics services ][10] at three of its busy Chicago-area hospitals, Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood released a statement slamming Prime, saying they have been "unable" to provide answers around recent cuts and have "made no plans" to help …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 NBC Local Frozen berries sold at Walmart stores in 16 states recalled over E. coli risk https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/frozen-berries-sold-at-walmart-stores-in-16-states-recalled-over-e-coli-risk/3984879/ Frozen berries sold at Walmart stores in more than a dozen states, including Illinois and several other Midwest states, are being recalled for potential E. coli contamination linked to an outbreak that has already impacted several people. The recall, which was first issued in July for certain frozen blueberries sold …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 NBC Local Murder charges filed after 2-year-old dead, mom found attempting self harm in Frankfort https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/murder-charge-filed-after-2-year-old-dead-mom-found-attempting-self-harm-in-frankfort-home/3984916/ A mother has been charged with murder in the killing of her 2-year-old child, who was [ found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, ][1] where the mother was also discovered attempting to harm herself. Corie A. Walsh, 38, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and is now in …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Frankfort mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/frankfort-mother-charged-murder-death-son ![2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide][19] ![2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide][19] #### [ 2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide ][20] A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt. #### …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 Fox Chicago TSA reminds travelers common pantry staple counts as a liquid at airport security http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tsa-travelers-peanut-butter ![][11] article #### The Brief * * The TSA considers peanut butter a liquid under its airport security rules. * Carry-on containers must hold 3.4 ounces or less and fit inside a quart-sized bag. * Travelers can pack larger amounts of peanut butter in checked luggage. Travelers may want to …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial; grants defense 1 hour to appeal http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lindsay-clancy-verdict ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case said Friday they are unable to reach a unanimous decision leading to a hung jury. * The former labor and delivery nurse was on trial for strangling her three children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Woman gunned down while walking in Englewood https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/04/woman-gunned-down-while-walking-in-englewood * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Police are looking for the assailant who opened fire at a 37-year-old woman, killing her Friday morning in Englewood. …
View Article 11:01 a.m. September 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times CPS postpones Friday football games due to heat advisory https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/09/04/chicago-public-schools-football-heat-postponed * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Chicago Public schools has called off Friday’s football games due to an excessive heat advisory in the city. CPS …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 CBS Local At least 6 gambling machines smashed at gas station in Wheeling https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/at-least-6-gambling-machines-smashed-at-gas-station-in-wheeling/ A burglary was reported at a gas station in northwest suburban Wheeling, Illinois, early Friday morning. An employee told CBS News Chicago that at least eight or nine men with sled hammers broke open gambling machines at the Gas N Wash in the 1900 East Hintz Road around 4 a.m. …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 CBS Local Wheeling pet resort owner charged after dog dies in hot van https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/wheeling-pet-resort-owner-charged-dog-death/ The owner of a pet resort in northwest suburban Wheeling has been charged after the [ death of a dog that was left inside a hot van. ][3] The Wheeling Police Department confirmed Ross Niehaus, the owner of Waggles Pet Resort, was charged with cruel treatment of animals. He was …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 CBS Local Mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in Frankfort, Illinois https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mother-charged-corie-walsh-frankfort-illinois-child-death/ A mother has been charged with murder after her [ 2-year-old child was killed inside a home ][1] in Frankfort, Illinois. Police said Corie Walsh, 38, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Police said Walsh is in custody and being held for medical treatment. She will be transferred …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 Capitol Fax Capitol renovation set to wrap up this winter https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/capitol-renovation-set-to-wrap-up-this-winter/ * The Chicago Tribune in [ 2022 ][1] … > The elegant sights and sounds of the Capitol will soon be masked by dusty > specks of brick and mortar and blaring power tool drills as the 19th century > symbol of state government business undergoes a massive renovation this …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 block-club-chicago Mayor’s Office Revises Renter Protection Ordinance, Giving Break To Small Landlords https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/04/mayors-office-revises-renter-protection-ordinance-giving-break-to-small-landlords/ CITY HALL — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has revised its proposed Protecting Renters Ordinance, making key changes in an effort to get it passed this month. The updates, being circulated to alderpeople this week as City Council returns from its August break, would exempt small landlords with six or fewer …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled due to possible E. coli contamination: FDA https://abc7chicago.com/story/great-value-frozen-organic-triple-berry-blend-recalled-due-possible-coli-contamination-fda/19789439/ You may want to check your freezer. Some frozen berries have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The affected product is the Great Value brand of organic triple berry blend, which includes strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. ![Recall of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend has expanded, due …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows https://abc7chicago.com/story/hiring-blew-past-expectations-august-jobs-report-shows/19789544/ Hiring grew far more than expected in August, bouncing back from a decline in employment a month earlier, according to the federal government's monthly jobs report. Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, which marked a major improvement from 23,000 jobs lost in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local Bicyclist killed in northwest Indiana crash: police https://abc7chicago.com/post/bicyclist-hit-killed-merrillville-crash-61st-avenue-interstate-65-police/19789568/ MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WLS) -- A bicyclist was killed in a crash involving a vehicle Thursday night in northwest Indiana, Merrillville police said Friday morning. Merrillville police responded about 10:50 p.m. to 61st Avenue and Interstate 65 for a reported crash. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local North suburban dog daycare owner charged with cruel treatment of animals after dog's death in van https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-man-ross-niehaus-owner-wheeling-waggles-pet-resort-charged-cruel-treatment-animals-dog-dies-hot-van/19789599/ WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) -- The owner of a north suburban dog daycare facility has been charged with cruel treatment of animals after a dog in their care died after allegedly being left in a hot vehicle, Wheeling police said Friday. [ Ross Niehaus of Chicago was arrested Thursday ][24] . …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests https://abc7chicago.com/story/pancreatic-cancer-drug-may-hold-promise-lung-early-study-suggests/19789652/ A breakthrough drug [ recently approved to treat advanced pancreatic cancer ][14] may show promise against a specific type of lung cancer as well. In an early phase clinical trial, researchers gave 136 patients with non-small cell lung cancer daily doses of the drug, known as daraxonrasib, for three weeks …
View Article 11 a.m. September 4, 2026 ABC Local WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure https://abc7news.com/post/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-retire-december-transformative-tumultuous-tenure/19789807/ WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumultuous. Engelbert is the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, and she helped negotiate a …