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| View Article | 7:02 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | WTTW | Funeral Details Released for CPD Officer John Bartholomew | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/30/funeral-details-released-cpd-officer-john-bartholomew | The funeral details for Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in a hospital shooting Saturday, have been released. Visitation will take place Thursday, May 7, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road. A funeral will take place on Friday, … |
| View Article | 7:02 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | WBEZ | Noble charter network, suburban school districts face federal probe over LGBTQ-related lessons | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/04/30/noble-charter-network-suburban-school-districts-face-federal-probe-over-lgbtq-related-lessons | The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it is investigating 35 Illinois school districts, including several in the suburbs, and a Chicago charter operator to see if they are teaching about sexual orientation and “gender ideology” in classrooms and if so, whether parents are allowed to opt out. The … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Resident found dead inside Orland Park home, police say | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/resident-found-dead-inside-orland-park-home-police-say/3930367/ | A death investigation has been launched after a 77-year-old man was found dead inside of a suburban Orland Park residence. According to police, a 911 caller discovered an unresponsive person inside of a residence in the 14100 block of Concord Drive just after 6:30 p.m. Stream NBC 5 for free, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Suspected accomplice of alleged cop killer arrested for part in armed robbery | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suspected-accomplice-of-alleged-cop-killer-arrested-for-part-in-armed-robbery-sources/3930375/ | An individual who allegedly participated in an armed robbery with an [ armed suspect accused of gunning down a Chicago police officer has been arrested. ][17] Sources told NBC Chicago the suspect, who is believed to have assisted Alphanso Talley with an armed robbery at a dollar store on Saturday … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Gambling crackdown targets 2 popular Northwest Indiana restaurants | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/gambling-crackdown-targets-2-popular-northwest-indiana-restaurants/3930383/ | In the windows of the popular Paragon Restaurant in Hobart, Indiana, simple signs let patrons know it is closed. On Wednesday, more than 150 federal agents and other law enforcement raided the almost 50-year-old business and sister eatery Gino's Steakhouse in Merrillville as part of [ a federal gambling crackdown … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois sees largest spike in gas prices since Iran war began, data shows | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-sees-largest-spike-in-gas-prices-since-iran-war-began-data-shows/3930402/ | Illinois this week saw its biggest spike in gas prices since the war with Iran started, according to data. The average price in Cook, Lake, and McHenry Counties all rose more than 15 cents since Wednesday. Lake County, Indiana, has the largest increase. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | 2 injured, suburban Walmart closed after fire damages store | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-injured-suburban-walmart-closed-after-fire-damages-store/3930416/ | A suburban Walmart has been forced to temporarily close after a fire left two people injured Thursday. According to Oswego fire officials, the fire broke out on the roof of the Walmart located in the community of Montgomery just before 1 p.m. Thursday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois commission releases report: Could federal agents face charges? | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-accountability-commission-releases-report-could-federal-agents-face-charges/3930425/ | The commission Gov. JB Pritzker appointed to investigate what happened when federal immigration agents descended upon the Chicago area last year has wrapped up its investigations and is making state and federal recommendations. But before federal agents could face charges, more steps have to be taken. "(Our) findings contain repeated … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | NBC Local | What is May Day? What to know about the annual observance | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-is-may-day-what-to-know-about-the-annual-observance/3930463/ | Friday will mark the first day of May, and workers around the world will be observing the holiday known as “May Day.” Those observances will also occur in Chicago, [ with some students taking field trips to rallies ][1] honoring the sacrifices of workers who pushed for better wages and … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man accused of killing Chicago police officer to remain in custody, judge rules | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-accused-of-killing-chicago-police-officer-to-remain-in-custody-judge-rules | ![Judge denies pre-trial release for suspect accused of killing Chicago officer][9] #### [ Judge denies pre-trial release for suspect accused of killing Chicago officer ][10] The man charged with shooting and killing a Chicago police officer will stay behind bars until his next court date. #### The Brief * * … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/22-charged-northwest-indiana-gambling-ring-tied-threats-nationwide-arrests | ![Alleged gambling network in Indiana taken down by FBI][1] #### [ Alleged gambling network in Indiana taken down by FBI ][2] Here's what's going on in northwest Indiana. The FBI raided two restaurants in the area. Investigators say these places are tied to a gambling operation. Agents say it ran … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | LIV Golf just one of several sports projects Saudis are rethinking | https://chicago.suntimes.com/golf/2026/04/30/liv-golf-saudis-pif-sports-projects-olympics-soccer-epl | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][66] * [ Facebook ][67] * [ Bluesky ][68] * [ Email ][69] * [ Reddit ][70] * [ Flipboard ][71] The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf. It won’t be the first mega sports … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Former Chicago inspector general Deborah Witzburg hired by Illinois Attorney General's office | https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois/2026/04/30/former-inspector-general-deborah-witzburg-hired-illinois-attorney-general-raoul-chief-staff | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][52] * [ Facebook ][53] * [ Bluesky ][54] * [ Email ][55] * [ Reddit ][56] * [ Flipboard ][57] Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office has hired now-former Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg less than a week after she … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Noble charter network, suburban school districts face federal probe over LGBTQ-related lessons | https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/04/30/noble-charter-network-suburban-school-districts-face-federal-probe-over-lgbtq-related-lessons | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][34] * [ Facebook ][35] * [ Bluesky ][36] * [ Email ][37] * [ Reddit ][38] * [ Flipboard ][39] The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it is investigating 35 Illinois school districts, including several in the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago Abortion Fund sees its busiest first quarter in 40+ year history | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/30/chicago-abortion-fund-busiest-first-quarter-40-year-history | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] The Chicago Abortion Fund, the largest abortion fund in the country, took more calls from and spent more money … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Amazon Prime Video will carry three Duke men's basketball games | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/04/30/amazon-prime-video-will-carry-three-duke-mens-basketball-games | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][18] * [ Facebook ][19] * [ Bluesky ][20] * [ Email ][21] * [ Reddit ][22] * [ Flipboard ][23] DURHAM, N.C. — Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Choose Chicago wants a strategic plan to provide road map for spending hotel tax windfall | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/04/30/choose-chicago-strategic-plan-hotel-tax-windfall-marketing-tourism | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] It’s not enough for Chicago’s convention and tourism agency to get a hotel tax windfall that doubles its marketing … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Skylar Diggins enjoying 'honeymoon phase' with the Sky | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/04/30/skylar-diggins-enjoying-honeymoon-phase-with-the-sky | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Tyler Marsh doesn’t have the words for it, exactly. He just knows how it feels the moment Skylar Diggins … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Chicago’s May Day events celebrate workers’ struggle and solidarity | https://chicagoreader.com/city-life/reader-radar/may-day-2026/ | May Day was born out of the fight for an eight-hour workday in Chicago. Over the preceding decade, an international movement had grown to regulate the length of a working day, which could often run around 16 hours. Joining the fight, the American Federation of Labor set May 1, 1886, … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | April 30, 2026 | CBS Local | New report shows violent retail crime on the rise in Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-organized-retail-crime-association-report-violent-retail-crime/ | Violent retail crime is on the rise in Illinois, according to a new report from the Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association. Thefts where retail workers are threatened with weapons, or someone is hurt have risen 7% in the last year. "We've had knives brandished at associates when somebody was trying … |