Student charged with bringing gun to Hoffman Estates High School
The school was placed into lockdown so Hoffman Estates police and school officials could investigate.
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Gun found in Hoffman Estates High School student's backpack
The school was placed into lockdown so Hoffman Estates police and school officials could investigate.
Police search for suspect, vehicle following carjacking in Hoffman Estates
Police are searching for a person who carjacked a man in Hoffman Estates early Friday morning.
2 Teens Charged With Carjacking Man At Gunpoint In Hoffman Estates; Police Victim Fired Own Gun, But They Got His Car
Two teens stood charged Thursday night with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Hoffman Estates last week.
Women May Have Gotten Botched Mammograms At Hoffman Estates Office
"I think that's really unfortunate."
Emergency Warning Sirens Sound By Mistake In Several Northwest Suburbs
A malfunction was to blame for the sound of emergency warning sirens on Thursday in several northwest suburbs.
CT Scan Made Woman Sick; Authorities Say Man Who Performed It, Omayr Niazi, Had No Certification Or Training
A Deerfield man is accused of botching a CT scan on a patient who later got sick. It turned out the man who conducted the scan was not certified or trained.
Melting Snow Slides Off Rooftop Solar Panels And Damages Cars In Hoffman Estates, Causes Danger On Roofs Across Area
A new problem has arisen from all the snow and ice that has piled up through the month of February. With temperatures above freezing at last, it's starting to melt - and it's crashing down in the worst possible ways.
Despite Chilly Weather Bert Kreischer, Still Shirtless, Performs Outdoor Stand-Up In Hoffman Estates
The coronavirus and some chilly weather didn't stop fans of comedian Bert Kreischer from enjoying his outdoor act Friday night. It also didn't stop him from going shirtless, apparently.
Ribbon Cut For New Trail To Provide Access To Forest Preserves In Hoffman Estates
If you're looking to get out for some fresh air, there's a new trail to explore in Hoffman Estates.
Sears Centre In Hoffman Estates Turns Parking Lot Into Drive-In Movie Theater
The Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates is adapting to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic by turning its parking lot into a drive-in movie theater.
Rosati's In Hoffman Estates To Open Reopen Outdoors On Friday
Rosati's Sports Pub in Hoffman Estates is ready to expand to the outdoors later today.
Flooding Turns Hoffman Estates Park Into A Fishing Pond
Fabbrini Park, located in a subdivision off Higgins Road, is flooded.
In Violation Of State Order, Ice Cream Truck Operator Sells Treats While Not Wearing Mask Or Gloves In Hoffman Estates
Keeping kids cooped up is no easy task. Add to that an enticement – one that is not only unsafe, but illegal.
Chicago Coronavirus Couple Back Home Under CDC Watch
The couple said they are looking forward to getting "back to normal" and called their diagnosis "uncomfortable." They said their treatment at St. Alexius was "great" calling it the "best healthcare experience" they've ever had.
First 2 Coronavirus Patients In Illinois Discharged From Hospital
The first two people with confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Illinois have been discharged from the AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates.
Family Of Michael Bruce, Teen Murdered In 1994, Upset Killer Hugo Zarco Is Getting Out Of Jail After Serving Only Half Of Sentence
Flight With U.S. Passengers Arrives From Wuhan, Epicenter Of Coronavirus
The evacuees stepped off the jet at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, California, where they were taken into isolation. A ground crew wearing white protective gear handled their luggage.
Windy City Bulls Players Shoot For The Big Leagues: 'Every Day Is A Tryout'
"It's tough. It's an adjustment. You just gotta be a pro. And the end of the day, this is what you've worked for."
Season's Greetings At Sears: Dingy Shops, Sparse Shelves
Sears once towered over the retail landscape but has been on a slow decline for years. Lampert combined Sears and Kmart in 2005, pledging to return Sears to greatness. That didn't happen. Sears was hit hard during the recession a decade ago and never recovered.
Conant High School Student Krisha Jivani Is A Finalist In Worldwide 'Breakthrough Junior Challenge'
Krisha Jivani, a senior at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, is one of 15 finalists in the world competing in the "Breakthrough Junior Challenge."
Sears Parent Co. Buying Sears Hometown And Outlet Stores
Under the deal, Sears Hometown can sell its Sears Outlet and Buddy's Home Furnishing Stores businesses (together, the "Outlet Segment") to a third party for not less than $97.5 million.
Teen Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash
A 13-year-old was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike Saturday morning in Inverness.
Sears To Open First Batch Of Smaller Stores
The first three stores called Sears Home & Life will open on Memorial Day weekend and are a fraction of the size of the company's traditional stores.
Bankruptcy Judge Gives Sears Another Chance
Even with this latest reprieve, Sears' long-term survival remains an open question. Lampert hasn't put forth any specific reinvention plans and the company still faces cutthroat competition from Amazon, Target and Walmart.
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Man dead after stabbing on CTA Blue Line train
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Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
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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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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
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List of rules for reopening after murder nearby has West Side gas station owner frustrated
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Gary school used as a neighborhood dump looks to get cleaned up
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Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
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Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
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Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake
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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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"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.
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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.
Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
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
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
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
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
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
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
The accolades continue to roll in for Candace Parker – a day after she became the oldest player ever to make a triple-double in WNBA history when the Sky took on and beat the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
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
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
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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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.
Disturbing video went viral Monday, showing a worker for Chicago-based United Airlines brawling with a former NFL player.
Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
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