Gun call leads to lockdown at Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie
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Mother of murdered boy takes on agencies that released domestic abuser
A Chicago mother whose 11-year-old son was stabbed to death last year by her domestic abuser is now taking on the government agencies that released him from prison just before the attack.
Sky fall short to Mystics for 6th straight loss
Angel Reese, who missed the previous two games with back issues, had 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Brewers defeat Cubs
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Kyle Schwarber and Jesus Luzardo help Phillies beat White Sox
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Northwestern University to cut 425 positions amid budget crisis
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Man suspected of scaring girls turns gun on self when stopped near Cary
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Lollapalooza 2025: Schedule, festival map, Chicago road closures, bag policy
The four-day festival runs from July 31 to August 3 in Chicago's Grant Park.
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A disturbance originating in the Rockies swings our way late Wednesday, bringing periods of heavy rain.
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EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
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Rain could be heavy Wednesday in Chicago
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Colston Loveland, Luther Burden get on field for Bears training camp
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Mother whose son was stabbed to death takes on government agencies that released domestic abuser
A Chicago mother whose 11-year-old son was stabbed to death last year by her domestic abuser is now taking on the government agencies that released him from prison just before the attack. Marissa Perlman reports.
Lollapaolooza festivalgoers run into dispute over Chicago hotel refund
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week. Sara Machi reports.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis to announce future political plans this week
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Sky fall short to Mystics for 6th straight loss
Angel Reese, who missed the previous two games with back issues, had 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Brewers defeat Cubs
The Cubs' Nico Hoerner went 3 for 4 with a solo homer.
Kyle Schwarber and Jesus Luzardo help Phillies beat White Sox
The White Sox scored three times in the ninth against Daniel Robert.
Colston Loveland, Luther Burden hit the field at Bears training camp
Rookie Chicago Bears Colston Loveland and Luther Burden hit the field Tuesday at Halas Hall for training camp.
Sandberg statue's sculptor calls late Cubs legend "a hero you wanted to meet"
Lou Cella, who created all of the Cubs statues outside Wrigley Field, said he'll be eternally grateful to the Cubs.
Brewers beat Cubs, take top spot in NL Central
Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered for the Brewers
Robert and Montgomery homer as White Sox beat Phillies
The last-place White Sox need two more wins to match their total from all of last year.
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.
Jaquan Brisker has no problem with heat in Bears training camp
Brisker is cool with being out in the oppressive heat as he returns to the field after missing the final 12 games of last season.
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CPD's LGBTQ+ liaisons work year-round to help community
The parade is over and pride month is done, but the Chicago Police Department's LGBTQ+ liaisons are still hard at work.
Rising NBA star Antonio Reeves hosts Chicago youth basketball camp
Antonio Reeves, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, hosted his inaugural youth basketball camp in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Fox River Trolley Museum is a living history museum
The Fox River Trolley Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, a ride by the river enjoying a piece of history.
Artists from American Samoa honor cultural heritage at Field Museum
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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis to announce whether he'll seek another term
Davis is now serving his 15th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Mayor weighing corporate head tax, social media ad tax to balance budget
The city of Chicago has a massive $1.1 billion budget gap to fill for 2026, and with Mayor Brandon Johnson promising not to once again pitch a property tax hike, the mayor said Tuesday he's looking at creative ways to raise tax dollars.
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No "missing minute" in original Epstein jail video, government source says
FBI officials promised raw, unaltered video to quell speculation about Epstein's suicide.
Trump admin. says federal staff can encourage co-workers to "re-think" religious beliefs
Federal employees can talk about religion at work, including by encouraging coworkers to "re-think" their own beliefs, a memo said Monday.
Delays in anti-drunken driving auto tech frustrate McHenry mom
The mother of a McHenry, Illinois man who was killed by a drunken driver in 2018 is pushing for a technology in new cars that she said would have saved her son's life.
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Festivalgoers say they were charged hidden fees for Chicago hotel
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
ComEd customers seeing bills double amid rising electric cost
ComEd said the spike, combined with an unseasonably warm June, raised the average bill by more than $67.
Some worry about power, electric bills in Chicago during heat wave
Power lines are working overtime with the heat, and some are concerned that blackouts are possible with so much air conditioning running at homes and businesses.
