Illinois motorists will notice slightly higher prices when they fill up starting on Monday, as the state’s gas tax will go up as part of its...
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Here are several new Illinois laws hitting the books on Monday
While most of Illinois’ new laws take effect at the beginning of the calendar year, others are implemented around the year’s halfway point. ...
‘Inside Out 2' tops $1 billion at the global box office, first film to do so since ‘Barbie'
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club. The animated feature is the highest-grossing film of 20...
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Funeral held for retired Chicago police officer murdered in West Garfield Park
Funeral services were held Saturday for a retired Chicago police officer who was fatally shot during a robbery attempt on the city’s West S...
Missouri Olympian fundraising for her family to watch her in Paris
One Missouri Olympian has launched a fundraiser in an effort to allow her parents to travel to Paris to watcher compete in the 2024 Summer O...
David Foster faces backlash after he says wife Katharine McPhee was ‘fat' on ‘American Idol'
David Foster has come under fire for saying his wife, Katharine McPhee, was “fat” during her time on “American Idol.” After a video of the ...
Friday, June 28, 2024
These new Illinois laws going into effect July 1 could impact your wallet
To some, Monday, July 1 may just be another day on the calendar. But in Illinois, a number of things on that date are set to change for resi...
Chicago pizzeria named among top 10 pizza spots in the U.S. in new guide
A Chicago pizza restaurant has made a list of the 50 top pizzas in the U.S., marking the second city establishment to get high pizza praise ...
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Live updates: Biden, Trump debate tonight in first face-to-face since 2020
What to Know President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate Thursday night in their first in-person face-off since th...
Uber offers $1,000 to ditch your car for five weeks
Uber will pay 175 people in seven U.S. and Canadian cities $1,000 to ditch their cars for five weeks and use alternate transportation in i...
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
USWNT announces roster for 2024 Olympics with Alex Morgan missing the cut
The U.S. women’s national team roster for the Paris Olympics is here. Sophia Smith and Rose Lavelle headline the USWNT’s 18-player squad ...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Illinois gas station sells jackpot-winning $900,000 lotto ticket
One lucky Illinois lottery player is waking up $900,000 richer. A jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $900,000 was sold at a gas s...
World's tallest male dog, Kevin, dies after setting new record
A record-breaking great dane named Kevin, who could stretch to 7ft on his hind legs but was terrified of vacuum cleaners, has died, his ow...
Monday, June 24, 2024
McDonald's launches 4 item ‘Meal Deal' for $5 on menus this week
McDonald’s is about to launch a $5 “Meal Deal” for a limited time as the Chicago-based burger chain aims to combat rising inflation. “We ...
Body recovered near Chicago Riverwalk, police say
Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from the Chicago River near the city’s Riverwalk on Monday. According to Chicag...
Sunday, June 23, 2024
‘Significant' NASCAR Chicago Street Race closures to start this week
With NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race just weeks away, “significant” road closures will get underway on Thursday night, according to city offici...
Vitamix recalls nearly 570,000 blender parts after dozens of reported injuries
Vitamix is recalling hundreds of thousands of its blending containers and blade bases after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal...
Saturday, June 22, 2024
After Tyler, the Creator cancellation, here's a look at who's headlining Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is just over one month away, though the iconic festival’s lineup sustained a shakeup this week when headliner Tyler, the Creato...
Authorities release video of suspects wanted in killing of retired Chicago police officer
Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Chicago police released video Saturday of two suspects who are wanted in the...
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Here's what this year's course layout looks like
Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Summer is officially in full swing and the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race...
Friday, June 21, 2024
Chicago Skyway users overcharged? Lawsuit seeks $3 million in refunds on tolls
Wilmette contractor Rocky Rowe has used the Chicago Skyway for 20 years — at least 150 times over the past two years — on the way to visit f...
Biden and Trump are set to face off in 2024's first presidential debate. Here's what you need to know
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle is set for next week, when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...