ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago home decorates house with 'Stranger Things' theme for Halloween 2026
- Title
- Chicago home decorates house with 'Stranger Things' theme for Halloween 2026
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Fans of the "Stranger Things" show decorated their home for #halloween 2026 in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
- Title
- Halloween 2026 decorations in Elmhurst, Illinois
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Check out these #Halloween decorations in Elmhurst, Illinois!
- Title
- Halloween 2026 decorations in Addison, Illinois
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Check out these #Halloween decorations in Addison, Illinois!
- Title
- Russia downplays suspected plague case as Trump offers US help
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Kremlin on Monday welcomed President Donald Trump’s offer to provide assistance to Russia over a case of pneumonia of unknown origin reported in the Irkutsk region. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/russia-downplays-suspected-plague-case-trump-offers-us-help/19913815/?cb=1k4970jrs
- Title
- South suburban communities receive more than $8M for storm cleanup
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Cook County and local leaders announced an investment of more than $8 million to help remove debris left behind from storms last August.
- Title
- White Sox fans gear up for potential ALDS clincher at home
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Chicago White Sox return home with a two-game lead over Cleveland and a chance to clinch the American League Division Series after opening the postseason with an undefeated road record.
- Title
- Paramount-Warner Bros. $81B merger complete; 'Skydance' will trade on Wall Street this week
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/paramont-warner-bros-81-billion-dollar-merger-complete-skydance-will-trade-wall-street-week/19913297/
- Title
- Tractor pulling hayride flips, leaving several injured, teen driver in critical condition
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
More than a dozen children and teens were ejected from a wagon after a tractor overturned while traveling downhill at a high rate of speed during a hayride in upstate New York, authorities said.
The 16-year-old driver of the tractor remained in critical condition a day after the accident, authorities said Monday.
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon during a German Baptist youth group gathering in Wellsburg, according to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/tractor-pulling-hayride-flips-leaving-several-injured-teen-driver-critical-condition/19913331/?cb=1k48nbi42
- Title
- 'General Hospital,' 'Days of Our Lives,' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/days-lives-general-hospital-actor-robert-kelker-kelly-dies-62/19911238/?cb=1k470r75a
https://abc7chicago.com/story/days-lives-general-hospital-actor-robert-kelker-kelly-dies-62/19911238/?cb=1k470r75a
- Title
- Former TV news anchor sentenced for stabbing mother to death: Court records
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Angelynn Elizabeth Mock, 47, was charged with first-degree murder after her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, was fatally stabbed the morning of Halloween in her Wichita home, officials said.
- Title
- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at 6:30 p.m.
- Runtime
- 30:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
- Title
- Acrylic latex caulk 101: How to fill gaps in trim and baseboards
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Learn how to use acrylic latex caulk to fill gaps in trim, baseboards and molding for a clean, professional-looking finish.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-use-acrylic-latex-caulk-hide-gaps-trim-baseboards-molding/19892782/
- Title
- Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/trump-suggests-iran-take-los-angeles-san-diego-campaign-event-nebraska/19912174/
President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran attack Los Angeles and San Diego while speaking at a midterm campaign event in Nebraska on Monday, sparking outrage from California political leaders.
When speaking about the ongoing war with Iran, Trump said the economic impact of the war is a "small price to pay."
"And again, remember, with the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said to the crowd.
- Title
- Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86.
Bakker died Monday, his second wife, Lori Bakker, said in a statement. His cause of death was not immediately clear.
The pair lived near the Missouri entertainment town of Branson and filmed their TV show "The Jim Bakker Show" there since it launched in 2003. Bakker suffered a stroke in 2020.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/jim-bakker-dies-televangelist-brought-down-scandal-86/19912291/
- Title
- Self-proclaimed 'home saver' accused of grand larceny
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A self-proclaimed "home saver" is now facing charges, including grand larceny, accused of taking mortgage payments from a homeowner she promised to help avoid foreclosure.
- Title
- Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life without parole for wife's murder
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An Ohio man who was found guilty of murdering his wife and staging the crime scene to make it seem as if an intruder had broken into their home and fatally shot the mother of two was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Caleb Flynn, 40, a former pastor who once appeared as a contestant on "American Idol" in 2013, was found guilty of aggravated murder and multiple counts of murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his wife, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/former-american-idol-contestant-caleb-flynn-sentenced-wifes-murder/19909648/
- Title
- Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promotional ads
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
President Donald Trump said Monday night that he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for a multimillion-dollar pro-Trump ad blitz ahead of the midterm elections, saying his super PAC will now pay for them.