ComEd bills jump in June due to heat, wholesale electricity cost
Many Northern Illinois residents got sticker shock upon opening their ComEd electric bills for the month of June.
Epic Cons Chicago convention abruptly canceled at Navy Pier
Epic Events and Entertainment hosts popular events around the country. The company was set to host Epic Cons Chicago 3 at Navy Pier this coming weekend.
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Most premature baby marks 1st birthday in Iowa with a Guinness record
A baby born at 21 weeks' gestation in Iowa City, Iowa, has celebrated his first birthday, earning a Guinness world record for being the most premature baby.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Chicago man an inspiration after being born with organs outside body
Cases of the genetic condition keep increasing across the nation, and Darryl Hall of the Austin neighborhood is trying to inspire other patients and families.
Northwestern study finds California life expectancy yet to recover since COVID-19
This study could predict national trends in life expectancy, researchers say.
Chicago area doctors expect more hospital visits from tick bites this summer
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
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Does email to Bears fans about seating options signal Arlington Heights stadium moving ahead?
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
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Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
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Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Tipped minimum wage set to go up in Chicago July 1, and some restaurateurs aren't pleased
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New exhibit explores the impact and legacy of the Hollywood blacklist
In the late 1940s, the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee eventually led to a Hollywood blacklist, now the focus of an exhibit at the New York Historical Society.
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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
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Rain could be heavy Wednesday in Chicago
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Colston Loveland, Luther Burden get on field for Bears training camp
Loveland said he felt blessed to be practicing with his teammates after sitting out the entire offseason program following shoulder surgery in January. Matt Zahn reports.
Mother whose son was stabbed to death takes on government agencies that released domestic abuser
A Chicago mother whose 11-year-old son was stabbed to death last year by her domestic abuser is now taking on the government agencies that released him from prison just before the attack. Marissa Perlman reports.
Lollapaolooza festivalgoers run into dispute over Chicago hotel refund
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week. Sara Machi reports.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis to announce future political plans this week
Davis is now serving his 15th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. His office said on Thursday, he will hold a news conference on Chicago’s West Side at which he will announce whether he will seek a 16th term in the 2026 election cycle.
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Gun call leads to lockdown at Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie
Police determined a quarrel between two people was the cause of the security scare.
Festivalgoers say they were charged hidden fees for Chicago hotel
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
Mother of murdered boy takes on agencies that released domestic abuser
A Chicago mother whose 11-year-old son was stabbed to death last year by her domestic abuser is now taking on the government agencies that released him from prison just before the attack.
Sky fall short to Mystics for 6th straight loss
Angel Reese, who missed the previous two games with back issues, had 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Brewers defeat Cubs
The Cubs' Nico Hoerner went 3 for 4 with a solo homer.
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EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
Delays in anti-drunken driving auto tech frustrate McHenry mom
The mother of a McHenry, Illinois man who was killed by a drunken driver in 2018 is pushing for a technology in new cars that she said would have saved her son's life.
Chicago towing damage claims are regularly denied: analysis
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NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
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Sky fall short to Mystics for 6th straight loss
Angel Reese, who missed the previous two games with back issues, had 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Brewers defeat Cubs
The Cubs' Nico Hoerner went 3 for 4 with a solo homer.
Kyle Schwarber and Jesus Luzardo help Phillies beat White Sox
The White Sox scored three times in the ninth against Daniel Robert.
Colston Loveland, Luther Burden hit the field at Bears training camp
Rookie Chicago Bears Colston Loveland and Luther Burden hit the field Tuesday at Halas Hall for training camp.
Sandberg statue's sculptor calls late Cubs legend "a hero you wanted to meet"
Lou Cella, who created all of the Cubs statues outside Wrigley Field, said he'll be eternally grateful to the Cubs.
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Man suspected of scaring girls turns gun on self when stopped near Cary
McHenry County, Illinois Sheriff's police tried to stop a man suspected of approaching a pair of teenage girls while wearing a mask near Cary Tuesday, only for the man to turn a gun on himself.
3rd suspect charged in armed robbery of couple outside Glenview home
The armed robbery in Glenview in April was captured on video.
Gun call leads to lockdown at Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie
Police determined a quarrel between two people was the cause of the security scare. Both were located and apprehended, police said.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
NYPD officer, 3 people killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan
A New York City police officer and three other people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed at a late-night news conference.
