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- 1Idaho church body linked to 1982 Tylenol poisoningsβMan found dead in Idaho church 40 years ago linked to 1982 Tylenol poisonings
Investigators say a man found dead in an Idaho church roughly 40 years ago has been linked to the 1982 Chicago-area Tylenol poisonings, the unsolved case that killed seven people and transformed US drug packaging with tamper-proof seals. The identification of a possible suspect has revived attention to one of America's most notorious cold cases.
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The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are facing off in a rare neutral-site series, moved to Florida because of messy weather in Boston. The unusual arrangement has drawn attention from baseball fans, since regular-season MLB games are almost never played at neutral venues. Coverage from CBS Sports highlights the novelty of a big-market matchup shifting south mid-series.
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The 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago took a dramatic turn when the International team swept the United States in Saturday foursomes, seizing the overall lead. Coverage is focused on the Session 3 four-ball recap and how to watch the remaining weekend action, with fans weighing in on the US team's collapse and the Internationals' upset surge.
- 4Plastic pollution building up in the Great LakesβΌGreat waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
The Chicago Tribune reports on the growing problem of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, describing how plastic waste is accumulating in the waters that supply drinking water to tens of millions of people in the United States and Canada. The report examines the sources of the pollution and the challenges of cleaning it up.
- 5Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with lead wins for two showsβΌMatthew 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.
- 6New suspect with L.A. ties emerges in 1982 Tylenol murdersβPossible suspect with deep ties to L.A. emerges in unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders
A possible suspect with deep ties to Los Angeles has emerged in the unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders, the Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people after cyanide was laced into bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol. The case, one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes, led to tamper-proof packaging laws. The new lead revives attention on a case that has gone cold for over four decades.
- 7Fighter jets intercept 10 planes in Chicago-area no-fly zoneβΌFighter jets intercept 10 airplanes in the Chicago area that violated a no-fly zone set up because of Trump's golf visit
Fighter jets intercepted ten aircraft over the Chicago area after they violated a temporary no-fly zone imposed for President Trump's golf visit. Residents reported seeing and hearing the jets overhead as multiple intercepts were carried out. Officials said such intercepts are standard procedure when planes enter restricted airspace during a presidential visit.
- 8Deer Park Town Center sells for $125 millionβΌDeer Park Town Center sells for $125 million in Chicago area's biggest retail sale in a decade
Deer Park Town Center, an open-air shopping center in the Chicago suburbs, has been sold for $125 million in the largest retail property transaction in the Chicago area in ten years. The deal stands out amid a sluggish period for retail real estate, and is drawing attention locally as a sign of renewed investor confidence in suburban shopping centers.
- 9Trump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup amid protestsβTrump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup, prompting protests and tight security
President Trump traveled to the Chicago area for the Presidents Cup golf tournament, drawing both crowds and protesters. The visit prompted a heavy security presence, with local law enforcement and Secret Service coordinating around the event. Demonstrators gathered to voice opposition, while the golf tournament continued, making the combination of sport and presidential politics a talking point in the region.
- 10White Sox set for Astros rematch in AL Wild Card SeriesβWhite Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clash
The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash. Chicago and Houston previously faced off in last year's AL Division Series, a hard-fought matchup that drew wide attention among baseball fans.
- 11Over 110 teams pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special OlympicsβΌChicago O'Hare Plane Pull: More than 110 teams pull United Airlines 737, raise more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
More than 110 teams took part in a plane pull at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The charity event drew widespread local attention, with participants and organizers celebrating the fundraising total and community turnout supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.
- 12Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol for Eagles gameβΌTyson Bagent clears concussion protocol: Bears QB avoids injury designation for Week 3 game against Eagles
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and carries no injury designation ahead of the team's Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The update removes uncertainty over the Bears' quarterback situation and confirms Bagent is available to play, giving the team stability at the position as it prepares to face Philadelphia.
- 13Trump heads to Chicago area for Presidents Cup golfβΌTrump's golf tour takes him to the Chicago area for Presidents Cup
President Trump is traveling to the Chicago area for the Presidents Cup golf tournament, continuing his well-known connection to the sport. Local coverage notes his attendance at the international team competition, which draws top American and international players. The visit puts a political spotlight on the event and has drawn attention from golf fans and commentators alike.
- 14Federal Agent Oversight Still a Struggle a Year After Operation Midway BlitzβΌKeeping federal agents in check still a challenge one year after Operation Midway Blitz
A year after Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration enforcement push in the Chicago area, oversight of federal agents remains a persistent problem. Reporting from Chicago notes that holding agents accountable for their conduct during enforcement operations has proven difficult, with few clear mechanisms in place to check their actions as the operation's legacy is reassessed.
