September 2024 - Chicago News Weekly

Sunday, September 15, 2024

7 injured in Lincoln Park crash, Chicago police say

Chicago police say seven individuals were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday morning. Accordi...
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Thousands celebrate Mexican independence at annual Chicago parade

In celebration of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 15, thousands of people gathered in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood for the 53rd a...
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Saturday, September 14, 2024

How to watch and stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards

If it seems like the Emmys just happened, you’re not wrong. The 76th Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration...
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Man charged in connection with robberies, home invasions on Southwest Side

A man has been charged in connection with a series of armed robberies and home invasions reported this week on the Southwest Side. Kentrel...
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Friday, September 13, 2024

Boar's Head to ‘indefinitely close' Virginia plant tied to listeria deaths

Swiftie parents, rejoice! Taylor Swift may describe herself as a “ childless cat lady “ but the music of the  record-setting pop star  is no...
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The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is 1 month away. What to know about the race

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of a Tesla Semi crash and fire that closed an artery of California’s In...
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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Mom has given birth to 4 daughters over 9 years on the exact same day

In the Lammert family, there is one day each year that is more special than the rest — it’s Aug. 25, the day of all four of the Lammert daug...
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Indiana police officer won't survive after Iroquois County shooting

An Indiana police officer who was injured in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect in rural Iroquois County earlier this month will not surv...
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Delta plane clips another aircraft and appears to knock its tail off at Atlanta airport

A Delta aircraft clipped the tail of another plane Tuesday morning at an Atlanta airport. The collision happened just after 10 a.m. at Hart...
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Presidential debate: What to expect as Harris, Trump face off for first time

NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the debate as it begins at 8 p.m. CT in the player above. Vice President Kamala Harris and f...
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Monday, September 9, 2024

At $13k, the ‘most expensive martini in the US' is at a restaurant in Chicago

You’ve probably heard about martinis that are shaken, not stirred — but you may not have heard about one that features 150 diamonds in 14k g...
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9 Illinois Big Lots stores closing amid bankruptcy filing

Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weeks after the discount furniture store said it planned to clos...
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Sunday, September 8, 2024

CPD SWAT deployed, shooting suspect arrested in Roseland

Chicago police deployed a SWAT team and a shooting suspect was taken into custody after a double-shooting in the city’s Roseland neighborhoo...
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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute

Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play and Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired and Northern Illinois...
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How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child

Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying array of c...
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Friday, September 6, 2024

The Green Bay Packers' 1st game of the season is in Brazil, and they can't wear green. What to know

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are preparing for their first game of the 2024 season in Brazil, though the teams will be look...
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Chicago to host free Selena Tribute Concert in Millennium Park

Chicago will pay tribute Friday night to the “Queen of Tex Mex” with a free Selena Tribute Concert. The Selena Tribute Concert takes place ...
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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Georgia shooting suspect showed an interest in Parkland mass shooting, officials said

The 14-year-old charged with murder in the shooting at a high school in Georgia had shown interest in prior mass shootings, particularly th...
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Mexican Independence Day, El Grito in Chicago: What to know about 2024 celebrations

The annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood is coming up, along with a new, two-day “El ...
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