Agnieszka Chwiesiuk, sister of Chicago police officer charged in Capitol riot, also under arrest
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk is facing four federal charges in connection with the riot.
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Highland Park moms join march in D.C. to demand assault weapons ban
Hundreds of people are marching on Capitol Hill to demand new efforts to stop gun violence, among them mothers still reeling from last week's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton testifies on Capitol Hill on state being overwhelmed with women seeking abortions
She testified at a hearing on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Chicago man and father charged in Jan. 6 breach of U.S. Capitol
Matthew Bokoski wore a blue "Trump 2020" flag as a cape as he entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to surveillance camera footage.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Mild conditions continue
Expect another mild day Sunday but with more clouds.
MISSING: William Nevinger, 15, last seen Jan. 27
William Nevinger, 15, was last seen in the 1100 block of West Farwell Avenue.
Suspect charged after slamming stolen Jeep into squad cars in Munster
The suspect who slammed a stolen car into police Wednesday night in Munster is facing multiple charges, Indiana State Police announced Saturday.
1 person killed in condominium fire in Palatine
Arriving crews from the Palatine Fire Department reported smoke and fire coming from a second-story window.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Mild conditions continue
Expect another mild day Sunday but with more clouds.
Man charged with sexually assaulting child at Naperville fitness center
A man is charged with sexually assaulting a child at a fitness center in Naperville Wednesday.
MISSING: William Nevinger, 15, last seen Jan. 27
William Nevinger, 15, was last seen in the 1100 block of West Farwell Avenue.
Suspect charged after slamming stolen Jeep into squad cars in Munster
The suspect who slammed a stolen car into police Wednesday night in Munster is facing multiple charges, Indiana State Police announced Saturday.
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CPD sergeant seen in jail beating video was also involved in wrong raid, body-slamming
We first showed you the video earlier this week. It was recorded in May 2019 and shows Damien Stewart being punched by officers.
Getting Hosed: Rogers Park woman going to court over inflated water bill
Connie Abels has been waiting five years for her hearing.
After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
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Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry policies fall short of other states in many respects
The whole point of the registry is to protect the public – and it can't very well do that without the right information.
Lawmakers, survivors of Highland Park shooting vow to continue fight against gun violence
"Highland Park was a turning point in the national debate. It was time for us to come together and finally do something," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
Biden says U.S. will "take care of" suspected Chinese spy balloon
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
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US officials telling owners not to drive old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
Cook County Sheriff's office issues warning about telephone scam
In the telephone scam, a caller impersonates a Sheriff's office employee.
Banana Boat sunscreen expands recall over concerns about benzene
The Food and Drug Administration classifies benzene as a carcinogen.
Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
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It's business as usual for Little Village's Discount Mall, for now
The lease was set to expire at midnight, until another extension was issued. Vendors seek reassurance about next steps.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close five suburban stores
There are 87 closures coming nationwide. These closures are in addition to the 150 already announced back in August.
Groupon laying off another 500 employees
Groupon announced another 500 layoffs last August when the company first announced its restructuring plans.
Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
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Tommy Rees leaving Notre Dame to become Alabama offensive coordinator
The South Bend Tribune was first to report that Rees was leaving his alma mater to join coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide.
2-3-23: Remembering His Airness' greatest moments on Michael Jordan Day
What's your favorite moment of Jordan's career?
Former Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot going to New York
New York, one of the WNBA's original franchises, has never won a title.
Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets
The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth.
Northwestern loses to Michigan, gets swept by Wolverines for season
Boo Buie hit 9 of 19 from the field, including 3 of 6 from distance, and scored 23 points to lead Northwestern.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Lake Geneva Ice Castles open Saturday; Winterfest begins today
Warmer than normal temperatures earlier this month delayed the opening of the Ice Castles.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
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Pastor believes fire at Englewood church was intentional
Within a split second the explosion threw several Chicago firefighters to the ground.
Black Makers Market at Navy Pier happening this weekend
The first-ever market will feature jewelry, art, and clothing. The even runs through Sunday.
Saturday is National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
A day to appreciate all of our postal service members.
Andersonville Coffee & Hot Cocoa Crawl returns today
The Andersonville Coffee and Hot Cocoa Crawl is back and ready for you to get your brew on.
Black Makers Market happening at Navy Pier this afternoon
Vendor Markeyon Wallock tells us what the first-ever market means for Black History Month.
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