- 15Hornets trade Buddy Hield to Bulls for Rob DillinghamβΌHornets send Buddy Hield to Bulls for Rob Dillingham
The Charlotte Hornets have traded veteran guard Buddy Hield to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for young guard Rob Dillingham. The deal pairs a proven outside shooter with a developing playmaker as both franchises adjust their rosters. It signals Charlotte continuing to invest in youth, while Chicago adds experience and scoring depth to its backcourt.
- 16Wendy Baptisme charged in fatal Chicago shooting of two peopleβΌWendy Baptisme charged in Austin, Chicago shooting deaths of Deangelo Johnson, Angela Johnson on Parkside Avenue: police
Wendy Baptisme has been charged in the shooting deaths of Deangelo Johnson and Angela Johnson in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, according to police. The shootings occurred on Parkside Avenue. Charges bring a formal step forward in the investigation into the two killings, though further details about the circumstances or a possible motive have not yet been made public.
- 17California scientist named as possible Tylenol murders suspectβΌCalifornia scientist emerges as possible Tylenol murders suspect
A California-based scientist has emerged as a possible suspect in the Tylenol murders, the unsolved 1982 Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people and triggered a nationwide panic and major changes to product packaging. The identification renews attention on one of America's most notorious cold cases more than four decades later.
- 18California church death linked to Tylenol murders suspectβCalifornia man who died in a church may be Tylenol murders suspect
Authorities are examining whether a California man who died inside a church may have been responsible for the 1982 Tylenol murders, the unsolved Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people and transformed US drug packaging. Investigators have spent decades pursuing leads in the case, and the new identification could mark a major breakthrough.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be sidelined for several weeks, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The news deals a significant blow to the Bears' season, and fans and analysts are reacting to how the team will cope without its starting quarterback in upcoming games.
- 20White Sox face Rockies as Sugano gives up homers to MurakamiβΌγγ―γ€γγ½γγ―γΉ ε―Ύ γγγγΌγΊ
The Chicago White Sox took on the Colorado Rockies in an MLB matchup drawing attention in Japan, where Rockies starter Tomoyoshi Sugano allowed two home runs to Munetaki Murakami. Sugano, in his second MLB season, finished 12-12 and said Murakami looked like he had grown even since Japan. Japanese sports outlets also noted the possibility of a rare all-Chicago World Series, with both the Cubs and White Sox in playoff contention.
- 21Bears QB Caleb Williams out up to a month with hamstring injuryβΌBears QB Caleb Williams reportedly has Grade 2 hamstring injury and could be sidelined for a month
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has reportedly suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury and could be sidelined for about a month. The news leaves the Bears facing a stretch of games without their starting quarterback, raising questions about the team's playoff chances and how the backup will fill in during his absence.
- 22MLB releases Wild Card Series playoff scheduleβMLB postseason: Wild Card Series playoff schedule released, including Chicago Cubs at Padres, White Sox at Astros or Rangers
Major League Baseball has released the schedule for the Wild Card Series round of the postseason. The matchups include the Chicago Cubs travelling to face the San Diego Padres, while the Chicago White Sox will play either the Houston Astros or the Texas Rangers. Fans in Chicago and across the league are now locking in their viewing plans as the playoff picture takes shape.
- 23Symbolic tombstones mark immigrant rights vigil at Broadview detention centerβΌSymbolic tombstones line Broadview detention center lawn for immigrant rights vigil in Illinois
Activists have placed symbolic tombstones on the lawn of the Broadview detention center in Illinois as part of a vigil for immigrant rights. The installation is intended to draw attention to deaths and hardships connected to immigration enforcement. The vigil highlights ongoing tensions around detention practices in the Chicago area, which have been a focal point of national debate over immigration policy.
- 24MLB releases Wild Card Series playoff scheduleβMLB postseason: Wild Card Series playoff schedule released, including Chicago Cubs at Padres, White Sox at Astros Tuesday
Major League Baseball has released the schedule for the postseason Wild Card Series, with the Chicago Cubs opening at the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox traveling to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The announcement sets the stage for the first round of the playoffs, with both Chicago teams appearing in October baseball and fans in the city getting a rare double dose of playoff action.
- 25Padres seal No. 4 seed, to host Cubs in Wild Card SeriesβΌPadres lock up No. 4 seed, will host Cubs in Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres have clinched the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs and will host the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Securing home-field advantage for the opening round is a significant milestone for San Diego, while the Cubs head to Petco Park as the visiting side for the best-of-three postseason matchup.
- 26Trump set to appear at Presidents Cup at MedinahβTrump appears Sunday at the Presidents Cup golf tournament in suburban Medinah
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Presidents Cup golf tournament on Sunday at Medinah Country Club in Chicago's suburbs. The event, one of golf's marquee team competitions between the United States and an international side, will have added security and attention with a sitting president on site during the final day of play.
