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Fatal CrashLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:50PMHAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- An off-duty Northwest Indiana police officer was involved in a car crash that killed another driver, officials said. The Hammond Police Department confirmed the incident to ABC7 on Sunday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice officials did not confirm the exact time, date or location of the crash. Indiana State Police are investigating the crash, and the office involved has been place on administrative leave, officials said. "HPD extends its deepest condolences to the deceased driver's family and loved ones, as well as everyone affected by this tragedy," a statement read in part. No further information about the crash was available as Indiana State Police continue to investigate. Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Armed Forces identify four soldiers killed in deadly fire at CFB Wainwright: Pte. Aidan Goulding of the Third Battalion from North Vancouver, B. C.

Canadian Armed Forces identify four soldiers killed in deadly fire at CFB Wainwright: Private Aidan Goulding of the Third Battalion from North Vancouver, B. C.

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Canadian Armed Forces identify four soldiers killed in deadly fire at CFB Wainwright: Pte. Aidan Goulding of the Third Battalion from North Vancouver, B. C.

The Patriots managed to hold on for a 26-19 victory over the Jets Sunday afternoon, but appear to be moving forward with a makeshift offensive line. The team will have just three days to rebuild the depth of the unit before its Thursday night showdown against the Bears. “Seeing three guys in my position group go down, basically within two quarters of each other, was absolutely insane,” said Walter Rouse, who entered the game for Brown. “It was crazy.” Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season. Enter EmailAt the beginning of the second quarter, everything seemed to be fine when Moses was blocking Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey. But he ended up taking a knee at the end of play. It’s unclear what exactly happened. Moses, who has been battling a foot injury for the past four weeks, slowly limped off the field and spent more than 15 minutes in the blue medical tent. He did not return and was spotted in the locker room wearing a boot on his right foot. Rookie Caleb Lomu entered the game at right tackle.

The police chief is escalating his allegations of retaliation.

Thank you, New York Jets. That’s 15 out of the last 16 here at Gillette. Things didn’t go New England’s way for much of the day, but it didn’t matter. It never matters when it’s the Jets. The Jets can possess the football for almost two-thirds of the first half and still go to the locker room trailing, 17-3. The Pats can spend a good portion of the game on their heels, keep losing offensive lineman — is John Hannah available? — and turn the ball over a couple more times. A. J. Brown can make his big comeback and treat the football like a live grenade. Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season. Enter EmailNone of it matters. At the end of the day, the Jets are gonna Jet. On Sunday, they went 0 for 3 in the red zone and 0 for 2 on fourth-down tries. They failed on every blitz and gave us some textbook blown coverages. “We were lucky to win,” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said. “We just didn’t play very well. We tried to beat ourselves. But we made enough plays in critical situations. . . .

Breast CancerMotorcyclists at the Pink Ride helped raise money Sunday for mammogram breast cancer screenings at Loretto Hospital on Chicago's West Side. ByLissette Nuñez Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:41PMCHICAGO (WLS) -- A sea of pink filled Chicago's West Side as motorcyclists came together during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise money to help fund mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women. The Pink Ride supports breast cancer screenings at Loretto Hospital. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We're raising money for uninsured and underinsured women for a breast cancer screening. Screening will be done here at Loretto Hospital. So if women live in Austin, Cicero, or Berwyn they qualify for a free mammogram," said Trish McKinnor, director of marketing at Loretto Hospital. For Pink Ride organizer Sharon Williams, the cause is personal. Williams is a breast cancer survivor who recently lost her aunt to the disease. "I just want people to be aware to detect it early, and it doesn't matter how old you are," Williams said.

At the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Mission Hill on Sunday morning, the message from the pulpit was clear: Standing against hate requires people of all faiths to speak up. The service was organized as part of Stand Up Sunday, a national initiative led by the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate — the nonprofit founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to combat antisemitism — and the Appeal of Conscience Foundation that brings together religious leaders and houses of worship to combat hate. Stand Up Sunday comes amid a rise in religious-based hate crimes nationwide, which organizers said have nearly doubled since 2021. Attacks targeting Jewish people accounted for 63 percent of religion-based hate crimes last year, according to FBI statistics cited by the organizers. The multi-denominational initiative stretched from New York to Texas, with participating churches across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, organizers said in a press release. In New England, participants included Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, and Protestant congregations. Last year, the initiative reached over 100 houses of worship, 1.5 million Americans, and 30 states, according to organizers.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Expanded early voting begins Monday at dozens of locations across suburban Cook County and all 50 Chicago wards. Cook County officials have unveiled new technology aimed at making the voting process more efficient and transparent. More than 10% of registered voters in suburban Cook County are expected to vote by mail this year. While email ballot tracking is not new, officials said new technology will provide voters with more detailed information about their ballots. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchExpanded early voting will be available at 56 locations throughout suburban Cook County beginning Monday. Voters will find smart ballot drop boxes that, combined with new technology, will allow them to track their ballots from beginning to end, including detailed U. S. Postal Service data. "There's over 200,000 mail ballots sent out and we track six categories of that," said Dheeraj Patri, chief technology officer at KNOWiNK. Cook County Deputy Clerk for Elections Ed Michalowski said the system will give voters more information about where their ballots are during the process.

