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- 1Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with lead wins for two shows●Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with lead acting wins for 2 shows
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has become the first performer to win Emmy Awards for lead acting on two different shows, according to ABC7 Chicago. Rhys, known for 'The Americans' and later leading roles, has now earned historic recognition at the ceremony. The achievement is being widely noted as a rare milestone in television awards history.
- 2Midwest voters get 2026 midterm election guide●When is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
ABC7 Chicago has published a guide for the 2026 US midterm elections covering Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, explaining when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, and where to find early voting and polling place information. The guide is aimed at helping residents across the three states prepare to cast ballots in next year's midterms.
- 3Teams pull plane at O'Hare for Special Olympics fundraiser●Teams compete in O'Hare plane-pulling event to raise funds for Special Olympics
Teams took part in a plane-pulling competition at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to raise money for Special Olympics. Participants competed to haul an aircraft as part of the charity event, with proceeds supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Coverage from ABC7 Chicago highlighted the fundraising effort and the community turnout at the airport.