- 27Jesse Jackson memorial services expanded to Chicago and South CarolinaβΌRev. 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.
- 28Demonstrators hold vigil outside Broadview ICE facility after Operation Midway Blitz anniversaryβΌICE agents in Chicago area: Demonstrators hold peaceful vigil outside Broadview ICE facility 1 year after Operation Midway Blitz
Demonstrators gathered for a peaceful vigil outside the Broadview ICE facility in the Chicago area, marking one year since Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration enforcement operation carried out by ICE agents in the region. The gathering highlighted ongoing local opposition to immigration raids and detentions, with community members and activists continuing to voice concern over enforcement tactics one year on.
- 29Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocolβBears QB Tyson Bagent clears NFL concussion protocol
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, making him available to return to team activities and potentially game action. The league's protocol requires players to pass a series of supervised steps before being medically cleared following a head injury. His availability gives the Bears added depth at quarterback as they plan for their upcoming games.
- 30Report: Hornets trade Buddy Hield to Bulls for Rob DillinghamβReport: Hornets send Buddy Hield to Bulls for Rob Dillingham
A report circulating on NBA media says the Charlotte Hornets have sent veteran guard Buddy Hield to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for young guard Rob Dillingham. The reported swap would pair a proven three-point shooter with a rebuilding Bulls side while giving Charlotte a young prospect. Fans and analysts are debating the deal's value for both rosters, though no official confirmation from either team is cited in the report.
- 31Syrian refugee family in Chicago fears Medicaid cutoff for disabled sonβΌFor Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worried
A Syrian refugee family living in suburban Chicago says their son, who has a genetic disorder, could soon lose his Medicaid coverage. His parents say the potential cutoff threatens the medical care he depends on and have raised alarms about what losing coverage would mean for his health and for the family's ability to keep him treated.
- 32Bulls acquire Buddy Hield from Hornets in tradeβΌBulls-Hornets trade: Chicago adds shooting in Buddy Hield as Charlotte takes flier on Rob Dillingham
The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a trade that sends veteran shooter Buddy Hield to Chicago, while Charlotte acquires young guard Rob Dillingham. The deal gives the Bulls added perimeter scoring, while the Hornets take a low-risk chance on developing Dillingham's potential as part of their rebuild.
- 33Bears' Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol, Keenum to start vs EaglesβBears Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol; Case Keenum still to start Monday vs. Eagles
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, but Case Keenum is still expected to start Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bagent's availability improves the Bears' quarterback depth heading into the matchup, though Keenum remains first in line under center.
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The final game of the season between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs has been moved to Tampa, Florida, on the 28th. Organisers made the change because forecasts predicted bad weather in Boston. Japanese sports outlets are reporting the relocation as fans follow where and when the season finale will actually be played.
- 35Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol for MondayβChicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent clears concussion protocol, available Monday https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7633158/2026
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is available for the team's Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bagent had been in the protocol after suffering a head injury, raising questions about the Bears' quarterback depth for the primetime matchup. His clearance removes that uncertainty and gives Chicago its full quarterback room heading into the week.
- 36Bulls acquire Buddy Hield from Hornets in late-offseason tradeβBulls aquire Buddy Hield from Hornets in late-offseason twist
The Chicago Bulls have acquired guard Buddy Hield from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade reported late in the offseason. The move adds a proven three-point shooter to Chicago's roster just before the new season, while the Hornets continue reshaping their squad. Yahoo Sports reported the deal, which caught attention given how close training camps are to opening.
- 37California chemist who died in church may be Tylenol murders suspectβΌCalifornia chemist who died in a church may be Tylenol murders suspect
New reporting identifies a California chemist who died in a church as a possible suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, the unsolved Chicago-area poisonings that killed seven people and led to sweeping changes in product packaging. The development renews attention on one of America's most notorious cold cases, with investigators and commentators weighing whether the identification finally offers an answer decades later.
- 38Bulls to trade Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy HieldβΌSources: Bulls to trade Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield
The Chicago Bulls are set to trade guard Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield, according to reports citing sources. The deal would send the young playmaker to Charlotte while the Bulls add Hield, a veteran known for his three-point shooting. Further details, including picks or additional players, have not been confirmed.
- 39Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin voter guide for 2026 midtermsβΌWhen 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 for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, covering when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, early voting periods, and polling place information. The explainer aims to help residents across the three states prepare for the November contests.
- 40Trump says US doing 'better than ever' at Presidents Cup in MedinahβTrump says U.S. is doing 'better than ever before' at Presidents Cup golf tournament in suburban Medinah
President Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah in suburban Chicago, saying the United States is doing "better than ever before" at the event. His appearance and remarks drew attention, combining a high-profile international golf competition with political messaging about the country's performance, prompting discussion among sports and political audiences alike.