Severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area, events evacuated
Events had to be evacuated as the storms approached, including the Windy City Smokeout Country Music and BBQ Festival outside the United Center.
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State Farm hiking Illinois home insurance rates by 27% in August
State Farm is planning a major rate hike for Illinois home insurance starting in August.
3 arrested after brawl with K9 security team at 69th Street station on Red Line
Three people were arrested after a wild brawl Monday evening with a K9 security team on a CTA Red Line platform on the South Side.
Crash involving Pace bus on Far South Side started with police pursuit in Blue Island
A Pace bus was involved in a crash that followed a police pursuit from Blue Island to the West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
With elevator broken, Oak Lawn man has to have firefighters carry him down stairs at great cost
With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments — carrying him up and down the stairs.
Lee Elia, former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager, dies at 87
Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.
Chicago's 2025 Windy City Smokeout starts Thursday
The Windy City Smokeout 2025 kicks off in Chicago this week. Find out the hours, lineup, location, time and more.
College interns trade summer jobs for West Nile virus testing in Joliet, Illinois
Three college students are spending their summer as interns with the Will County Health Department in Joliet to help test mosquitoes for the West Nile virus.
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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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Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Mendez family in line for $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid traumatized kids
Gilbert and Hester Mendez said police pointed assault rifles and handguns at them and their children, Peter and Jack, after raiding the wrong home in 2017.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
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Chicago area food banks fill gap with looming SNAP cuts
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Food Assistance Program, or SNAP, to put food on the table. With federal cuts to the program, some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, are preparing to fill the gap. Sara Machi reports.
Wheelchair-bound Oak Lawn man has to have firefighters carry him with elevator broken
With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Suburban police pursuit preceded crash involving Pace bus on Chicago's Far South Side
Questions persisted Thursday about the high-speed police chase that ended in a violent crash in West Pullman. Shardaa Gray reports.
Judge temporarily blocks President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship
Just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the ability of judges to issue injunctions blocking presidential orders, a federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship order.
Chicago Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, torrential rain possible
Scattered thunderstorms Thursday night, with some torrential rain possible. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
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Lee Elia, former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager, dies at 87
Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.
Cubs top Twins 8-1 to deny series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.
Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2
Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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.
Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak
The Sox stopped the Blue Jays one win shy of their franchise record.
Chicago Sky to retire Allie Quigley's No. 14 jersey
Quigley's No. 14 will be the first jersey to be retired by the Sky organization.
White Sox lose to Blue Jays in rain-shortened game
The Sox have lost nine straight home games against the Blue Jays.
Twins top Cubs 8-1
Simeon Woods Richardson outpitched Shota Imanaga with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Tuesday night.
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Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
Winnemac Park hosts 2nd annual fireworks-free July 4th celebration
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in the area for 22 years.
Chicago police officer sharing love of gardening to help fellow cops with self-care
When a gardener like Deronis Cooper cares for plants, he takes care of himself, too.
Rodell Rosel says opera connects people through music, emotion
Rodell Rosel is an accomplished tenor who has been singing opera in Chicago and around the country for more than two decades.
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New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
Ex-Navy SEAL launches bid for Wis. governor comparing self to Trump
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
Judge rules former Ald. Carrie Austin medically unfit to stand trial on bribery charges
"Defendant's health is progressively declining, she can do nothing to stop it, and the measures that could be implemented to reduce those risks are inadequate," U.S. District Judge John Kness ruled.
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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.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd launches $10 million customer relief fund amid rising costs
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
Suburban Chicago woman says she paid $390 deposit for food truck that never came to party
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
Woman says she was charged tip for Lyft ride in Chicago despite never authorizing one
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
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A virus might trigger or contribute to Parkinson's disease, Northwestern Medicine researchers find
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Chicago woman lives and thrives a year after complex heart and liver transplant
Climbing the stairs to the top of the former John Hancock Center is a feat unto itself, but Laura Valentine did it just months after undergoing a very complicated double organ transplant.
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%.
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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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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
"Diddy" trial jurors enter Day 3 of deliberations after reaching partial verdict
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
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Chicago area food banks fill gap with looming SNAP cuts
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Food Assistance Program, or SNAP, to put food on the table. With federal cuts to the program, some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, are preparing to fill the gap. Sara Machi reports.
Wheelchair-bound Oak Lawn man has to have firefighters carry him with elevator broken
With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Suburban police pursuit preceded crash involving Pace bus on Chicago's Far South Side
Questions persisted Thursday about the high-speed police chase that ended in a violent crash in West Pullman. Shardaa Gray reports.
Judge temporarily blocks President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship
Just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the ability of judges to issue injunctions blocking presidential orders, a federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship order.
Chicago Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, torrential rain possible
Scattered thunderstorms Thursday night, with some torrential rain possible. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
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Severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area, events evacuated
Events had to be evacuated as the storms approached, including the Windy City Smokeout Country Music and BBQ Festival outside the United Center.
State Farm hiking Illinois home insurance rates by 27% in August
State Farm is planning a major rate hike for Illinois home insurance starting in August.
3 arrested after brawl with K9 security team at 69th Street station on Red Line
Three people were arrested after a wild brawl Monday evening with a K9 security team on a CTA Red Line platform on the South Side.
Crash involving Pace bus on Far South Side started with police pursuit in Blue Island
A Pace bus was involved in a crash that followed a police pursuit from Blue Island to the West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
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Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Mendez family in line for $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid traumatized kids
Gilbert and Hester Mendez said police pointed assault rifles and handguns at them and their children, Peter and Jack, after raiding the wrong home in 2017.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
Experts: Energy policy changes in "big, beautiful bill" will affect consumers, climate
Anyone who has been on the fence about solar energy still has some time to take advantage before the cuts are official at the end of the year.
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Lee Elia, former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager, dies at 87
Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.
Cubs top Twins 8-1 to deny series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.
Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2
Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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.
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Crash involving Pace bus on Far South Side started with police pursuit in Blue Island
A Pace bus was involved in a crash that followed a police pursuit from Blue Island to the West Pullman neighborhood.
17-year-old girl struck by gunfire inside house in Auburn Gresham
The teen was inside a home in the 7600 block of South Lowe Avenue when she was struck by gunfire that came from outside, police said.
Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting in Hobart, Indiana
Police had released no further narrative or information about the circumstances of the incident as of Tuesday evening.
Man charged with driving drunk, causing crash that killed woman in Wadsworth
Authorities said Tuesday that Andrew Willard, 58, was driving drunk when he crashed into one car and forced it to hit another.
