Man dead after apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side
As firefighters conducted their search and rescue, they found a 50-year-old man inside the building.
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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.
$185 million land-based property to replace Hollywood Joliet Casino
The closure comes as an all-new, $185 million land-based property is slated to open on August 11.
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.
Man charged with DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed son in Beach Park
A man has been charged with driving under the influence of cannabis in a crash that killed his 5-year-old son and critically injured his 2-year-old son last year in Beach Park, Illinois.
Blue Line service resumes with delays after police activity at Rosemont station
CTA Blue Line train service has resumed near Chicago O'Hare Airport, after an earlier service disruption Tuesday morning due to police activity at the Rosemont station.
Pritzker signs 2 gun safety laws amid drop in crime in Chicago
The Illinois governor acknowledged there is no one reason that violent crimes are down in the city.
Union Pacific and Norfolk seek merger to create first transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific is seeking to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.
Northwestern, Rush make list of America's top 20 hospitals
U.S. News & World Report have ranked two Chicago hospitals among the best 20 in the entire country.
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Chicago weather: Dangerous heat continues into Tuesday
The heat index values range from 100 to 105 degrees on Tuesday.
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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
Chicago has paid out on only 76 tow damage claims in nine years.
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Pilot surprises grandmother on flight from Chicago to Las Vegas
A pilot was able to surprise his grandmother, who was a passenger on a flight through Chicago to Las Vegas, flying her safely to her destination.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks Supreme Court to overturn sex trafficking conviction
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell is asking the Supreme Court to overturn her sex trafficking conviction. Her attorneys argue she should have been shielded under an earlier plea agreement between Epstein and federal prosecutors in Florida. Meantime, President Trump continues to brush off questions about a potential pardon.
Heat index over 100 degrees on Tuesday
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking dangerous heat in Chicago.
Man dead, dozens rescued after apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side
One man is dead, and nearly two dozen residents were rescued after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Chicago Yacht Club's Sailapalooza
Sailapalooza is a citywide youth sailing celebration through the Chicago Yacht Club. Jackie Kostek takes a look at the program.
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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.
Cubs agree to multi-year contract extension with Jed Hoyer
Hoyer's contract was up after the 2025 season, and his status had been in limbo.
Sun-Times beat writer breaks down first week of Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears will put on the pads for the first time at their practice Monday morning at Halas Hall.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark sit out game as Sky lose to Fever
Clark missed her fourth-straight game for Indiana with a groin injury and has only played in half of the team's games and Reese was out for her second straight for the Sky with a back issue.
Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help Cubs top White Sox
Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set.
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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
Su'a Uilisone Fitiao and his wife, Reggie Meredith Fitiao, are indigenous artists and cultural practitioners who have come to Chicago from American Samoa.
Late-night basketball brings brotherhood to young men in Chicago
In Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood, a late-night basketball league is bringing much more than friendly competition.
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There was no "missing minute" in 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.
Pritzker signs 2 gun safety laws amid drop in crime in Chicago
Pritzker acknowledged there is no one reason Chicago's homicide rate is down 3% from last year, shootings down 40%, and carjackings down 50%.
Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive in Illinois congressional race
Rep. Ro Khanna of California endorsed 26-year-old influencer Kat Abughazaleh in the race for retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky's seat.
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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.
Chicago property owner says house he owned was listed for sale without his consent
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
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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
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
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
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
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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.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Chuck Mangione, jazz icon known for "Feels So Good," dies at 84
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Gene Simmons reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's legacy: "This was a pure human being"
KISS frontman Gene Simmons pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on "CBS Mornings," calling the Black Sabbath legend a "pure human being."
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Pilot surprises grandmother on flight from Chicago to Las Vegas
A pilot was able to surprise his grandmother, who was a passenger on a flight through Chicago to Las Vegas, flying her safely to her destination.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks Supreme Court to overturn sex trafficking conviction
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell is asking the Supreme Court to overturn her sex trafficking conviction. Her attorneys argue she should have been shielded under an earlier plea agreement between Epstein and federal prosecutors in Florida. Meantime, President Trump continues to brush off questions about a potential pardon.
Heat index over 100 degrees on Tuesday
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking dangerous heat in Chicago.
Man dead, dozens rescued after apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side
One man is dead, and nearly two dozen residents were rescued after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Chicago Yacht Club's Sailapalooza
Sailapalooza is a citywide youth sailing celebration through the Chicago Yacht Club. Jackie Kostek takes a look at the program.
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Man dead after apartment building fire on Chicago's West Side
As firefighters conducted their search and rescue, they found a 50-year-old man inside the building.
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.
$185 million land-based property to replace Hollywood Joliet Casino
The closure comes as an all-new, $185 million land-based property is slated to open on August 11.
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.
Man charged with DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed son in Beach Park
A man has been charged with driving under the influence of cannabis in a crash that killed his 5-year-old son and critically injured his 2-year-old son last year in Beach Park, Illinois.
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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
Chicago has paid out on only 76 tow damage claims in nine years.
NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
The researchers have been tracking the heat, and the way it impacts parts of the city differently, in a brand-new way that could ultimately provide relief for some Chicagoans.
Experts explore how community-based strategies fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce emissions.
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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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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.
Mass shooting in Southern Illinois leaves 2 dead, 5 wounded
Seven people were shot at what downstate Mt. Vernon police described as a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people.
Armed robbers target multiple people in South Shore neighborhood
In each incident, one to three robbers have approached the victims and demanded their property at gunpoint, police said.
DOJ shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
