ABC 7 Chicago
Masked shooters kill 17-year-old boy on street, injure two men in car in Back of the Yards: police
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- Masked shooters kill 17-year-old boy on street, injure two men in car in Back of the Yards: police
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Witnesses say the teen victim appeared to be on his way to school when the shooting happened. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-teen-killed-2-others-critically-hurt-5000-block-throop-street-police-say/19174824/
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- LIVE: Indiana State Police update on I-80/94 shooting
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- 27:54
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- More at abc7chicago.com https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-involved-shooting-closes-lanes-traffic-94-nw-indiana/19173158/
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- How could 'mega-projects' bill aimed at keeping Bears in Illinois impact taxpayers?
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is hoping a new report will give lawmakers something to think about as they work on the bill that could determine if the Bears stay in Illinois. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-stadium-update-cook-county-treasurers-office-study-shows-would-get-annual-39m-property-tax-break/19176763/
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- Obama Center to serve as home base for some of foundation's programs
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Obama Presidential Center will be more than just a library. It will serve as home base for some of the Obama Foundation's programs. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/obama-presidential-center-serve-home-base-foundations-programs-like-future-leaders/19176525/
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- Nephew of Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A man described as the nephew of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán has been arrested, Mexico's top security official said Tuesday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/nephew-joaquin-el-chapo-guzman-arrested-mexico-more-1500-pounds-cocaine-seized/19175302/
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- 1 killed, 2 hurt in crash involving 2 semis off I-55: ISP
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A deadly crash was impacting Arsenal Road near I-55 in Channahon on Tuesday morning. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-traffic-chopper-7-crash-involving-2-semis-arsenal-road-55-channahon-illinois/19173930/
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- Alders seek to curb teen takeovers with parent accountability after 3 shot near Hyde Park gathering
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Some alderpersons are seeking to curb teen takeovers through parent accountability after a triple shooting happened near the latest gathering. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-3-shot-blocks-away-teen-takeover-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-police-say/19173062/
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- Fatalities confirmed after chemical tank ruptures at WA facility
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A chemical tank ruptured at a facility in Washington state, resulting in multiple critical injuries and fatalities, authorities said. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/multiple-injuries-reported-chemical-explosion-facility-washington-state/19174891/
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- US forces target missile launch sites, boats in 'self-defense' strikes in Iran: CENTCOM
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
U.S. forces on Monday launched what U.S. Central Command described as "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/iran-war-news-trump-peace-deal-strait-of-hormuz-oil-gas-prices/19168718/
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- Tour bus hit head on by a Corvette
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A packed tour bus is hit head on by a careening Corvette, and it's all caught on camera.
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- RFK Jr. picks up two black Racer snakes with his bare hands
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
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- Scientists are showing off a newly discovered blue octopus
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Scientists are showing off a newly discovered blue octopus that could fit in the palm of your hand. The recently identified species, Microeledone galapagensis, was found deep in the ocean in the Galápagos Islands.
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- NASA officials hold news conference on plans to have sustained moon presence
- Runtime
- 18:35
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com.
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- Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
In a social media post after the visit, Trump said that he had just finished his "6 month physical" and that "Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trump-see-doctors-annual-physical-walter-reed-medical-center-what-public-finds-is/19173662/
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- China car falls from bridge into river
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An eyewitness caught the moment a car on the edge of a broken bridge in east-central China fell into a fast-flowing river after the structure gave way. The vehicle had been evacuated before it fell.
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- Alcatraz ferry slams into San Francisco's Pier 31, shattering passenger windows
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A ferry carrying passengers collided with Pier 31 while docking Sunday evening, breaking multiple windows and leaving some riders shaken.
Video of the incident shows the vessel striking the pier, with several passengers saying the impact knocked people off their feet and turned a scenic trip into a frightening experience.
https://preview.abc7chicago.com/post/alcatraz-city-cruises-ferry-slams-san-franciscos-pier-31-shattering-passenger-windows/19175359/
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- Ring camera footage captures massive explosion that leveled Plainfield Twp. home
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Ring camera footage captures massive explosion that leveled Plainfield Twp. home
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- Bouncy house flown over backyard due to strong wind in Florida
- Runtime
- 0:08
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Watch the moment a bouncy house flew through a backyard in Dade county, Florida due to extreme wind, damaging a parked SUV.
