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Pritzker says Bears must express what they want from Illinois, remains open to special session

CHICAGO (WLS) — The finger-pointing surrounding the Bears stadium saga continues with elected officials from Illinois, Chicago, and Indiana all placing the blame for the continued...

Officials ID man killed in explosion that shut down I-290 for hours in west suburb

Illinois1 week ago

Officials ID man killed in explosion that shut down I-290 for hours in west suburb

WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) — Officials have identified the man who died in an explosion that shut down Interstate 290 in the west suburbs for hours on...

Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears

Illinois4 weeks ago

Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated on Friday that he is optimistic that lawmakers will pass the so-called mega projects bill that could keep...

Pritzker blasts Johnson’s push to keep Bears in Chicago: ‘The mayor has no plan’

Illinois4 weeks ago

Pritzker blasts Johnson’s push to keep Bears in Chicago: ‘The mayor has no plan’

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had some harsh words for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday, exposing the deep divide between the two leaders...

2 injured in Bishop Ford Freeway shooting on South Side, Illinois State Police say

Illinois2 months ago

2 injured in Bishop Ford Freeway shooting on South Side, Illinois State Police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, April 5, 2026 10:24PM CHICAGO (WLS) — Two people were injured in a Bishop Ford Freeway shooting on Chicago’s South Side...

FEMA rejects Illinois’ appeal for major disaster relief after August storms hit Chicago area

Illinois4 months ago

FEMA rejects Illinois’ appeal for major disaster relief after August storms hit Chicago area

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:39AM CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois families hit hard by storms last August will not get extra federal help....

IL Accountability Commission on Midway Blitz calls for rogue federal officers to face prosecution

Illinois5 months ago

IL Accountability Commission on Midway Blitz calls for rogue federal officers to face prosecution

CHICAGO (WLS) — A special commission appointed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to review the actions of federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz is calling for...

Chicago finance committee approves alternate budget proposal without mayor’s controversial head tax

Finance6 months ago

Chicago finance committee approves alternate budget proposal without mayor’s controversial head tax

CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago City Council committee approved an alternative budget plan brought by a group of alderpersons on Tuesday. A group of alderpersons presented...

Chicago woman testifies about being dragged out of car, detained by federal agents in viral video

Washington, D.C6 months ago

Chicago woman testifies about being dragged out of car, detained by federal agents in viral video

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 2:09AM Chicago woman Dayanne Figueroa testified in Washington, DC about being dragged out of a car by federal...

Man, woman die at North Chicago’s Naval Station Great Lakes: coroner

Illinois8 months ago

Man, woman die at North Chicago’s Naval Station Great Lakes: coroner

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, October 11, 2025 3:13PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) — A man...