Federal workplace safety regulators have cited a suburban Chicago plumbing company for a trench collapse last year in which a worker died. ...
Friday, June 30, 2023
Fourth of July 2023: When to watch Independence Day fireworks at Navy Pier
Navy Pier fireworks are a staple of Chicago’s Fourth of July celebration , and while the landmark won’t host its epic display on the holida...
Watch: Humpback whale swims alongside kayaker off Australian coast
In a now-viral video, a humpback whale was spotted swimming right alongside a kayaker near a beach in Australia last week. The video, taken...
Man dies after injury at site of NASCAR Chicago Street Race police say
A man has died after suffering an injury at the site of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race , where setup was underway Friday, police said. The ...
Chicago minimum wage changes Illinois grocery tax and other new laws that take effect July 1
Beginning July 1, a slew of new laws will go into effect in Illinois and in Chicago, with a handful of them impacting your wallet. Here’s a...
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini hit in the face during a concert
Country star Kelsea Ballerini was struck in the face after a fan threw an object onstage at her show in Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday. Balleri...
Rain could help improve Chicago-area air quality but that may not be the case
Chicago-area air quality continued to reach unhealthy levels for yet another day Thursday, but hope that rain may clear the smoke could be ...
NASCAR race weekend predicted to bring over $100 million to Chicago's economy
From the first announcement in July 2022, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city officials assured residents a first-of-its-kind NASCAR Street...
Jury acquits Scot Peterson ex-deputy accused of failing to protect students in Parkland school shooting
A jury Thursday acquitted a Broward sheriff’s deputy accused of failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. Juror...
O'Hare flight cancelations top 100 as severe weather poor air quality loom over Chicago
As poor air quality and the threat of severe storms plague states across the country including Illinois, Chicago-based United Airlines conti...
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Presumed human remains' found in Titanic-bound submersible wreckage officials say
Debris from the lost submersible Titan has been returned to land after a fatal implosion during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic captu...
Madonna hospitalized with serious bacterial infection' pauses tour
Madonna has postponed her career-spanning Celebration tour due to what her manager called a “serious bacterial infection” and her ongoing ...
Mom accused of telling son to shoot man inside Chicago restaurant speaks after charges dropped
A mother who was accused of telling her teen son to shoot a man at a fast food restaurant in Chicago spoke publicly for the first time since...
How to keep your pets safe during dangerous air quality levels
What to Know There are many health risks that people can face when it comes to wildfire smoke. However, health problems brought on by t...
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Breathing Chicago's air like smoking half-a-pack of cigarettes' expert says
Air quality levels in the Chicago area have deteriorated badly on Tuesday thanks to wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada, but one exper...