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March 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Sun glare may have contributed to Chicago Midway close call, NTSB report says

The NTSB released a preliminary report on the close call at Chicago Midway, where a Flexjet plane crossed the same runway where a Southwest flight was coming in to land.
March 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
March 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter to headline Lollapalooza 2025

The lineup for Lollapalooza 2025 is here.
March 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
March 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as the Chicago River flows green

The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
March 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
March 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM

Man shot outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport following altercation

At least one person has been shot outside Chicago O'Hare International Airport early Wednesday morning, police said.
March 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
2 months ago

Plane wing strikes ground vehicle, injuring driver at O'Hare, police say

United identified the injured man as an employee, adding that the airline was "ensuring he receives any necessary support and care."
2 months ago
4 months ago

Driver hurt after car plummets from edge of mall parking lot to the street below

A driver has been hospitalized after driving straight through the guardrail of a parking garage and landing their car upside down on the street below, police said.
4 months ago
5 months ago

Chicago mayor on the defensive following mass school board resignation

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is on the defensive following the resignation of the school board over budgetary issues.
5 months ago
7 months ago

Man charged in Chicago-area deadly train shooting of 4 people to appear in court

Four people were killed in a shooting early Monday on a Chicago Transit Authority train in Forest Park, Illinois. A suspect is in custody.
7 months ago
7 months ago

4 people killed in Chicago train shooting

An investigation is underway after a suspect allegedly shot the sleeping victims on the city’s elevated commuter train system in Forest Park.
7 months ago
7 months ago

4 killed in CTA Blue Line train station shooting near Chicago

Four people were killed in a shooting early Monday on a Chicago Transit Authority train in Forest Park, Illinois. A suspect is in custody.
7 months ago
7 months ago

DNC vendors represent 'the landscape of Chicago' small businesses

Minority and woman-owned businesses speak to ABC News about what it means to be involved in the Democratic National Convention.
7 months ago
7 months ago

The Chicago small businesses behind the DNC

Minority- and women-owned Chicago small businesses discuss being given the opportunity to be vendors for the Democratic National Convention.
7 months ago
7 months ago

Heightened security at DNC as protesters descend upon Chicago

Law enforcement will face a major test on Monday when thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to march in Chicago during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
7 months ago
8 months ago

Navy exonerates Black sailors charged in Port Chicago disaster 80 years later

Hundreds of Black sailors have been exonerated for refusing orders to keep loading munitions after a pair of explosions killed hundreds of people. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
8 months ago
9 months ago

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago successfully performs rare kidney transplant

John Nicholas received a kidney from a childhood friend. Doctors said he was young and healthy enough only to use spinal anesthesia. He was back home less than 24 hours after receiving his new kidney.
9 months ago
9 months ago

The Bean, Chicago's iconic sculpture, officially reopens after park improvements

Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean, a sculpture in Millennium Park in Chicago, has reopened after plaza improvements.
9 months ago
1 year ago

Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca

The Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals have taken Xavier L. Tate Jr. into custody on suspicion of murder.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca

Xaxier L. Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in the Chicago suburb of Glendale Heights, Illinois, police said.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Reward grows to $100,000 in search for suspect in slaying of Chicago police officer

The sister of Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Reward now $100,000 for information in killing of Chicago Police Officer

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 22-year-old in connection with the shooting of the 30-year-old officer and have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca speaks out   

"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed from neighborhood sidewalk

The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed and preserved from neighborhood sidewalk

The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting

Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources

A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Surveillance video released in connection with Chicago cop killing

Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Police in Chicago mourn loss of officer

Police are searching for a suspect and a motive in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer. Authorities say the officer was gunned down as he headed home from his shift.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago police officer killed on way home from shift: Officials

Police said the officer was in his uniform, but with a jacket over it at the time he was shot.
1 year ago
1 year ago

At least 40 people shot over the weekend in Chicago

Seven people lost their lives after multiple shootings during a violent weekend in Chicago including one child killed after gunfire erupted at a family gathering.
1 year ago
1 year ago

9-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering

A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 9-year-old, when gunfire broke out in Chicago, according to police.
1 year ago
1 year ago

video released from deadly police shooting in Chicago where 96 shots were fired.

The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released bodycam footage of a police shooting that occurred last month in West Garfield Park.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Two-thirds of Chicago children exposed to lead in water

The estimate from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Stanford University School of Medicine was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago firefighters scramble to save people in high rise fire

At least eight people were hurt, including an infant, in the blaze, firefighters said.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago-based Male Mogul Initiative transforms lives

Founded by a former NFL player, the Male Mogul Initiative teaches leadership and provides a path to success for young men from under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Chicago man takes leisurely stroll on Lake Michigan ice

A Chicago man — dressed in his swim trunks — braved the sub-zero wind chill to take a leisurely stroll on the pancake ice covering Lake Michigan.
1 year ago
1 year ago

Several injured after Chicago train crashes

A Chicago commuter train collided with rail equipment, injuring at least 19 people, officials said.
1 year ago
2 years ago

24 injured in Chicago tent collapse

Five people were hospitalized after the tent that was set up for an event outside Chicago collapsed, investigators said.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Chicago schools cut days short, go virtual amid scorching temperatures

ABC News’ Alex Perez is in Chicago where heat has forced schools to change schedules and cancel in-person classes.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Thousands of rubber ducks float down Chicago River in annual Duck Derby

Thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River and floated to the finish line in the annual Duck Derby, a charity event supporting Special Olympics Illinois.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Man arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old in Chicago, police say

Michael Goodman, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection the death of Serabi Medina, Chicago police officials said in a statement.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Massive explosion destroys home outside Chicago

Plus, a woman in Maine recovers after fighting off a black bear in her backyard.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Holiday weekend violence leaves 75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago

More than 70 people were shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including a father of four who was gunned down at a Father's Day park gathering.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago

More than 50 people were shot, 11 fatally, over a violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, police said.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Community activists speak out after killing of 24-year-old Chicago police officer

Community members gathered outside the district police station asking for the public's help.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Dating app users subjected to string of robberies in Chicago

At least nine incidents have occurred in Lawndale since early March.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott's migrant busing to cities

Lightfoot and Adams said Texas intends to begin busing migrants to major cities starting today.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Brandon Johnson will serve as Chicago's 57th mayor

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson talks about his goals for the city and its residents.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education

Brandon Johnson told GMA3 he is committed to addressing "root causes."
2 years ago
2 years ago

Firefighter killed, 3 others hurt in Chicago high-rise fire

A 25-year veteran firefighter collapsed on the 11th floor and was unable to be revived.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Chicago residents concerned after 2 women found dead, teen missing

Residents of Little Village are demanding answers from authorities on the incidents.
2 years ago