Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term this week, source says
There has been speculation in recent months that Pritzker might run for president in the future.
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Family says boy with ties to Chicago area was gunned down by Israel Defense Forces in West Bank
Family and friends gathered in Chicago's southwest suburbs Tuesday night to honor the life of the teenager, Ammar Hayamel.
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%.
First human West Nile virus case of 2025 for Illinois reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile.
Shots fired blocks from Rate Field as White Sox game gets out
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
Three suburban Mariano's are closing. See where.
Three Mariano's grocery stores in the Chicago suburbs are closing as part of a larger move by its parent company, Kroger.
Diamondbacks take second game against White Sox
The White Sox have now lost 11 of their last 13.
Cubs drop 3rd straight with loss to Cardinals
The Cubs have tied a season high in losses after the game in St. Louis.
Chicago man, 19, charged in April shooting at Illinois State University
The Illinois State University Police Department said Emir Thomas was arrested in Chicago with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals.
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
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Chicago conference looking into ways to make transportation more sustainable
Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
Heights Crematory agrees to permanent shutdown after body mishandling accusations
Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights has agreed to shut down permanently and had its license revoked through a consent order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.
Air conditioning at Weiss Memorial Hospital could take weeks to fix
Administrators at Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital spoke for the first time Wednesday after busted air conditioners forced patients to be transferred for their own safety.
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More rain coming Wednesday in Chicago
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Some worry tax hike on vapes, other nicotine products in Illinois will keep people smoking
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%. Charlie De Mar reports.
Police investigate shooting blocks from Rate Field
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
Zohran Mamdani ahead in New York City mayoral primary
Former New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to Mamdani Tuesday night, but it could be days before the winner is actually determined.
With first human case in Illinois reported early, experts warn of West Nile dangers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile. Jermont Terry reports.
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Cardoso scores career-high 27, Reese has a double-double as Sky rally past Sparks
Angel Reese finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Ariel Atkins scored 13 points for the Sky (4-10).
Diamondbacks take second game against White Sox
The White Sox have now lost 11 of their last 13.
Cubs drop 3rd straight with loss to Cardinals
The Cubs have tied a season high in losses after the game in St. Louis.
Blackhawks star Duncan Keith named to Hockey Hall of Fame
Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal with the White Sox
Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal.
White Sox get shut out by Arizona Diamondbacks
The Sox still lost a game that saw the Diamondbacks lose Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor to injuries.
Cubs fall to Cardinals, have lost 4 of 5
Ben Brown (4-6) allowed eight runs on nine hits in five innings for the Cubs.
Rookie Chase Meidroth is proud to help give White Sox fans some hope for the future
Meidroth was thrown right into the deep end of the pool upon being traded to the Sox in December.
Oklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 to win 2025 NBA Finals
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
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West Side youth help get healthy groceries to seniors in Austin
A partnership between a youth-led produce market on Chicago's West Side and Beyond Hunger is helping to get healthy groceries to seniors in the city's Austin neighborhood Tuesday.
Chicago company manufactures new homes, makes home ownership more affordable
Tim Swanson, founder of Inherent Homes, has found a way to keep costs down for both his company and families.
Park Ridge survivor set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for breast cancer research
Onetime oncology nurse Peggy Brosnan is also the founder of Climbing for a Cure. She is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with friends and family.
Chicago area marshmallow maker provides opportunities for people with disabilities
This is the story about a simple idea cooked up in a Chicago area kitchen, which became a recipe not only for business success, but for inclusion for people with disabilities.
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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%.
Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term this week, source says
There has been speculation in recent months that Pritzker might run for president in the future.
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ICE arrests 11 Iranian nationals in 48 hours
Almost a dozen Iranian nationals were arrested by immigration agents, in the Trump administration's latest crackdown.
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire in effect after early violations
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
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Amid extreme heat, expert has reminder about air conditioning maintenance
It doesn't help the situation, needless to say, if someone's air conditioning goes out at home. So experts have tips to prevent that from happening.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
State sides with BetMGM after canceling man's bets that would have won $400K
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Suburban Chicago small business owner takes on Google over ad practices
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Hackers take over Chicago woman's Facebook page, post item after item for sale
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
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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%.
First human West Nile virus case of 2025 for Illinois reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile.
Evergreen Park mayor has warning after harrowing battle with West Nile virus
Former Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton caught the virus in 2012, and had severe symptoms.
Man breaks world cycling record in effort to raise money for MS research
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
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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.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
With U.S. Steel sale to Nippon advancing, advocates want plan to curb pollution in Gary
Gary, Indiana Mayor Eddie Melton has said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion into the U.S. Steel Gary Works.
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Second City works with Chicago police to help impart leadership skills
The University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
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More rain coming Wednesday in Chicago
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Some worry tax hike on vapes, other nicotine products in Illinois will keep people smoking
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%. Charlie De Mar reports.
Police investigate shooting blocks from Rate Field
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
Zohran Mamdani ahead in New York City mayoral primary
Former New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to Mamdani Tuesday night, but it could be days before the winner is actually determined.
With first human case in Illinois reported early, experts warn of West Nile dangers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile. Jermont Terry reports.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term this week, source says
There has been speculation in recent months that Pritzker might run for president in the future.
Family says boy with ties to Chicago area was gunned down by Israel Defense Forces in West Bank
Family and friends gathered in Chicago's southwest suburbs Tuesday night to honor the life of the teenager, Ammar Hayamel.
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%.
First human West Nile virus case of 2025 for Illinois reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile.
Shots fired blocks from Rate Field as White Sox game gets out
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
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Chicago conference looking into ways to make transportation more sustainable
Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
Heights Crematory agrees to permanent shutdown after body mishandling accusations
Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights has agreed to shut down permanently and had its license revoked through a consent order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.
Air conditioning at Weiss Memorial Hospital could take weeks to fix
Administrators at Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital spoke for the first time Wednesday after busted air conditioners forced patients to be transferred for their own safety.
High humidity gripping Chicago area; experts say it's only going to get worse
"We're going to see more heat and more humidity, particularly in the Chicagoland area," said Dr. Sheethal Rao, an internal medicine doctor at UI Health.
What could EPA plan to roll back limits on CO emissions mean for air quality?
"As soon as the rule was released, the EPA employees started talking about how terrible this was going to be for the state of Illinois," said Nicole Cantello, president of AFGE Local 704, the union representing EPA workers in the Chicago area.
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Cardoso scores career-high 27, Reese has a double-double as Sky rally past Sparks
Angel Reese finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Ariel Atkins scored 13 points for the Sky (4-10).
Diamondbacks take second game against White Sox
The White Sox have now lost 11 of their last 13.
Cubs drop 3rd straight with loss to Cardinals
The Cubs have tied a season high in losses after the game in St. Louis.
Blackhawks star Duncan Keith named to Hockey Hall of Fame
Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal with the White Sox
Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal.
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Shots fired blocks from Rate Field as White Sox game gets out
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
Woman charged with driving car through crowd during Chicago ICE protest
The 30-year-old woman was arrested on June 19, and allegedly drove her car through a crowd of thousands protesting ICE and immigration actions in downtown Chicago.
Second City works with Chicago police to help impart leadership skills
The University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma.
3 people shot, wounded in house near Elgin
Several dozen people were in the home for a family gathering at the time.
50 years later, John Drummond looks back on the murder of Chicago Outfit honcho Sam Giancana
Giancana, known as "Momo," was 67 when he was murdered at his home in Oak Park, Illinois.
