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Mohammad Abuhashish, right, pictured with Akram Sukar Ijbara, left, and Laith Abuhashish, center. Abuhashish was found fatally shot at a Portage Park smoke shop on Thursday, October 1, 2026. (Akram Sukar Ijbara)

Father of four, beloved barber fatally shot in Portage Park smoke shop: ‘Surreal’

October 3, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Mohammad Abuhashish, 34, was found fatally shot Thursday night inside a Portage Park smoke shop.

Auburn Gresham man jailed after 70-year-old sister shot dead in front of bedridden sibling: prosecutors

October 2, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Randy Washington, 63, faces one count of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Dorothy Washington, which took place Wednesday in Auburn Gresham.

Auburn Gresham man faces murder charge after 70-year-old woman fatally shot

October 1, 2026 at 9:23 p.m.

Randy Washington, 63, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, Chicago police announced in a news release Thursday night.

Recently engaged couple Derek Demko and Megan Brown, dressed up as Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and former coach Mike Ditka, pose outside Soldier Field at the Bears vs. Eagles game on Sept. 28, 2026. (Derek Demko)

Coaches on kiss cam: Costumed couple make memorable moment at Soldier Field

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A pair of Bears fans have gone viral after they were caught on camera kissing at Monday night’s game — dressed as Mike Ditka and Ben Johnson.

Two shot, one critically, while aboard CTA bus in Englewood: police

September 30, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

Two people were shot and wounded, one critically, while riding a bus on the city’s South Side late Wednesday afternoon.

Woman, 70, fatally shot in Auburn Gresham, 1 in custody

September 30, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

A 70-year-old woman was fatally shot on the city’s South Side early Wednesday night after an argument turned physical, authorities said.

Mariachi Herencia de México performs the national anthem before the Chicago Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 28, 2026. The band consists of young musicians from across the U.S. and Mexico. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago-based mariachi band makes history at Bears game while performance sparks online commentary

September 29, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

Mariachi Herencia de México made history Monday night as the first mariachi band to perform the national anthem at Soldier Field.

Major McLaurin, 13, was critically injured after several unknown suspects battered him as he left a Far South Side after school program on Sept. 12, 2026, according to family and police. (Tiffany Taylor)

Mother searching for answers after 13-year-old son attacked, critically injured on Far South Side

September 17, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

Major McLaurin's mother says her son now faces months of recuperation after enduring a violent beating captured on video.

Cops: Body found in police vehicle at Calumet District station

September 17, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

A death investigation is underway after a body was found inside a police car at a CPD station on the city’s Far South Side Thursday morning, authorities said.

A Chicago police officer secures the scene of a wrecked pickup truck and e-bike on Archer Avenue at Laramie Avenue in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

E-bike rider dies after crash at Southwest Side intersection that claimed another life a year ago

September 16, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

An e-bike rider struck in a multivehicle crash on the city’s Southwest Side earlier this week has succumbed to his injuries.

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