CARDINAL NEWS City of Chicago, South Metro, & Illinois Headlines: FRI MAY 22, 2026 10:40 AM

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A judge denied a request to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate possible crimes by federal agents during Chicago’s immigration crackdown, but did say the allegations petitioners brought up merit investigation (Noel Brennan/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ

City of Chicago, South Metro, and Illinois headlines with links have confirmed Google search results on Friday, May 22, 2026. Article may be updated with new headlines for this date. Search results may expire at significant time after article date.


Chicago suspect is facing charges after federal prosecutors said he used his car to ram an ICE agent in 2025 during Operation Midway Blitz, October 4, 2025 (CBS Chicago)


Shooter at large after 54-year-old man critically injured in West Englewood shooting about 4:45 AM


SMASH AND GRAB: Four people used a Jeep with Virginia license plates to crash into a Bronzeville, Chicago gas station 4:08 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 before stealing an ATM within 2 minutes (Se Kwon/CBS Chicago).


Truck fire on I-94 near Duffy Lane early Friday morning May 22, 2026


Male, age 13, shot in the head near 82nd St and Coles Ave near CPS charger school about 3pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 Chicago


Neighbors in shock after 13-year-old boy shot in head, critically injured on South Side, police say (ABC 7 Chicago/YouTube)


Mayor Johnson outlines Chicago summer safety plan (ABC 7 Chicago)YouTube)


Rollover SUV crash at NB Bishop Ford exit ramp to WB 130th St early morning Friday, May 22, 2026


Laporte County Sheriff’s deputy shot at Franciscan Hospital ER waiting room in Michigan City, Indiana; suspect in custody


Deputy shot at Indiana hospital “Franciscan Health” in Michigan City after helping a man he thought was a stranded motorist (FULL PRESSER/NBC Chicago/YouTube)


Michael Sopher and Monica Mejia charged, accused of beating Chicago Police officer over parking ticket dispute near 37th Street and Marshfield Avenue May 2026


Siblings charged with beating Chicago police officer over parking ticket (Maher Kawash/ABC 7 Chicago/YouTube)


Chicago beaches open today, May 22, 2026; pools open June 19, 2026; weather not very nice for the beach today.


NWS beach hazards through Saturday (CARDINAL NEWS Weather: Friday AM Low 49, Beach Hazards; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Wash DC)


Funeral Friday, May 22, 2026 for Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died from a medical emergency during a training exercise


Broadview six charges dropped after claims of misconduct in the US Attorney’s Office


Funeral for Sam Siana’s longtime owner of Billygoat Tavern


Chicago Bears say they’ve exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago


Will County Board approves Earthrise “Pride of the Prairie” solar panel farm


Narcan newsstands to be added to Chicago neighborhoods, including Uptown | Google Maps Uptown Neighborhood


Memorial Day travel with over 2 million passengers expected at O’Hare May 2026


Chicago White Sox face San Francisco Giants Friday night May 22 2026

 O’HARE FORECAST … 

Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
933 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON in counties: Lake IL-Northern Cook-Central Cook

Friday Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

RADARCloudsTempsNWS Chicago

 MIDWAY FORECAST … 

Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
933 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON in counties: Lake IL-Northern Cook-Central Cook

Friday Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

RADARCloudsTempsNWS Chicago








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