4 more rescued beluga whales from Marineland in Canada coming to Shedd Aquarium
Several aquariums from around the country are also taking in some of the rescued belugas.
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Mural celebrating Bears' QB Caleb Williams Madden NFL 27 cover unveiled in West Loop
It was announced in June that Williams would be on the cover of the popular sports video game.
Illinois State Fair 2026 butter cow unveiled, this year's theme celebrates Rte. 66
The 2026 butter cow invites Illinois State Fairgoers to "Take a Spin on Route 66" in honor of the Mother Road's centennial.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Barrington family goes to Spain for 2026 solar eclipse
A family from Barrington, Illinois, traveled to Spain to witness the 2026 solar eclipse, continuing a tradition that's been going for more than half a century.
Flossmoor community come together to clean up after back-to-back severe storms
An EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have touched down near Oak Forest and Flossmoor on Tuesday, only to be followed by another round of severe storms on Wednesday.
Widespread outages, long lines at gas stations in NW Indiana in wake of storms
Hundreds of thousands of people in Northwest Indiana remained without power on Wednesday afternoon, a day after powerful storms caused widespread wind damage across the region.
Motorcyclist killed in Fox Lake crash over weekend ID'd
The crash happened just before 3 a.m. on Sunday at East Grand Avenue and Keystone Avenue. It is unclear what led to the crash.
5 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois from Tuesday's severe weather outbreak
The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down during the severe weather outbreak in Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
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What are straight-line winds, and how are they different from derechos?
If you have broken tree limbs, roof damage, or lost power during a thunderstorm, you may think your house was hit by a tornado. But the far more likely culprit is thunderstorm wind damage, often called straight-line winds.
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More Bohemian crematorium violations surface, along with photos
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Why didn't state act sooner against funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies were found?
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
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Wandering goats board bus in Portland, Oregon
A pair of pygmy goats in Portland, Oregon, apparently didn’t feel like hoofing it, so they boarded a bus instead.
More Bohemian National Cemetery crematorium violations surface as photos show decaying bodies
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
U.S. and Iran claim control over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump and Iran continue to tangle over who is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil shipments out of the Middle East.
Growing El Niño could become strongest on record
A potentially record-setting El Niño is getting stronger, and it could shape the weather this winter.
Broken engine parts shattered window of Ryanair jet in mid-air scare in Greece
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked through the opening before his fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said Thursday.
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Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skid
Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid.
White Sox retire Ozzie Guillén's No. 13
The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén in a ceremony before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
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Chicago's Agents of Hope Training & Information Center works to connect refugees with jobs
The Chicago nonprofit Agents of Hope Training & Information Center is working to make the job search a bit easier for refugees through career training programs and workforce development.
Activist Jahmal Cole says he's learning a lot living in and exploring Chicago's 77 communities
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Students pass out meals as Hazel Crest continues recovery from tornado
With many communities in Chicago's south suburbs still facing a long road to recovery after last week's tornadoes, some students turned out in force to help storm victims in Hazel Crest.
Boxing Out Negativity opens new, larger North Lawndale facility
Founded in a garage in 2009 and later based on 16th Street, Boxing Out Negativity is now opening a significantly larger facility at Lawndale Plaza in North Lawndale.
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Lobbyist, mayoral candidate John Kelly says Chicago has had enough of career politicians
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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Illinois among 46 states to settle with mortgage servicer for improperly imposing insurance
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
Federal officials grill power grid operator PJM, which serves Illinois and Indiana
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago ranked worst U.S. city for bed bugs again, Orkin says
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois AG warns of scammers targeting people making repairs after storms
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Pritzker signs ban on junk fees, other consumer protections into law
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
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Illinois will not change child vaccine guidelines after Trump executive order
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak sends local farms' lettuce sales skyrocketing
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
Some East Chicago residents advised to boil water starting Monday
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
Women with long COVID suffer more neurological symptoms than men, Northwestern study finds
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
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Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
Multimillion-dollar renovation coming for The Shops at North Bridge on Mag Mile
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Ann Sather to open in former Stella's Diner location in East Lakeview
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Data centers can use 5 million gallons daily, investigation finds
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant to close
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
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Lollapalooza cleanup at Grant Park could take weeks
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Rain soaks day 2 of Lollapalooza, but fans show up anyway
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Lollapalooza kicks off in Grant Park with headliners Lorde, John Summit
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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Chicago weather: Waves of rain likely overnight, flash flooding possible
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
"Kidney buddies": Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger
The kindness of strangers can change lives. A downstate Illinois restaurant owner was shocked by the number of people who reached out to help him when he needed it most.
Flock camera concerns as Harvey police implement new drone technology
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.
Northwest Indiana residents face up to another week or more without power
Northwest Indiana is preparing for flooding as many are still dealing with storm damage and no power, following Tuesday’s powerful storms. NIPSCO crews are racing to fix outages, but said it will take until late next week to complete all repairs.
Historic flash flooding in parts of Indiana following storms
It is a dire situation in parts of Indiana, where there has been historic flooding in the wake of torrential rains. The Whitewater River has reached the highest levels ever recorded, prompting evacuation orders.
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NIPSCO probably won't restore power in NW Indiana until next week
Residents in Northwest Indiana may have to wait more than a week to get power back after a devastating outbreak of severe weather.
Harvey adding Flock Safety drones amid growing concerns over technology
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.
More Bohemian crematorium violations surface, along with photos
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
"Kidney buddies": Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger
The kindness of strangers can change lives. A downstate Illinois restaurant owner was shocked by the number of people who reached out to help him when he needed it most.
Man charged with murder in fatal 2025 shooting in Des Plaines
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
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More Bohemian crematorium violations surface, along with photos
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Why didn't state act sooner against funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies were found?
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
City, state sue South Side animal feed plant for noxious odor, pollution
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
Owners of South Side funeral home under investigation have been in trouble before
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
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Cade Cavalli takes a no-hitter into 7th inning as Nationals rout Cubs 7-0
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Sal Stewart homers as Reds hold off Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 win
Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suárez and Tyler Stephenson homered and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 victory.
White Sox move up game against Reds at Rate Field for rain forecast
The Chicago White Sox announced they're moving their Thursday game at Rate Field against the Cincinnati Reds to an earlier time due to the weather.
CEO Warren: Bears' "sole focus" for new stadium site is in Northwest Indiana
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Tiffany Hayes comes off the bench to score a season-best 22 points as Valkyries beat Sky 91-71
Kamilla Cardoso scored 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting as Chicago lost for the fourth time in five games.
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Man charged with murder in fatal 2025 shooting in Des Plaines
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Man to appear in court in stabbing that killed woman in Avondale
A man was due in court Thursday on charges of stabbing a woman to death in Chicago's Avondale community this week.
Man charged in shootout on Chicago's Near North Side
A man was set for a detention hearing Thursday in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
Police seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine with stickers of soccer star
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
Man shot, killed along McCormick Boulevard in Skokie
A man was shot and killed Tuesday night along busy McCormick Boulevard in the north Chicago suburb of Skokie.