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- Tennessee high school graduates accept diplomas in downpour
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Tennessee high school graduates accept diplomas in downpour
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- Chicago police investigating break-in at Manny's Deli
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-investigating-break-mannys-deli/19174002/
Chicago police are investigating a break-in at Manny's Deli in the South Loop Tuesday morning.
The break-in occurred at about 3 a.m. in the 1000-block of South Jefferson Street.
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- Equipment for UFC fight placed at the White House
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Equipment for a future UFC fight is being placed on the South Lawn in front of the White House
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- Teen killed, 2 others critically hurt in South Side shooting, Chicago police say
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A teen was killed and two others were critically hurt in a South Side shooting Tuesday, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened at about 7:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of S. Throop Street, police said.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-teen-killed-2-others-critically-hurt-5000-block-throop-street-police-say/19174824/
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- Outrage grows over NorCal officer tied to violent teen arrest, excessive force allegations
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The incident has drawn direct parallels to a traffic stop from nearly a year ago involving Myah Hamilton, who was 18 at the time. Cellphone video from that encounter shows Hamilton being arrested by the same officer now under scrutiny for the high school incident.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/norcal-officer-bianca-camacho-reassigned-amid-excessive-force-claims-new-video-violence-surfaces/19172592/
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- How to make perfect potted plants: Thriller, filler, spiller method
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Learn how to create beautiful potted plants using the "thriller, filler, spiller" method. A simple, foolproof way to elevate your outdoor space.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-make-perfect-potted-plants-thriller-filler-spiller-method/19138064/
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- Suspect killed, Indiana trooper injured on I-80/94 shooting
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A suspect was killed and an Indiana State Police trooper wounded in a shooting at a traffic stop on I-80/94 Tuesday, Indiana State Police said.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-involved-shooting-closes-lanes-traffic-94-nw-indiana/19173158/
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- Suspect killed, Indiana trooper injured on I-80/94 shooting in Hammond
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-involved-shooting-closes-lanes-traffic-94-nw-indiana/19173158/
A suspect was killed and an Indiana State Police trooper wounded in a shooting during a traffic stop on I-80/94 Tuesday morning, Indiana State Police said.
Officers responded just after midnight to assist Indiana State Police in a traffic stop on I-80/94 east of the Indiana/Illinois state line.
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- Chopper 7 over major crash involving 2 semis near I-55 in south suburbs
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A major crash is impacting Arsenal Road near I-55 in Channahon, Illinois.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-traffic-chopper-7-crash-involving-2-semis-arsenal-road-55-channahon-illinois/19173930/
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- Large Chicago gathering impacts traffic on North Side on Memorial Day
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/teen-takeover-chicago-news-crowds-prompt-large-police-response-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-amid-trend-plans/19171065/
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- 3 shot blocks away from teen takeover at 57th Street Beach: Chicago police
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Three men were wounded in a shooting at a large gathering Monday night blocks away from a teen takeover at 57th Street Beach, Chicago police said.
The shooting took place at about 10 p.m. in the 1600-block of East 55th Street.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-3-shot-blocks-away-teen-takeover-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-police-say/19173062/
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- Indiana State Police give an update on a shooting that killed a suspect and wounded a trooper.
- Runtime
- 12:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Indiana State Police give an update on a shooting that killed a suspect and wounded a trooper.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-involved-shooting-closes-lanes-traffic-94-nw-indiana/19173158/
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- 3 shot blocks away from teen takeover at 57th Street Beach in Hyde Park, Chicago police say
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Three men were wounded in a shooting at a large gathering Monday night blocks away from a teen takeover at 57th Street Beach, Chicago police said.
The shooting took place at about 10 p.m. in the 1600-block of East 55th Street.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-3-shot-blocks-away-teen-takeover-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-police-say/19173062/
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- Man charged in crash that killed woman in Grand Crossing, Chicago police say
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The woman died at the scene. She was identified as Detrice D. Wortham by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Garland Spikes, 45, is accused of driving the McLaren and running a red light, causing the crash, according to police.
