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Chicago News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Chicago News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Chicago, Illinois (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Chicago News Today — May 07, 2026

    Chicago News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Chicago authorities charge student and juvenile after school resource officer loses firearm in Arlington Heights bathroom, prompting security review. Six students hospitalized after cannabis gummy incident, with school district and police investigating product source and safety measures.
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    2 mins
  • Chicago News Today — May 06, 2026

    Chicago News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Chicago's top story today involves Kim Foxx's office facing scrutiny over granting certificates of innocence to murder convictions, leading to $100 million in settlements. Public safety concerns arise from a triple shooting on the South Side and a federal investigation into a Chicago police sergeant accused of defrauding pandemic relief funds.
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    2 mins
  • Chicago News Today — May 05, 2026

    Chicago News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Chicago authorities confirm a body was found in a pond near Des Plaines, Illinois, while over 100 Brookfield Zoo employees went on strike over unfair labor practices. Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones partners with a South Chicago nonprofit to restore an old pool and offer free swimming lessons to local kids.
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