July 2025 - Chicago News Weekly

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Lyme disease symptoms and what else to know amid a ‘hot tick year' in Chicago

What to Know Experts report a rise in ticks and tick encounters this summer, with more tick-related emergency room visits in the past fe...
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400 users allege Roblox safety policies fail to protect children in new lawsuits

In a collection of lawsuits, over 400 individuals are alleging that the company behind Roblox, a popular online video game mostly played by ...
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Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating' Lyme disease diagnosis

Justin Timberlake revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease and he’s been “battling health issues” while on his “Forget Tomorrow” world to...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Flu complication that causes severe brain disease is rising in kids, doctors warn

After being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, James Van Der Beek has learned that living with the disease is a “full-time job.” He’s mad...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Deadly, multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on IL-53 in northwest suburb

Starbucks reported that same-store sales fell for a sixth straight quarter as CEO Brian Niccol tries to implement a turnaround strategy. T...
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Man who sculpted Ryne Sandberg statue makes heartfelt gesture at Wrigley Field

When the Fed releases its interest rate decision Wednesday, the narrative is almost certain to look a lot like June, with little changed in...
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Which coffee pods are recalled? What to look for as coffee retailer issues urgent message

Check your cabinet: A lot of popular coffee pods used in Keurig machines are being recalled after officials said ink from the pods’ packagi...
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Monday, July 28, 2025

The Premier League takes over Chicago this week. How and when to see Manchester United and more

 A ground stop has been lifted at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after a fast-strengthening thunderstorm rolled through the area. T...
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Sunday, July 27, 2025

More Lollapalooza street closures set to take effect Monday

President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the U.S. has reached a trade deal with the European...
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A Michigan man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in custody

President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the U.S. has reached a trade deal with the European...
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Woman found dead outside northwest Indiana building

Police were investigating after a woman was found dead outside a building in LaPorte, Indiana, authorities stated. At approximately 1 p.m. ...
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Hersheypark reveals new details on death of 9-year-old girl

New details have emerged on the death of a 9-year-old girl at Hersheypark’s waterpark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.   In a statem...
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‘Dirty sodas' are coming to some McDonald's as part of new drink lineup

Bloomingdale police have issued a warning amid an ongoing TikTok trend after numerous people have been arrested at a building in the Chicago...
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Friday, July 25, 2025

White Sox to don throwback caps for Crosstown Classic series vs. Cubs

This weekend marks the second of two Crosstown Classic series in 2025 between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, with the South Siders ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Timeline: Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe storms possible in Chicago area

Reports claiming American Airlines is cancelling hundreds of flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in August are false, a sp...
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Did your doctor's office charge you a ‘facility fee'? Here's what to know.

In Minnesota, a family received an unexpected charge of over $400 after they took their daughter to the doctor for stomach pain. In Ohio, a...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Another Six Flags park could close in coming years, according to report

Wendy’s is teaming up with Netflix’s “Wednesday” to serve up a limited-time fast food experience that leans into the deliciously dark. Laun...
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Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine enters guilty plea

Chipotle’s same-store sales are expected to fall for its second consecutive quarter. Economic uncertainty has led many Chipotle customers ...
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