President Trump posts that Johnson, Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
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Boy killed in Washington Park shooting, Chicago police say
A boy was killed in a Chicago shooting on the city's South Side Wednesday morning, police said.
Judge limits ICE ability to arrest without warrants, probable cause
A federal judge's ruling is a legal win for people wrongfully arrested in recent ICE and Border Patrol sweeps.
500 National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area amid legal battle over deployment
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
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Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Furloughed federal workers in Chicago rally against Trump's threat of no back pay
Furloughed federal workers gathered at Daley Plaza on Wednesday to express their concerns after President Trump threatened that there could be no back pay for them when the government shutdown ends.
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ICE in Chicago amid "Operation Midway Blitz": Live Updates
The presence of ICE in Chicago and surrounding suburbs has drastically increased amid President Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
Art Institute of Chicago displays 100-foot-long painting
A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Driver extracted from dump truck following rollover crash in Barrington, Illinois
A dump truck driver had to be extracted after their truck rolled upside down following a crash with an SUV in Barrington, Illinois, on Wednesday.
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This winter outlook is influenced by the potential development of a La Niña pattern, which occurs when cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures are observed in the eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.
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Chicago business alliance trying to make white weddings go green
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
Wicker Park 3-flat's crumbling ruins put people at risk, neighbors say
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
CODT installs chicanes in Jefferson Park; residents confused as to why
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
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Hero bus driver rescues child in Florida
A Florida bus driver is being called a hero after rescuing a lost boy standing in the middle of the road.
Florida man charged with starting deadly Los Angeles wildfire in January
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with a wildfire that ripped through large parts of Los Angeles County at the start of this year. Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of “maliciously” starting the blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 homes and other buildings.
Federal workers in Chicago express concerns over government shutdown
Federal workers said they have major concerns, especially after the Trump administration said some furloughed workers may not be getting their legally mandated back pay after the shutdown ends.
Chicago weather: Mostly clear, chilly
Mostly clear and chilly Wednesday night. Lows in the mid-40s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
"Paradise Lost" painting by Raqib Shaw on display at Art Institute of Chicago
Every inch was created with automobile paint and incorporates Shaw's unique style. And despite its size, the painting is dense with tiny details, including faces in the waves of the ocean.
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Stevenson primed for Bears' rematch with Commanders after Hail Mary disaster
As the Bears get ready to return to the site of last season's disaster against the Commanders, the key contributor to that infamous "Fail Mary" has a chance to redeem himself in the rematch.
Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE crackdown
A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.
Stanley Cup champ Panthers beat Blackhawks 3-2 on banner-raising night
The Florida Panthers have started their Stanley Cup title defense by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
Cubs' Jameson Taillon to start Game 3 of NLDS against Brewers at Wrigley Field
The Cubs face elimination as Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers takes place at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, with pitcher Jameson Taillon to start.
Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Cubs regroup for Game 2 against Brewers after losing first game of NLDS
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Cubs fall 9-3 against Brewers in NLDS opener
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
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Art Institute of Chicago displays 100-foot-long painting
A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Illinois Hunger Coalition to close after 36 years
The coalition was founded in 1988, and touted on its website that it is the only statewide membership coalition working to end hunger and address its underlying issues.
Blue Star Families provides support to military family who just arrived in Chicago
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Larry Moore and his family are going through all of that as they get settled into life in the Chicago area, but they have support.
Pilsen native turns parents' pool hall into Mexican-American bar and kitchen
A Chicago man turned an old pool hall into a new Mexican-American cocktail bar and kitchen in the Pilsen neighborhood, and he's got quite the story to tell about what it means to honor his parents' legacy.
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Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Rep. Bost's challenge to Illinois mail-in voting
Bost argues the policy violates federal law establishing an Election Day.
Dolton approves settlement for woman who accused trustee Andrew Holmes of assault
A former Dolton village employee filed the civil lawsuit claiming Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May 2023.
500 National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area amid legal battle over deployment
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
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Walgreens closing office space in Chicago's Old Post Office
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Homeowner says Allstate threatened coverage over Google Earth photos
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
N.D. newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Aurora becomes latest Illinois municipality to keep grocery tax
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
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Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2 sickened in Legionnaires' outbreak linked to Chicago-area nursing facility
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Research teams create easy tests for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Third case of measles for 2025 confirmed in Cook County
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Lurie Children's Hospital cuts ribbon for new facility in Schamburg
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
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New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
Jewel-Osco to pay $1.95M to employees over disability accommodations
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
Tuesday is last day for American Science & Surplus in Park Ridge
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
UChicago selling Center for Research in Security Prices to Morningstar
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Car donation charity fined millions, accepts fundraising restrictions in Colorado
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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Bob Wilson, acclaimed Chicago stage actor, dies at 63
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
George Wendt to be remembered with honorary street name in Chicago
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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Hero bus driver rescues child in Florida
A Florida bus driver is being called a hero after rescuing a lost boy standing in the middle of the road.
Florida man charged with starting deadly Los Angeles wildfire in January
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with a wildfire that ripped through large parts of Los Angeles County at the start of this year. Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of “maliciously” starting the blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 homes and other buildings.
Federal workers in Chicago express concerns over government shutdown
Federal workers said they have major concerns, especially after the Trump administration said some furloughed workers may not be getting their legally mandated back pay after the shutdown ends.
Chicago weather: Mostly clear, chilly
Mostly clear and chilly Wednesday night. Lows in the mid-40s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
"Paradise Lost" painting by Raqib Shaw on display at Art Institute of Chicago
Every inch was created with automobile paint and incorporates Shaw's unique style. And despite its size, the painting is dense with tiny details, including faces in the waves of the ocean.
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President Trump posts that Johnson, Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
Boy killed in Washington Park shooting, Chicago police say
A boy was killed in a Chicago shooting on the city's South Side Wednesday morning, police said.
Judge limits ICE ability to arrest without warrants, probable cause
A federal judge's ruling is a legal win for people wrongfully arrested in recent ICE and Border Patrol sweeps.
500 National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area amid legal battle over deployment
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
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Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
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Chicago business alliance trying to make white weddings go green
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
Wicker Park 3-flat's crumbling ruins put people at risk, neighbors say
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
CODT installs chicanes in Jefferson Park; residents confused as to why
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Man buys used Tesla only to discover it's banned from Supercharger network
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
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Stevenson primed for Bears' rematch with Commanders after Hail Mary disaster
As the Bears get ready to return to the site of last season's disaster against the Commanders, the key contributor to that infamous "Fail Mary" has a chance to redeem himself in the rematch.
Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE crackdown
A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.
Stanley Cup champ Panthers beat Blackhawks 3-2 on banner-raising night
The Florida Panthers have started their Stanley Cup title defense by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
Cubs' Jameson Taillon to start Game 3 of NLDS against Brewers at Wrigley Field
The Cubs face elimination as Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers takes place at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, with pitcher Jameson Taillon to start.
Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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Wis. man sentenced to prison for smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Police warn of more smash-and-grab burglars striking in areas around Chicago
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
Chicago police warn of another gold chain robbery downtown
The latest incident happened at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Millennium Park.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Man left in fair condition after being shot in downtown Chicago
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
