Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know

The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. 

Chicago weather: Sunny Saturday ahead before rainy Father's Day

Chicago-area residents can expect a brief round of light rain Friday night before a sunny and pleasant Saturday gives way to a wetter Father's Day weekend.

South Side shooting leaves man dead
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A 29-year-old man is dead and another man is recovering after a shooting on the South Side.

FBI's Most Wanted captured after 14 years
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More than 14 years after a woman was found murdered just hours after her wedding, the man accused of killing her is finally back in the United States.

Man killed, bystander injured in West Pullman shooting: police

A 29-year-old man has died, and a 70-year-old has been injured after a shooting in the West Pullman neighborhood on Friday, according to Chicago police.

Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen

Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.

Chicago Public Library opens Obama branch
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 This Obama branch of the Chicago Public Library is the first at any presidential library in the country.  Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown joins.

Inside Chicago's teen takeovers: Organizers say violence isn't the goal

While some events have ended in fights, shootings, and arrests, the people helping organize them say the gatherings were never intended to become synonymous with violence.

Inside Chicago's teen takeovers: Organizers say violence isn't the goal
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While some events have ended in fights, shootings, and arrests, the people helping organize them say the gatherings were never intended to become synonymous with violence.

DuSable Black History Museum celebrates Juneteenth
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The nation’s oldest independent Black history museum is marking Juneteenth with food, history, entertainment, and more. President and CEO Perri Irmer breaks down the celebration.

Soccer jersey craze returning during World Cup
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Whether they have a story to tell, show support for a team, or just a fashion statement, the World Cup is bringing back the soccer jersey craze.

Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public
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The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public on Chicago’s South Side. Visitors can access the campus daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Obama Center opens, storm recovery and World Cup fever hits Chicago | Week in Review
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This week on "Week in Review," we look at the star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center, ongoing storm cleanup in northwest Indiana, hate crime charges after a cross-burning incident and a major police shooting settlement. We also cover teen takeover debates at City Hall, concerns over lead pipes, a popular club raising its entry age, an exclusive look inside ComEd's control center, World Cup excitement across Chicago and much more.

Innovative exoskeleton therapy for stroke survivors developed in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
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Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.