Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
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Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
A Wisconsin woman died after falling off a boat in Lake Geneva near Fontana Thursday night, officials said.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing Sunday, April 5. Bahamian officials arrested her husband three days later for questioning in connection with the case, but he was not charged with a crime and was released Monday night.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing Sunday, April 5. Bahamian officials arrested her husband three days later for questioning in connection with the case, but he was not charged with a crime and was released Monday night.
A deadly fire in northwest suburban Streamwood trapped the homeowners as they called for help in the early morning hours.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A driver was found dead with a gunshot wound after a crash in Palatine, Illinois, on Monday night.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Authorities have launched a death investigation after a 19-year-old was found unresponsive earlier this month at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A 13-year-old boy from Hebron, Indiana died from injuries he got after crashing on a BMX track in Hobart over the weekend, officials said.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
Criminal charges may soon be filed against a stepsibling of a teen of died on a cruise ship.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
A death investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a car in Crystal Lake on Tuesday morning.
For 29 years, head custodian Martin Ochoa has kept the school squeaky clean, but every spring, he spends his days on duck duty.
The cadets earned certification in CPR, OSHA emergency medical services, and law enforcement.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
Submissions are due by May 15.
Chicago police are warning of more than 20 recent airbag thefts, mostly in the Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and Austin neighborhoods.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
A Chicago alderwoman is trying to get a better idea of who is on electronic monitoring in Cook County and how they're being tracked. She also wants to know what efforts are being made to track down those with active arrest warrants.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy allows students to enroll in community college and, after two years, qualified them to take the entrance exam to become a member of the police or fire department.
Colorado police say this is a good reminder that "littering stinks" and to throw out your trash to protect wildlife.
The lawsuit claims that cento's "Certified San Marzano" labeling is "false, misleading and untrue". The suit adds that the tomatoes lack the quality and taste associated with the real variety that comes from Italy.
Police said detectives determined that one of the suspects, who is a student at the school, took the gun, concealed it, and removed it from school grounds. It was further alleged that he gave the firearm to the 17-year-old in a neighboring community.
It's the first documented birth of an eaglet within city limits in more than 100 years.
According to Arlington Heights police, the officer removed his gun while using the bathroom at the Forest View Educational Center just before classes ended on Monday.
Chicago police are warning of more than 20 recent airbag thefts, mostly in the Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and Austin neighborhoods.
For 29 years, head custodian Martin Ochoa has kept the school squeaky clean, but every spring, he spends his days on duck duty.
The cadets earned certification in CPR, OSHA emergency medical services, and law enforcement.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Lots of tickets remain available, but some fans say they are out of reach because of the high prices.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
Chicago police are investigating a burlgary targeting the video gambling machines at a liquor store in Lincoln Park early Tuesday morning.
Chief Geoff Guttschow, who has an autistic child who drives, says the Blue Envelope Program gives officers a tool to recognize when a driver may need additional communication support.
A woman has been charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago in 2024, after getting into a fight with another woman during a back-to-school event in the Pullman neighborhood.
