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As the Chicago Bears look to solidify their quarterback depth behind their prized rookie, Caleb Williams, one intriguing option could be Zach Wilson, currently with the Denver Broncos. Wilson, a former top prospect who showed promise during the Broncos’ preseason, may be on the move again—and the Bears could be an ideal landing spot.

Chicago police are warning people about a series of car break-ins in the city's Bronzeville neighborhood.The thefts began on Aug. 14. Police said the thieves break a side window before taking items from inside the car.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe thefts happened at the following times and locations:4600-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 14-15 and between the hours of 6:40 p.m. and 1:20 a.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 23-24 and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue on Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 25-26 and between the hours of 9:20 p.m. and 7 a.m.4500-block of South Martin Luther King Drive on Aug. 26 between the hours of 12 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.4600-block of South Calumet Avenue on Aug. 26 at 2:36 a.m.The suspects wear all black clothing.Police asked anyone with information to call them at 312-747-8384.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday for their fifth straight win. Javier Assad pitched six innings of three-run ball as Chicago won for the eighth time in nine games overall. The Cubs (70-66), who are trying to make up ground in the race for the last NL wild card, went 18-8 in August. “We have given ourselves a chance to play games in September that count and mean something,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “It took a really good month and it’s going to take another great month. I am proud of the guys for putting together a great stretch of baseball and give ourselves a chance here.” José Tena went 3 for 3 for Washington, and Andrés Chaparro connected for his second career homer.

It’s temporary, but Northwestern’s current football stadium has to be among the most beautiful in college football this season. The Wildcats’ regular home venue, Ryan Field, is undergoing a major renovation, and the project is expected to take two years. So while that’s happening, Northwestern football’s temporary home field is the one typically used by the Wildcats’ women’s lacrosse and soccer teams.

The Chicago Bulls are now being mentioned among the rebuilding teams, although they still haven’t even solidly committed to that. The Bulls have traded veteran contracts to kickstart things, but didn’t get the draft assets most rebuilding teams are looking for, instead settling for Josh Giddey and a bunch of scraps.

Rolling Meadows won the last time they faced Bradley-Bourbonnais, and things went their way on Saturday too. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Rolling Meadows Mustangs who were credited with the win. The Rolling Meadows Mustangs got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers' five. The Mustangs' winning goal came courtesy of Kalvin Lagunas.

CHICAGO - The Chicago mayor's office rolled into the weekend with another Take Back the Block event in Humboldt Park. Held on Friday night, the fifth event in Brandon Johnson's anti-violence initiative aimed to bring elected officials, law enforcement and residents together on North Spaulding Avenue. At Friday's event, Johnson...

A new business aims to let women of a certain age enjoy the club scene – without the late-night hours or men. Baginski came up with the idea after lamenting that she didn’t go dancing anymore because she needed to get up early.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles attended the Week 1 college football opener of No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, ESPN’s Jordan Reid reported. The game, which saw Georgia come away with the decisive 34-3 victory, was the highest-rated matchup of the official start of the 2024 college football season. NFL teams often send scouts to multiple games a week, but there is obviously only one general manager per team, so it’s telling when a GM attends a certain game.

The Chicago Cubs are being urged to consider claiming a San Francisco Giants' pitcher.

The Chicago Cubs offense is humming!

Labor Day weekend may be the unofficial end of the summer, but shady solar scammers are in high season. Many people are thinking about using solar panels to lower energy costs, due to the recent extreme heat and the upcoming colder temperatures.

Longtime political reporter here in Chicago, Jack Conaty has died at the age of 77. Hired in 1987 by Channel 32, Conaty covered both local and national political stories like a chess player.

Sugar Grove Village Hall is canceling the regularly scheduled meeting that was set for next Tuesday. Village President Jennifer Konen has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, September 10th, at Village Bible Church, located at 847 Route 47, at 6 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be to consider...

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 27, 2024 City of West Chicago 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 630-293-2200 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of West Chicago REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 16, 2024 the City of West Chicago will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Community Project Funding funds under GRANT AGREEMENT NO. B-23-CP-IL-0533 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, to undertake a project known as Community Park Project for the purpose of creating a state-of-the-art recreational park that engages all members of the West Chicago community to include amenities such as therapeutic playground, walking paths, a monarch butterfly garden, a community gathering space for festivals, multi-use paths and associated parking on a site (former Kerr-McGee site) comprising of fourteen parcels at or near 301 Ann St, West Chicago, IL 60185. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of West Chicago has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 and may be examined or copied weekday’s 8 A.M to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of West Chicago office at 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185. All comments received by 4:00 PM on September 13, 2024, will be considered by the City of West Chicago prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of West Chicago certifies to HUD that Michael Guttman in his capacity as the City Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of West Chicago to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of West Chicago certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of West Chicago; (b) the City of West Chicago has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Chicago Field Office, Donald. G Kathan, Director, Community Planning and Development at: CPDRROFCHI@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Michael Guttman, City Administrator Note: The fifteen or eighteen-day public comment periods are the minimum time periods required by regulation prior to submission of a Request for Release of Funds and Certification (form HUD-7015.15) to HUD/State. The Responsible Entity may choose to allow a longer comment period. 24 CFR Part 58 requires, at Section 58.46, “Time delays for exceptional circumstances,” a 30-day comments period for controversial or unique projects or those similar to projects normally requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The fifteen-day objection period is a statutory requirement. The objection period follows the submission date specified in the Notice or the actual date of receipt by HUD/State, whichever is later.

Orland Park, IL – Rainbow Cone in Orland Park will host a special fundraising event on Saturday, August 31, 2024, benefiting the NAWS Humane Society. The iconic ice cream shop will donate 20% of its sales to support the organization’s animal rescue and adoption efforts. To participate, customers...

Complete an Initial Medical Screening on Inmates. Prepare Paperwork for Bond Court. Communicate with other Police Agencies Regarding Wanted Subjects through an official Law Enforcement Database (LEADS). Assist in Processing Bond Payments for Inmates. Answer Phone Calls regarding Inmates incarcerated in the Facility. Assist in the Processing of Court Paperwork...

CHICAGO — Four men are charged with burglary after a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera operator allegedly saw them stealing big-screen TVs from a railroad car on Thursday morning. The group was arrested in the 6300 block of South Wentworth around 1:45 a.m. A CPD camera operator notified patrol...

The unmistakable sound of house music echoes throughout the South Loop on a picture perfect Saturday morning."It's a workout for me, it's friendship it's the love of music," said Zondress Sharks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSaturday marked the inaugural House Music Parade starting at the intersection of 23rd and Michigan."As the people of Chicago say, I've been housing it up," said parade goer Mark Johnson.The city is also celebrating 40 years of House music with none other than the king himself."I am one of the founders of House music and I am the king of House music," proclaimed DJ Farley Jackmaster Funk.The king kicked off the parade, blasting beats from his House music truck.He said the unique genre's timeless beat is what keeps the genre fresh and fun."You look around and it makes me feel good. It makes me feel young, keeps us young and it's a God-given gift he gave us," said Farley.Other sporty cars followed the King of House in the parade spinning house music hits.Farley said he hopes to see the House Music Parade continue to grow in the years to come.

A local animal shelter is hoping someone will adopt an unlikely pair of best friends. In a facebook post, One Tail at a Time shared adorable pictures of the bonded pair – a large-breed puppy named Scooter and a one-eyed kitten named Socker Bopper.