While he dismissed criticism of the ads as "a rather standard thing to do," he said he had decided to run them on his own dime rather than that of the U.S. government in a post on his social media platform.
"I have decided to do the Patriotic Ads, among others, and pay for them myself, and with money I raised for MAGA, Inc," Trump wrote, referring to his super PAC.
- Title
- Rash of burglaries on 75th Street spurs meeting between South Side alderman, 5 businesses
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Business owners and a South Side alderman will have an emergency meeting Tuesday after five businesses were hit along a stretch of East 75th Street alone.
Many of the businesses have been around for decades.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-rash-burglaries-75th-street-spurs-meeting-between-alderman-william-hall-5-businesses/19912833/
- Title
- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team. abc7chicago.com
- Title
- Ex-suburban cops charged for unauthorized use of Flock cameras: pros.
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Two former suburban police officers now face charges for allegedly misusing Flock license plate reader cameras.
- Title
- Dramatic moment wedding guests use chairs to stop rainwater flooding venue
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Dramatic moment wedding guests use chairs to stop rainwater flooding venue
- Title
- Bomber departs RAF Fairford as US pulls aircraft following suspected terror plot
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Bomber departs RAF Fairford as US pulls aircraft following suspected terror plot
- Title
- Firefighters rescue dog after vehicle crashes into surf near Malibu
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Firefighters rescue dog after vehicle crashes into surf near Malibu
- Title
- Cyclist documents battle with 'evil' swooping magpie named Terry
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Cyclist documents battle with 'evil' swooping magpie named Terry
- Title
- 'Chungus' the bear hops out of garbage truck
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 'Chungus' the bear hops out of garbage truck
- Title
- LIVE: Former 'American Idol' contestant to be sentenced for wife's murder
- Runtime
- 1:42:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/story/former-american-idol-contestant-caleb-flynn-sentenced-wifes-murder/19909648/
- Title
- LIVE: Woman shot by Border Patrol files lawsuit
- Runtime
- 23:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com
- Title
- LIVE: Tech leaders, AI whistleblowers face NYC Council questions at hearing
- Runtime
- 2:42:16
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/google-meta-openai-among-firms-appearing-nyc-ai-hearing/19909409/
- Title
- Ex-Bears LB Otis Wilson in altercation with security at Soldier Field
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Former Bears Super Bowl champion linebacker Otis Wilson was involved in an altercation with a female and male security officer at Soldier Field. https://abc7chicago.com/post/otis-wilson-security-scuffle-soldier-field-ex-chicago-bears-linebacker-altercation/19911633/
- Title
- Suspect's mom says she sought help for years as officials search for motive in 7-year-old's killing
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Shavon Gayden is accused of fatally stabbing Eddimar Hernandez near 87th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue on Saturday morning. https://abc7chicago.com/post/shavon-gayden-woman-charged-chicago-stabbing-death-eddimar-paola-hernandez-chatham-due-court-monday/19909533/
- Title
- White Sox up 2-0 in ALDS, go for sweep Wednesday
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The White Sox had a 4-3 comeback win over the Guardians to take a 2-0 ALDS lead. They go for the sweep Wednesday and are off to a 4-0 start this postseason despite playing all four games on the road. https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/mlb-playoffs-2026-chicago-white-sox-top-houston-astros-cubs-routed-san-diego-padres-live-updates/19891175/entry/19911890/
- Title
- Abandoned mines pose risks beneath some Illinois and Indiana communities, investigation finds
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A hidden danger may be lying beneath communities across Illinois, Indiana and the rest of the country: abandoned mines that were built more than a century ago. https://abc7chicago.com/post/abandoned-mines-pose-risks-illinois-indiana-investigation-finds-following-alton-sinkhole-coal-city-belleville-issues/19911243/
- Title
- Bears coach Ben Johnson trolls media with double QB start
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Bears are 3-1, and coach Ben Johnson is feeling good enough to troll after he started Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent on the first play of the Bears 23-12 win over the Jets. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-coach-ben-johnson-tells-espn1000-quarterback-tyson-bagent-expected-start-green-bay-packers-sunday/19910474/
- Title
- LIVE: Scene of a school bus crash in Winter Haven, Florida
- Runtime
- 58:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com
- Title
- White Sox fans celebrate Game 2 comeback victory, look ahead to series return to Chicago
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
