June 11, 2026 Chicago sports champion says city officials are 'in denial' about Bears leaving for Indiana Former Cubs star Anthony Rizzo says Chicago is in denial about the Bears leaving for Hammond, Indiana, calling the move absolutely wild for fans.
June 10, 2026 Chicago cop killing suspect calls for comfort for mom after entering plea as slain officer’s family watches Alphanso Talley, a seven-time felon, pleaded not guilty to charges in the fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew.
June 9, 2026 My walk across America is over, but my mission for South Side kids is not Pastor Corey Brooks shares lessons from his cross-country walk and asks supporters to help reach the $25 million goal for the South Side community.
June 8, 2026 Four dead and 29 shot in Chicago weekend violence as leaders tout crime progress Four people died and 29 were shot in numerous shootings over three days in Chicago, including victims as young as 12 years old, police report.
June 5, 2026 Chicago Bears take major step toward leaving city after more than a century as franchise makes Indiana plans The Chicago Bears board voted to advance their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, marking a historic step toward leaving the city.
June 4, 2026 Chicago mayor makes stunning admission about attending Bears game while trying to keep team in city Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson admitted to leaving a Bears game early to beat Soldier Field traffic, missing the team's dramatic comeback win.
June 3, 2026 Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, allegedly tried to open exit doors mid-flight and choked a flight attendant on a Frontier Airlines plane before being restrained.
June 2, 2026 Chicago college removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns University of Chicago Laboratory Schools removed the LGBTQ pride flag after administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality policies.
June 2, 2026 Chicago cop killing suspect sent back to jail by judge who previously freed him under controversial bail law The accused killer of Chicago police officer John Bartholomew is ordered back into custody in a carjacking case after the SAFE-T Act drew scrutiny.
June 2, 2026 Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program A Chicago high school is eliminating its Arabic language program amid budget cuts and low enrollment, sparking petitions and community opposition.