No word of survivors after Boeing 737 crashes in China, with 132 on board
The crash could become one of China's worst air disasters in more than a decade.
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Officials say China Eastern plane crashed with 132 aboard
Civil aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi.
Airline confirms fatalities as Boeing carrying 132 crashes in China
The China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 came down in a steep dive in a rural area near the city of Wuzhou, causing a "mountain fire" and an unknown number of deaths.
Bodies Of Retired Schoolteachers Debra Velleman Of Wisconsin, Sue Borries Of Illinois Found Nearly A Month After Plane Crash In Panama
The bodies of two retired schoolteachers from Wisconsin and downstate Illinois have been recovered, nearly a month after they went missing following a plane crash in Panama.
Debra Velleman Of Wisconsin, Sue Borries Of Illinois Still Missing Over A Week After Panama Plane Crash; Families Says U.S. Government Has Failed To Take Action
A plane carrying five people – including a retired Illinois schoolteacher – went down in Panama earlier this month. Amazingly, three people were found alive afterward. But the teacher and another educator were still missing more than a week later Friday.
Small Plane Takes A Nosedive At Chicago Executive Airport; No Injuries
A small plane made a hard landing at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Sunday.
Janet Kroll Of Mount Prospect Was Among Those Who Died In Alaska Plane Crash On Thursday
A suburban woman was among those who were killed when a small sightseeing plane crashed in Alaska on Thursday, with no survivors.
Small Plane Crashes In Downstate Illinois, Killing Indiana Judge
The pilot, Knox County, Indiana, Judge Ryan Johanningsmeier, was the only person aboard the plane, said Sheriff Clark Cottom in Sullivan County, Indiana.
1 Dead When Small Plane Crashes At Chicago Rockford International Airport
A small plane crashed at the Chicago Rockford International Airport Thursday afternoon, and one person was killed.
3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes On I-55 In Lincoln, Illinois
A small plane crashed on I-55 in Lincoln, Illinois Tuesday morning.
Boeing To Halt Production Of Grounded 737 Max Jets
Boeing plans to suspend production of the 737 Max starting in January as it waits for the embattled plane to be recertified to return to service, the company announced Monday.
Boeing To Start Paying Compensation To Families Of Victims Killed In 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will begin to pay $50 million in financial assistance to the families of more than 300 victims of the two 737 Max crashes, the company announced Monday.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field Near Aurora Airport
A small plane made an emergency landing Thursday morning in a field near the Aurora Municipal Airport.
Boeing Lost $3.7 Billion In The Second Quarter Because Of The 737 Max Crisis
The company had already warned investors that it would take a $5 billion profit hit from its inability to deliver the 737 Max to its customers.
Small Plane Crash In Wheeling Near Chicago Executive Airport
Emergency responders were on scene after a small plane crash was reported in a wooded area in Wheeling near Chicago Executive Airport Thursday night.
Boeing's Sales Have Taken A Huge Hit From The 737 Max Crisis
Boeing reported orders for only 13 commercial jets last quarter — the latest sign that the 737 Max crisis has hurt demand for its planes.
Small Plane Crashes On I-88 In Kaneville, Clipping SUV; Pilot Says He's OK
A small plane has crashed on Interstate 88 near mile marker 102.
Tennessee Woman Killed After Plane Crashes In Illinois Field
Authorities say a Tennessee woman died and two suburban Chicago residents were injured after a small plane made an emergency landing in a field in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Boeing Dedicates $100 Million To Victims Of 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will pay out $100 million to help support the families and communities of the 346 people who died in two 737 Max crashes in the last year.
New Flaw Discovered On Boeing 737 Max, Sources Say
A new flaw has been discovered in the computer system for the Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane downward, according to two sources familiar with the testing, an issue that is expected to further delay the aircraft's return to service.
Boeing Eyes More 737 Max Sales After Post-Crash Drought
Boeing's post-crash business slump may be coming to an end.
New Audio Reveals Pilots Confronting Boeing About 737 Max Features Linked To Deadly Crashes
Less than a month after a 737 Max crashed off the coast of Indonesia, airline pilots confronted a Boeing executive about new features on the plane that might have been factors in two deadly crashes.
Boeing Didn't Tell Airlines Or Feds That Key Safety Alert On 737 Max Didn't Work Without Extra Optional Feature
Boeing said Sunday that it discovered after airlines had been flying its 737 Max plane for several months that a safety alert in the cockpit was not working as intended, yet it didn't disclose that fact to airlines or federal regulators until after one of the planes crashed.
Facing Angry Shareholders, Boeing CEO Says 737 Max Software Fix Nearly Complete
Resisting calls from some shareholders to resign over the 737 Max scandal, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said he's focused on safety as the company continues working on a software fix for the grounded planes, after two fatal crashes resulted in more than 300 deaths.
Boeing Begins Tests Of Software Update To 737 Max Jets
Boeing has begun software update testing on dozens of 737 Max jets to make sure the planes are safe to fly, after the entire fleet was grounded because of two fatal crashes in five months.
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Man dead after stabbing on CTA Blue Line train
Police said the stabbing took place around 11 p.m. near the Clinton Avenue Blue Line stop.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain on the way
Tuesday's high temperatures will be the 60s with mostly cloudy skies by the afternoon.
Lawsuit filed against Rogers Park apartment building where 3 women died
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Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
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Disturbing viral video shows United Airlines worker, former NFL player brawling at Newark Liberty Airport
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MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
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Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds
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Firefighters remain on scene at Pheasant Run resort two days after massive blaze
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University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
List of rules for reopening after murder nearby has West Side gas station owner frustrated
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Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
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Huntington Bank branch in heart of the Loop robbed
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Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
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Woman arrested after shooting, killing dog that got loose in Kenosha
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Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
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'Chicago at the Crossroad' documentary airs in Chatham Monday night
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Man dead after stabbing on CTA Blue Line train
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
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"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
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University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
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The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
Final vote delayed for Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The mayor has proposed rolling back the citywide curfew for minors from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
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Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
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Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
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MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds
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Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
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Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
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At least 5 vehicles involved in crash on Tri-State Tollway near Milwaukee Avenue; southbound lanes c
At least 5 vehicles involved in crash on Tri-State Tollway near Milwaukee Avenue; southbound lanes closed
Lawsuit filed against Rogers Park apartment building where 3 women died
Families are taking legal action after three women were found dead at Sneider Apartments.
Man dead after stabbing on CTA Blue Line train
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Viral video shows United Airlines worker fighting with passenger in New Jersey.
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