2 charged with trying to rob undercover agents in Country Club Hills ATF operation
Two men have been charged with attempted robbery and a third with firearms trafficking in an incident that led to a shooting by officers in Country Club Hills.
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Oak Park development vandalized with antisemitic message
Oak Park police said they are investigating an incident of antisemitic vandalism as a hate crime.
At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Mother of 4 killed, teen hurt in Greater Grand Crossing shooting
A mother of four was killed and a teenager was hurt when someone began shooting into her house overnight, Chicago police and family said.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
SpaceX stock soars on first day of trading following record-breaking IPO
SpaceX's stock closed the day at $160.95 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
NWS confirms 11 tornadoes with Streator, Merrillville among hardest hit areas
The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns on June 11 across Illinois and Indiana.
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Illinois leads the nation in tornadoes for 2026
Severe weather season has been off to a very active start in Illinois, with the most tornadoes of any state in the nation so far.
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CARE team in Evanston, Illinois, sees growing success in crisis response
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
OPRF sustainable football field to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
Future of West Suburban Medical Center murky two months after abrupt closure
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
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2026 Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade held in Humboldt Park
The parade kicked off down Division Street with colorful floats and musicians. Several politicians also marched, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker, who stopped to hug spectators.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson hosts free football camp at Kenwood Academy
Kids of all skill levels were invited to attend and received on-field instruction from Johnson along with a free lunch, equipment, and entertainment.
Man dead, another hurt in Garfield Park shooting
A 28-year-old man is dead and a 32-year-old man is in the hospital. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday on Monroe near Hamlin.
Funeral service held for renowned Chicago funeral director Spencer Leak Jr.
Saturday's service was held at the House of Hope, where just months ago, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes assisted with the memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
$2 million football field now open in Robbins, Illinois
The field is dedicated to Rocky Clark, a former Eisenhower High School football player who was paralyzed in a game 26 years ago. He later passed away in 2012 following complications from abdominal surgery.
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Chicago Snowballs, inspired by Savannah Bananas, prepare for their inaugural season
Team owner Cherie Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.
Chapman's 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Marsh homers for 3rd straight day as Phillies beat White Sox
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Stacey King, 3-time NBA champion with Chicago Bulls, dies at 59
Stacey King, who played on the first three NBA Champion Chicago Bulls teams with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, has died.
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Chicago Smelts swim team is among the city's oldest LGBTQ+ organizations
The Chicago Smelts are one of the city's longest-running LGBTQ+ organizations, a swim team that's been making waves both in and out of the pool.
Tinley Park woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby
What do you do when the most beautiful, blessed event ends in tragedy? A woman from southwest suburban Tinley Park turned that tragedy into compassion.
How a Chicago writer founded an international literary magazine from her bedroom
After experiencing Long COVID, Madeline Blair is building a global poetry community rooted in disability justice.
Annual "We Walk For Her" march raises awareness for murdered and missing women
Activists were gathering in Bronzeville on Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness for the dozens of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Black and Brown women and girls in Chicago.
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DOJ paves way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Pritzker signs law banning sale of intoxicating hemp to anyone under 21
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that restricts the sale of intoxicating hemp products to the same ages as recreational marijuana.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, court filing says
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
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Illinois' 'swipe fee' law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
Study raises questions about effects on property taxes from megaprojects bill for Bears stadium
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
Gas prices soaring over Memorial Day holiday weekend
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer advocates take Nicor Gas to task for rate hike
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
Negotiations resume at BP Whiting refinery amid monthslong lockout
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Chicago area woman gives birth to daughter after surgery to remove tumor that disrupted pregnancy
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park closed due to E. coli infections
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Key to understanding menopause may lie in gut, expert says
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
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Daley's Restaurant has served Chicago's Woodlawn community since 1892
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens closing Chatham store as officials warn of pharmacy deserts
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
Gene & Georgetti sues Midway Airport concession operator over restaurant partnership
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings to close in-person sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Ann Sather to close Belmont Avenue flagship on June 28, open in West Town
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
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40 years ago: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards take stage at Chicago Blues Fest
Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
"Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set to debut at Museum of Broadcast Communications this summer
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams is Madden NFL 27 cover star
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
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Comfortable and cooler on Sunday in Chicago
Meteorologist Carl Lam has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, June 14, 2026.
3-car crash shuts down outbound Dan Ryan Expressway
A multi-vehicle crash shut down the outbound express lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway south of 35th Street early Sunday.
National Weather Service crews to survey storm damage in parts of Chicago area
Teams from the National Weather Service on Sunday will be surveying damage caused by storms that brought tornado touchdowns to the Chicago area and other parts of northern Illinois last week. Asal Rezaei reports.
Overnight storm takes out trees in Chicago area
A tree was completely uprooted near 156th Street and Burnham Avenue in Calumet City.
Trump says peace deal could be signed soon, but Tehran may need bit more time
Key mediators in Pakistan say details are expected to be finalized within 24 hours, and a signing ceremony is still scheduled for Sunday. Iran's foreign minister says Sunday is unlikely but expressed optimism that they could work out a deal in a matter of days.
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National Weather Service to assess damage from storms, tornadoes last week
Teams from the National Weather Service on Sunday will be surveying damage caused by severe storms that brought tornado touchdowns.
New round of storms rips down trees in parts of Chicago area
Only a couple of nights after severe storms brought 11 tornado touchdowns to northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, another storm system was to blame for even more damage.
Video shows person detonating suspected firework outside Ald. Sigcho-Lopez's home
According to the alderman's office, Sigcho-Lopez and his three children were asleep inside the home at the time.
Shooting leaves man, 36, dead in Roseland
A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community Saturday night.
3-car crash shuts down outbound express lanes on Dan Ryan
A multi-vehicle crash shut down the outbound express lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway south of 35th Street early Sunday.
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CARE team in Evanston, Illinois, sees growing success in crisis response
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
OPRF sustainable football field to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
Future of West Suburban Medical Center murky two months after abrupt closure
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center is built for sustainability and climate resilience
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
Suburban man says squirrels after plant-based parts caused $30K in damage to 3 cars
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong homers on 1st pitch of the game in the Cubs' 6-1 win over the Giants
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered on the first pitch of the game and the Chicago Cubs hit two more home runs in a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto carries no-hit bid into 9th as Dodgers beat White Sox 7-1
The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
NBA star James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawful carrying of a weapon
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Meidroth stars as White Sox beat Dodgers 8-2 in matchup of division leaders
Chase Meidroth had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the depleted Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 in a matchup of division leaders.
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Shooting leaves man, 36, dead in Roseland
A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community Saturday night.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Arlington Heights police release sketch of man wanted in attack on woman
Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.
4th man charged in string of burglaries targeting video gambling machines
A fourth man has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals in Chicago's west and southwest suburbs since late last year.
Man charged with mail thefts in Chicago area going back three years
A man has been charged with multiple acts of mail theft and burglary in the Chicago area dating back up to three years.