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- 18-year-old charged with hitting 5 CPD officers with car amid West Side after-prom 'teen takeover'
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/rashad-johnson-charged-hitting-5-officers-car-roosevelt-loomis-amid-teen-takeover-chicago-police-department/19171102/
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- Otter Family Pools Together for 'Swim Lessons' at Cincinnati Zoo
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An otter “swim lesson” went awry at Cincinnati Zoo as the adorable pups continuously tried to climb right out of the pool.
Footage from Cincinnati Zoo shows their Asian small-clawed otter family, including three small pups born in April, splashing around in a shallow pool.
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- Police Rescue Baby From Vehicle Trapped in Rushing Floodwaters
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Police rescued a baby from a car which had become trapped in floodwaters after heavy rain soaked Beeville, Texas, on May 23.
Footage from the City of Beeville Police Department shows officers safely retrieving the baby from the car, after the driver entered a flooded creek crossing.
Police said no one was hurt in the incident, and reminded motorists about the dangers of driving in flooded areas.
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- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team.
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- Chaotic scene unfolds near North Avenue Beach
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Video from the scene shows police trying to break up the crowd, which appears to be snarling traffic on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. https://abc7chicago.com/post/teen-takeover-chicago-news-crowds-prompt-large-police-response-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-amid-trend-plans/19171065/
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- Officer loaded into hospital as CPD tries to disperse large crowd at South Side beach
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Crowds prompted a large police response at a South Side beach after reports of plans for a teen takeover there on Monday night. https://abc7chicago.com/post/teen-takeover-chicago-news-crowds-prompt-large-police-response-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-amid-trend-plans/19171065/
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- Teens among at least 25 shot over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago; no homicides reported: CPD
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
At least 25 people have been shot in gun violence across Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend, police said, but no homicides have been reported. https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/chicago-shootings-memorial-day-weekend-18-shot-0-killed-gun-violence-city-police-department-says-live-news-update/19161101/
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- LIVE LOOK AROUND CHICAGO - Memorial Day 2026
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- 24:22
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Crowds prompt large police response at Chicago's 57th Street Beach amid teen takeover plans
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Police are working to disperse the crowds. https://abc7chicago.com/post/teen-takeover-chicago-news-crowds-prompt-large-police-response-57th-street-beach-hyde-park-amid-trend-plans/19171065/
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- Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park over holiday weekend
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/yosemite-national-parks-reservation-system-ends-leading-chaos-park-memorial-day-weekend/19165661/
Yosemite National Park is seeing heavy congestion at the start of its first summer without a timed reservation system, with visitors reporting long lines, limited parking and crowded conditions throughout the park.
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- Chicago veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago's Vietnam Memorial has become the site of anti-war protests. https://abc7chicago.com/post/veterans-gather-downtown-chicago-protest-iran-war-donald-trump-administration-actions-vietnam-memorial/19169540/
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- When's the best time to travel home from your Memorial Day trip?
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Millions are traveling for Memorial Day weekend this year. https://abc7chicago.com/post/ceremonies-parades-chicago-area-marking-memorial-day-including-naperville-arlington-heights-aurora/19166771/
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- Video shows the terrifying moment a paraglider was struck by a plane.
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
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- 'No' to ketchup! Chicagoans stay serious about Chicago-style dogs
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicagoans are staying serious about their Chicago-style dogs as they enjoy the nice weather on Monday. https://abc7chicago.com/post/ceremonies-parades-chicago-area-marking-memorial-day-including-naperville-arlington-heights-aurora/19166771/
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- No confirmed homicides over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago for 1st time in at least a decade
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/chicago-shootings-memorial-day-weekend-18-shot-0-killed-gun-violence-city-police-department-says-live-news-update/19161101/
According ABC7's count of Memorial Day weekend violence, 2026 is the first time, in at least a decade, that there has not been a confirmed homicide.
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- Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/woman-killed-patio-umbrella-dining-lakeside-south-carolina-restaurant-coroner/19169935/
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- Pope Leo's take on AI explained
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/..
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.
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- Tennessee high school graduates accept diplomas in downpour
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Centennial High School graduates receive their diplomas amid a downpour in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday, May 2.
