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Need a rubber chicken? Want to be schooled in the art of illusion? Has "Mr. Ash" got the store for you. Newsradio 780's Lisa Fielding reports.
A federal judge has ruled that a Chicago jury was wrong when it convicted a white supremacist of using his website to solicit violence.
If you shop at the Whole Foods on North Ashland Avenue anytime Wednesday, you might want to bring your own bag.
Maggie Daley underwent surgery on her right leg on to replace a metal rod that had caused her increasing discomfort, the mayor's office said.
A nursing home supervisor repeatedly allowed an employee to give excessive doses of morphine to patients, including at least one who died of a morphine overdose.
Hundreds of cars flooded the Main Post Office just west of the Loop, as last minute tax filers tried to beat the midnight deadline.
Five young men who allegedly beat up the owner of a pizza parlor were arrested after the victim recognized one of the suspects as his son's hockey teammate and used his Facebook page to identify the other culprits.
Twice as many people will visit the Main Post Office in Downtown Chicago on Monday to file their tax returns at the last minute, even though filers had an extra weekend to finish.
A wheelchair-bound woman who fell into Lake Michigan over the weekend has died.
Area high school girls are getting a chance to be belles of the ball at their upcoming proms without breaking the bank.
The state of Illinois has a backlog of bills, and one lawmaker is outlining hopes of changing that.
Teens in Evanston will be learning firsthand today about the dangers of texting and driving.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was on the hot seat in Palatine Monday night.
Federal nuclear safety regulators said Thursday they will be conducting special inspections at two nuclear plants in Illinois.
Prosecutors are hailing the conviction of the alleged top leader of the Chicago-based Latin Kings as a blow to one of the nation's most powerful street gangs.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook were looking for a man who has attacked three women on the street in the past week.
Those convicted of first-degree murder will have to register with a public searchable database if a bill moving through the Illinois General Assembly becomes law.
A judge has ruled that Illinois pharmacists cannot be forced to dispense emergency contraception.
A former Villa Park man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, after police found thousands of child pornography images in his home.
Was it a false alarm? Peoria-based Caterpillar now says it has no plans to leave Illinois.
A teenager from southwest suburban Plainfield was arrested this week when he was caught driving 108 miles per hour down a busy street.
Low levels of radiation from Japan have been detected in the Chicago area, in Will and DuPage counties.
Inside a nine-story building in Rosemont, the difference between life and death could mean a blip on a computer screen.
Residents of the Budlong Woods neighborhood are being warned about coyotes in the area.
Emotions ran high Monday night at a special meeting designed to talk about the Chicago Public Schools' latest plan to consolidate or close several schools.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
For some students, the year started with outside classes and classwork in unconventional spots inside the adjacent Kennedy High School.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A popular bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after the second smash-and-grab in a month.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
The 28-inch Lielaphis slashi snake was discovered in the forests of New Guinea, the second-largest island in the world, according to the Field Museum.
Online auction house Joopiter says the jersey is the only known white game-winning jersey from the 98 finals available for sale.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
On Saturday, the United States began imposing 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods after negotiators failed to reach an agreement, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to promise new retaliatory tariffs.
Border patrol officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of the illegal stimulant khat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in two busts last week.
Indiana State Police are currently searching for an escaped prisoner in Northwest Indiana.
A new plan was announced Tuesday for express transportation between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A White Sox fan went viral after spilling her purse as celebrated picking up catcher Jake Rogers' walk-off home run ball on Friday at Rate Field.
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The Texas Rangers rout the Chicago White Sox on Monday night to grab the AL West lead.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
