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- 1Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with lead wins for two shows▼Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with lead acting wins for 2 shows
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has made Emmy Awards history by winning lead acting honours for two different shows. The achievement, reported by ABC7 Chicago, marks a rare double in television awards, cementing Rhys's reputation following his acclaimed performances in series drama. The news is being widely shared as one of the standout stories of this year's Emmys.
- 2Jesse Jackson memorial services expanded to Chicago and South Carolina▼Rev. Jesse Jackson: Services to honor civil rights icon expanded to include Chicago, South Carolina
Memorial services honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader, have been expanded to include events in Chicago and South Carolina, according to ABC7 Chicago. Jackson, a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is being honored with services in multiple locations as tributes continue.
- 3US midterm election 2026: voter registration and polling info for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin▼When is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
ABC7 Chicago has published a guide to the 2026 US midterm elections covering Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. It explains when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, deadlines for early voting and where to find polling place information. The guide is aimed at helping voters in the three states prepare for the midterms.
- 4Teams pull plane at O'Hare for Special Olympics fundraiser●Teams compete in O'Hare plane-pulling event to raise funds for Special Olympics
Teams took part in a plane-pulling competition at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to raise money for Special Olympics. Participants competed to haul an aircraft as part of the charity event, with proceeds supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Coverage from ABC7 Chicago highlighted the fundraising effort and the community turnout at the airport.