Trump references sending National Guard to Chicago during Charlie Kirk's memorial service
President Donald Trump spoke about continuing Charlie Kirk's vision, including sending National Guard troops to Chicago, but did not say when.
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Dedication Day held honoring young Palestinian boy killed by landlord in Plainfield
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The Wieners Circle offering free hot dogs after Williams' performance against Cowboys
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Chicago man charged in alleged stabbing of 2 people on West Side
Chicago police said Shaquille Rogers, 32, allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man minutes apart on the city's West Side on Saturday morning.
What to know about plans for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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CTA bus slams into house on Chicago's Northwest Side
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8-year-old girl shot in finger while inside residence in Auburn Gresham
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Man arrested after battering woman, jumping into water to flee police in Jackson Park
Chicago police said a woman was being battered by the man, who then jumped into the water to escape police officers, but was not successful.
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Trump mentions sending National Guard to Chicago at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
President Trump revealed that in a last conversation with Kirk, they talked about the city, the crime, and once again said the National Guard is coming.
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Dogs given access to outdoor pools in Berlin for final day of swimming season
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Memorial held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk
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Padres take series against White Sox with 3-2 win
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La Cantera Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble shaping the future of young musicians
A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry.
Chicago volunteers pack 500,000 meals for day of service on 9/11
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Local high school students collect books to donate for kids in hospitals
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Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Funeral held for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar
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Nearly 550 arrested in federal immigration operation in Chicago so far, official says
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Immigration judge denies bond for man detained by ICE after being shot in Iowa
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Illinois Secretary of State pledges to address spiking car insurance rates
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Arlington Heights approves new 5% tax on streaming services
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
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Pritzker signs executive order protecting Illinois vaccine access
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Goodman Theatre to celebrate Chicago legacy businesses
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Suspect faces murder charges in New Hampshire country club shooting
The suspect is 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, a former employee of Sky Meadow Country Club. Investigators said he opened fire inside the club as it hosted a wedding reception.
Trump mentions sending National Guard to Chicago at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
President Trump revealed that in a last conversation with Kirk, they talked about the city, the crime, and once again said the National Guard is coming.
Crowd gathers at Montrose Beach for Solar Fest and to advocate for clean energy
The festival was part of Sun Day — two words — the first-ever nationwide day calling for the large-scale deployment of solar power and other clean energy sources.
Dogs given access to outdoor pools in Berlin for final day of swimming season
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Memorial held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Kirk is being laid to rest at a public funeral following his assassination earlier this month.
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Trump references sending National Guard to Chicago during Charlie Kirk's memorial service
President Donald Trump spoke about continuing Charlie Kirk's vision, including sending National Guard troops to Chicago, but did not say when.
Dedication Day held honoring young Palestinian boy killed by landlord in Plainfield
Sept. 21 will now be a day honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, who was killed by his landlord in Plainfield in 2023. Wadee's mother was also wounded in the attack.
The Wieners Circle offering free hot dogs after Williams' performance against Cowboys
On Friday, the popular hot dog stand tweeted: "If Caleb throws 4 TDs on Sunday, we will give away free hot dogs on Tuesday."
Chicago man charged in alleged stabbing of 2 people on West Side
Chicago police said Shaquille Rogers, 32, allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man minutes apart on the city's West Side on Saturday morning.
What to know about plans for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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High water bills, money down the drain and now, relief in sight?
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Andre Vasquez responds after dead rat, derogatory note left in front of his office
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
Meet the U.S. Customs K9 sniffing out undeclared food at O'Hare
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
New EV charging station opening in West Garfield Park
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Activists remind immigrants of rights as Trump's deportation campaign begins
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
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Padres take series against White Sox with 3-2 win
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
Reds sweep Cubs in 4-game series with 1-0 victory at Great American Ball Park
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
Bears, Johnson gets 1st win of season after beating Cowboys 31-14
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
"The NFL Today" celebrates 50 years, Brent Musburger remembers covering Bears
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
North Central College Cardinals aim to make history as repeat champions
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
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Man dies after being shot during argument in West Loop
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
Man dies after being found shot in overturned SUV on Southeast Side
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
Immigration judge denies bond for man detained by ICE after being shot in Iowa
An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago.
Police search for man they say beat 2 people during fight on CTA bus
Police said the suspect was on a bus in the 2400 block of West Jackson Boulevard when he got into a quarrel with the two passengers and went on to beat them.
Police search for burglars who struck pickup trucks on Far Northwest Side
In each incident, the burglars pull up in stolen cars, shatter the rear passenger windows of pickup trucks, and steal items inside, police said.
