Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
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President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Among the injured including six family members of the director of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical complex in the Gaza Strip.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Quigley is the first Illinois politician to call for such an action.
It also proposes the deployment of a "temporary international stabilization mission" led by the UN to help cultivate the creation of a functioning, sovereign Palestinian state after the war is over.
At least 85 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in one of the deadliest days for aid-seekers since the war began, Gaza's Health Ministry said.
New video shows several blasts lighting up the sky over the Gaza Strip early Friday morning. Health officials in Gaza said about half of those killed were women and children, with many waiting for aid.
Israeli soldiers are accused of opening fire on crowds at sites operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
An aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists was intercepted by Israeli forces en route to Gaza and arrived at an Israeli port on Monday. Turkey calls it an illegal and "heinous attack."
Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged Thursday with the murder of foreign officials and other crimes in connection with the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
The new clinic on wheels will be staffed with doctors and sent to communities that lack access to functioning healthcare facilities.
Israel launched more strikes overnight in Gaza, killing at least 85 Palestinians. Israeli officials said the strikes were intended for militant targets.
The group Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized the "Hands off Gaza" event.
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in the middle of the night, breaking a fragile ceasefire, and killing more than 400 Palestinians, according to health officials in Gaza. In Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, many wonder what the collapsed ceasefire will mean for dozens of hostages still being held. William Asfour, who is from the Chicago area and used to live in Gaza, said one of his relatives in the region was critically wounded.
More than 400 Palestinians in Gaza are dead, after devastating Israeli airstrikes reignited a war that had been put on pause since a ceasefire took effect in January. Israel promised to wield "increasing military force" after talks on further hostage releases stalled, according to officials on both sides of the war.
Hamas released four bodies, including the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother.
Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Many Palestinian American families were angry, or simply in shock that Mr. Trump would suggest a U.S. takeover of the Gaza strip, but either way they opposed his plan.
The president has given no specifics on what he meant, but the anger many Palestinian Americans are feeling is clear. Sabrina Franza reports.
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and “own it.”
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
Cruz, 26, leaves behind four young daughters after she was shot and killed while driving her brother and his friend, who were also wounded, home from school in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on May 4.
Texas snaps Chicago's hot streak with a four‑hitter and steady bullpen work.
The White Sox improved to 18-21 on the season. They were 11-28 after 39 games last year.
The victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
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.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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.
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 law was named after Karina Gonzalez after her brutal murder in Little Village in 2023. For her son, Manny Alvarez, the one-year mark of Karina's Law comes at a complicated time. His father, charged with killing both his mom and 15-year-old sister, Daniela, has died after battling health complications while awaiting trial.
Velellas are related to jellyfish but don't have the painful sting.
There will be several "Friends" items for auction, including signed scripts from the entire cast, and Perry's Screen Actors Guild Award he won in 1995 for his role as Chandler Bing. The auction starts on June 5.
Handguns could be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect.
Authorities conducted a pit maneuver causing the U-Haul to crash and flip on its side. Drugs were found in the vehicle, and the driver was arrested.
Cruz, 26, leaves behind four young daughters after she was shot and killed while driving her brother and his friend, who were also wounded, home from school in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on May 4.
The location at 87th and Cottage Grove will close its doors on June 4. Residents say it will create a pharmacy desert.
The victim, identified as a 20-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
Texas snaps Chicago's hot streak with a four‑hitter and steady bullpen work.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
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.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
The White Sox improved to 18-21 on the season. They were 11-28 after 39 games last year.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Luke Raley drove in a career-high seven runs with his first grand slam and a three-run homer to power the Seattle Mariners to a 12-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
It's all about learning at this point, as Chicago Bears rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday at Halas Hall.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
