4 killed when small plane hits powerlines and crashes in central Illinois
The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. in Trilla, about 200 miles south of Chicago.
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50501 protest in Daley Plaza brings large crowd of Trump opponents to the Loop
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
14-year-old boy falls into canyon at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
Fire officials said the teen from the far western suburbs of Chicago fell in LaSalle Canyon around 5 p.m. Thursday.
What's open, closed on Easter Sunday 2025
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Cool and rainy Easter forecast for Chicago
Rain chances ramp up for Easter Sunday, especially by midday. Highs will only reach the lower 50s.
"Spend in the Black" event on South Side aims to boost small Black businesses
Dozens of vendors transformed 75th Street and King Drive into Chicago's "Black Wall Street" on Saturday.
Red Sox beat White Sox 4-3 in extra innings
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Suzuki and Busch hit consecutive home runs, lead Cubs over Diamondbacks 6-2
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Man killed, 2 teens hurt in shooting in Gary, Indiana
Around 5:43 p.m. Saturday, Gary police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the 3500 block of Massachusetts Street.
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Cool and rainy Easter forecast for Chicago
Rain chances ramp up for Easter Sunday, especially by midday. Highs will only reach the lower 50s.
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Real ID scams surge as deadline nears, BBB warns
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
Wrongful Chicago Police raid that traumatized children set for trial 7 years later
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
Tickets from Chicago connected to grandmother in New York who has no car
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
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Remembrance ceremony marks 30 years since Oklahoma City bombing
Saturday marked 30 years since 168 people were killed in Oklahoma City when a truck bomb exploded, destroying a federal building, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in the nation's history. Former President Bill Clinton spoke at a memorial ceremony.
Man killed, 2 teens wounded in shooting in Gary, Indiana
A man was killed and two teenagers were hurt in a shooting on Friday evening in Gary, Indiana.
Cemetery worker charged with stealing $114,000
A former cemetery employee has been charged after an investigation found she secretly pocketed over $114,000 in funeral expenses payments, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Saturday.
Breezy and wet Easter in Chicago; warmup coming midweek
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Robots run with humans at half marathon in Beijing
Robots are making big strides, but humans still have them beat at running. A half marathon in Beijing on Saturday tested the limits of humanoid robots.
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Red Sox beat White Sox 4-3 in extra innings
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Suzuki and Busch hit consecutive home runs, lead Cubs over Diamondbacks 6-2
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Trevor Story has 2 HRs, 6 RBIs to lead Red Sox to 10-3 win over White Sox
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
Tucker hits go-ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Bears assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El is happy to be close to home
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
With Blackhawks season over, Connor Bedard fights rumors he wants to leave
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
Chicago Sky formally introduce star draft pick Hailey Van Lith
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
After Bulls lose play-in again, Karnišovas asks fans for patience as team rebuilds
Fans are understandably fed up, but it's business as usual for the lukewarm front office.
Hoosier State lawmakers pass bill seeking to lure Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana
Indiana House Bill 1292 creates a professional sports development commission, which would develop a plan and recommendations for attracting a professional sports franchise to Northwest Indiana.
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Veteran Chicago Police dispatcher is ready to hang up her headset after 40 years
Dispatchers like Debra White provide a calming voice, and a lifeline in a time of need, for the people in Chicago and our police officers.
Chicago's Working Bikes gets bicycles to people in need at home and worldwide
But that's not all the team at Working Bikes does. They are also creating economic lifelines for generations.
Harvey Twisters Wrestling Club teaches young people about more than just athletics
For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
Started amid pandemic, community bike exchange is a booming success in River Forest
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12.
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50501 protest in Daley Plaza brings large crowd of Trump opponents to the Loop
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, native of Egypt, heading to 2nd term
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Outgoing Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's name removed from outside Village Hall
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
Wis. Gov. Evers can lock in 400-year school funding increase, court rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
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Portillo's new breakfast menu launches at select Chicago's locations
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville recall of cheddar bratwursts includes Minnesota
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Settlement reached for Chicago, Denver men in 2019 Boeing 737 MAX8 crash
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
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Some states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
With cases in Indiana, measles outbreak draws closer to Chicago
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
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Tariff uncertainty raises concerns at Chicago toy store
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
SCOTUS seems to side with Catholic Charities in Wis. religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup for 2025 festival
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
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Remembrance ceremony marks 30 years since Oklahoma City bombing
Saturday marked 30 years since 168 people were killed in Oklahoma City when a truck bomb exploded, destroying a federal building, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in the nation's history. Former President Bill Clinton spoke at a memorial ceremony.
Man killed, 2 teens wounded in shooting in Gary, Indiana
A man was killed and two teenagers were hurt in a shooting on Friday evening in Gary, Indiana.
Cemetery worker charged with stealing $114,000
A former cemetery employee has been charged after an investigation found she secretly pocketed over $114,000 in funeral expenses payments, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Saturday.
Breezy and wet Easter in Chicago; warmup coming midweek
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Robots run with humans at half marathon in Beijing
Robots are making big strides, but humans still have them beat at running. A half marathon in Beijing on Saturday tested the limits of humanoid robots.
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4 killed when small plane hits powerlines and crashes in central Illinois
The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. in Trilla, about 200 miles south of Chicago.
50501 protest in Daley Plaza brings large crowd of Trump opponents to the Loop
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
14-year-old boy falls into canyon at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
Fire officials said the teen from the far western suburbs of Chicago fell in LaSalle Canyon around 5 p.m. Thursday.
What's open, closed on Easter Sunday 2025
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Cool and rainy Easter forecast for Chicago
Rain chances ramp up for Easter Sunday, especially by midday. Highs will only reach the lower 50s.
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Real ID scams surge as deadline nears, BBB warns
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
Wrongful Chicago Police raid that traumatized children set for trial 7 years later
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
Tickets from Chicago connected to grandmother in New York who has no car
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
CPD ramps up downtown patrols for possible teen takeover at Millennium Park
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Court reverses sale of Chicago woman's home over property tax mistake
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
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Red Sox beat White Sox 4-3 in extra innings
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Suzuki and Busch hit consecutive home runs, lead Cubs over Diamondbacks 6-2
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Trevor Story has 2 HRs, 6 RBIs to lead Red Sox to 10-3 win over White Sox
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
Tucker hits go-ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Bears assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El is happy to be close to home
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
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Sentencing set for next week for Highland Park parade shooter
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Report from Northwestern says Chicago area Peacekeepers are helping reduce violence
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
2 people killed, 6 injured in FSU mass shooting; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Man shot, killed in Lincoln Park neighborhood
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Vigil for student at Morgan Park High School who was shot, killed
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