More than a million Albertans have already voted in a referendum that asks fundamental questions about the province’s future, preliminary numbers show. Elections Alberta says a total of 1,356,873 votes were cast between Oct. 13 and Oct. 17 through advance and special ballots. That’s compared to 809,988 votes cast at the same point during the 2023 provincial election campaign. Broken down further, the agency says a total of 837,791 votes were cast at advance voting locations, with 519,082 special ballots mailed in. By comparison, 758,637 advance votes were cast in 2023 and 51,351 special ballots. The agency notes special ballot totals from 2023 are “not directly comparable” to the referendum, as they weren’t available to all eligible electors and weren’t required to be received by mail. There were a total of 3,148,343 eligible electors for the referendum, with the agency saying 43 per cent cast their ballot during the advance voting period. Only 27.5 per cent did so during the same period in the 2023 election. Story continues below advertisement

ATLANTA -- Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury, D'Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on Sunday. The Bears led 31-7 before holding off Atlanta's comeback attempt in the final quarter. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBears cornerback Kyler Gordon, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list before the game in his return from a calf injury, had three sacks and two forced fumbles. Gordon's big day was capped by a sack of Michael Penix Jr. and forced fumble with 2:54 remaining and the Bears protecting a 31-23 lead. The fumble was recovered by Devin Bush at the Atlanta 28. The Bears ran out the clock inside the Atlanta 5. After missing three games, Williams was both mobile and accurate in his impressive return for the Bears (4-2). He opened the game by completing 6 of 6 passes for 64 yards, including a 14-yard scoring pass to Colston Loveland, on Chicago's opening drive. Williams was 12 of 12 for 142 yards before throwing his first incompletion in the second quarter.

Chicago BearsSunday, October 18, 2026 10:36PMThe Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on the road as quarterback Caleb Williams made his return from a hamstring injury Sunday. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sunday would have been the late Mike Ditka's 87th birthday. To honor the Chicago legend, Pippin's Tavern celebrated Da Coach's life by hosting a Ditka look-alike contest during the Bears-Falcons game. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFans were asked to come with their best mustache, aviator sunglasses and Bears sweater vest for a pre-game party. It began at 11 a.m. at Pippin's Tavern in River North. The winner was selected by an audience vote at halftime of the Bears-Falcons game. The Bears won the game 31-23 in Atlanta, pleasing fans at watch parties across Chicago. Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

“People are hungry, and they are scared,” said Manno, 57, who is on medical leave from her job at a nonprofit and shares an apartment with her 22-year-old disabled son. “I am here because my food budget kept getting tighter and tighter.”Rising grocery bills and dwindling federal food benefits — the first driven by tariffs and war, the second by government budget cuts enacted, in part, by President Trump’s signature tax-cut-and-spending law — are pushing struggling families to food pantries to help bridge the gap. Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter EmailAn NBC News survey this month of 48 of the largest food banks, representing 35 states and Washington, D. C., found that nearly three-quarters reported increases in the number of people coming to their sites over the past year. The rise is coinciding with midterm elections that could prove to be a referendum on Trump’s economic stewardship.

MetroWeatherPoliticsSportsBusinessPuzzlesRhode IslandGlobe MagazineOpinionHealth careArtsLifestyleEducationCambridge & SomervilleMoney, Power, InequalitySpotlightTechnologyClimateCarsReal EstateEventsLive updatesPatriots 26, Jets 19: New England grinds out a third straight win in A. J. Brown’s rusty return. Here’s how it unfolded.

The Mount Loretto warehouse was destroyed, but the church was spared. ByEyewitness News Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:34PMPLEASANT PLAINS, Staten Island (WABC) -- A fire at an abandoned warehouse threatened a historic church on Staten Island. Flames broke out Saturday just before 6 p.m. on Hylan Boulevard between Sharrot Ave. and Mt. Loretto near the Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne. "Upon arrival we immediately had heavy fire throughout the building," said FDNY Chief Kevin Woods. Initially, a 911 caller indicated the church was burning as the building seemed to be surrounded by smoke and flames. The landmark was spared, as were dozens of structures in the area, including two schools and a senior center. It was no small feat given there were strong winds. "Our units did a great job with many of the flying embers, preventing additional structures from going o fire," added Chief Woods. The flames have been put out, but dozens of firefighters remained on scene overnight. There was heavy damage to the structure and the roof of the warehouse collapsed. The cause of the fire is under investigation. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor injury.

WeatherAccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and ConnecticutByEyewitness News The Loop: Your live look at weather and trafficNEW YORK (WABC) -- Looking ahead to next week, temperatures moderate back into the 60s, closer to seasonal averages. However, a developing storm system off the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coast will require monitoring. Current indications keep the storm far enough offshore to avoid a direct impact on the region, but it may occasionally increase winds near the coast and create concerns for minor to moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion. Overall, those away from the coast can expect a classic stretch of fall weather next week, featuring crisp mornings, seasonable afternoons, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the autumn colors. LATEST ACCUWEATHER FORECASTGet the latest in the AccuWeather Forecast. THE 7-DAY FORECASTMondaySun and cirrus, windy coast. High 63TuesdayStorm just offfshore. High 65WednesdayBreezy blend. High 63ThursdayPartial sunshine. High 65FridaySun with some clouds. High 62SaturdayBright and cool. High 59SundaySun and a few clouds.