White Sox fans on the South Side celebrated Monday night after the team rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Cleveland Guardians and take a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series. https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/mlb-playoffs-2026-chicago-white-sox-top-houston-astros-cubs-routed-san-diego-padres-live-updates/19891175/
- Title
- LIVE: Coast Guard gives update on missing medical transport plane off Nantucket
- Runtime
- 1:00:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/story/medical-plane-missing-gulfstream-100-bound-boston-bermuda-goes-nantucket-massachusetts-us-coast-guard-says/19904752/
- Title
- Burglars hit 4 Chatham businesses, steal empty cash drawer and cake slices from Soul Veg City
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Burglars hit four South Side businesses, and they were caught on camera stealing an empty cash drawer and cake slices from Soul Veg City, according to the restaurant. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chatham-chicago-crime-news-burglary-suspects-hit-4-businesses-caught-video-taking-empty-cash-drawer-cake-soul-veg-city/19911716/
- Title
- Woman wounded in Chicago Border Patrol shooting announces lawsuit
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Marimar Martinez, who was wounded in a Border Patrol shooting in Brighton Park, Chicago during 'Operation Midway Blitz,' announced a lawsuit Monday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/marimar-martinez-wounded-border-patrol-shooting-brighton-park-chicago-during-operation-midway-blitz-announces-lawsuit/19910792/
- Title
- Metra is showing off a new battery-powered train at a big transit expo in Chicago Monday.
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/metra-shows-off-new-battery-powered-train-american-public-transportation-association-conference-chicagos-mccormick-place/19910885/
- Title
- Man charged in shooting that critically injured 14-year-old boy: CPD
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Muhammad Sayadul Boshar was charged in a West Rogers Park shooting on North Rockwell Street that injured a 14-year-old boy, Chicago police said. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/muhammad-sayadul-boshar-charged-west-rogers-park-shooting-north-rockwell-street-injured-14-year-old-boy-chicago-police/19910395/
- Title
- As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/election-looms-supreme-court-reconvenes-new-wave-trump-cases/19909702/?cb=1k473gg06
- Title
- Bagent expected to start against Packers Sunday: Johnson
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson told ESPN1000 that quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start against the Green Bay Packers Sunday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-coach-ben-johnson-tells-espn1000-quarterback-tyson-bagent-expected-start-green-bay-packers-sunday/19910474/
- Title
- CPS board candidate vows to stay in race as investigation is reopened
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez said he will remain in the race after the CPS IG reopened an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him. https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-election-hilario-dominguez-chicago-school-board-president-candidate-staying-race-amid-sexual-harassment-investigation/19911163/
- Title
- Dennis Hastert, former US speaker convicted in hush money case, dies
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/dennis-hastert-former-us-speaker-illinois-convicted-hush-money-case-dies/19909909/
- Title
- Chicago Council committee approves $260M police misconduct settlement
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Chicago City Council committee approved a $260M police misconduct settlement for CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara victims. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-committee-consider-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-cpd-det-reynaldo-guevara-victims/19909578/
- Title
- Chicago woman charged in deadly Oak Brook mall shooting: police
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chance Jamerson was charged with attempted armed robbery in the Oakbrook Center mall shooting that killed Justin Hill, Oak Brook police said. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chance-jamerson-charged-attempted-armed-robbery-oakbrook-center-mall-shooting-killed-justin-hill-oak-brook-police/19911089/
- Title
- Driver in Pennsylvania crash that killed 1, injured 8 had license revoked: police
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/john-ryan-driver-haverford-township-pennsylvania-crash-killed-1-injured-8-had-license-revoked-medical-reasons-police/19911046/?cb=1k46t4th1
- Title
- Letters from Caleb Flynn's daughters read in court during his sentencing for killing their mother
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, while he was having an affair. Relatives read letters from his daughters, Ava and Alyssa, during his hearing. https://abc7chicago.com/story/former-american-idol-contestant-caleb-flynn-sentenced-wifes-murder/19909648/
- Title
- 2 killed, 35 injured in Georgia block party shootings
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/vienna-georgia-shootings-block-party-celebrating-dooly-county-high-school-win-kills-2-injures-35-no-arrests-announced/19910969/
- Title
- Parents renew call for Safe Passage assault of student in Brainerd
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/parents-renew-call-safe-passage-program-brainerd-school-reported-assault-student/19910317/
