April 2025 - Chicago News Weekly

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

2-year-old hit by vehicle backing out of Bolingbrook driveway: Police

A 2-year-old child is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle backing out of a suburban Chicago driveway, authorities said. T...
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McDonald's is adds 2 new items to menus permanently for the 1st time in years — and we tried it

McDonald’s — one of the world’s largest beef burger chains — is on a chicken journey, with a major change coming to menus permanently next m...
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Expanded exhibit paying homage to Bob Ross set to open at Indiana museum: Report

Bob Ross inspired thousands to pick up their palettes and paintbrushes during his career, and now a huge exhibit will pay tribute to his wor...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Recalled baby items found on store shelves and online marketplaces

You may assume if you buy a child’s product from a store shelf it’s going to be safe. But NBC 5 Responds found that’s not always the case. ...
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Monday, April 28, 2025

Trump vowed to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, but the conflict still rages

President Donald Trump  pledged to end the war in Ukraine  within his first 24 hours in office. But nearly 100 days into his second term, th...
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Everything to know about Kim Kardashian's 2016 Paris jewelry heist and ensuing trial

It’s been nearly a decade since Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in her luxury Paris hotel. In 2016, the reality star was tied and gag...
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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Shooting in South Carolina leaves 11 wounded, police fatally shoot 1

A shooting in the popular South Carolina tourist town of Myrtle Beach left 11 people wounded, and police fatally shot one person, authoritie...
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Cubs' roster moves include recalling pitcher Tom Cosgrove from Iowa

The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa and optioned Ethan Roberts to the minor leagues. Cosgrove was acquir...
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Why are Illinois flags flying at half-staff? Here's what to know

Flags in Illinois will be flying at half-staff for several days this week in honor of a fallen Chicago firefighter. Under an order issued f...
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Who did the Bears draft? Here's a full rundown of all the team's picks

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay has come and gone, and the Chicago Bears made several big additions to their roster. The Bears came into th...
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

4 Illinois cities rank among the highest property tax rates in the country

A new study reported by Crain’s reveals four out of the top five urban areas with the highest property tax are in Illinois. The report come...
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Harvard students and faculty face the fallout from a showdown with Trump

Town halls warning of layoffs. Medical leaves for mental health. Students readying for deportation. These are the grim signs of a campus und...
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White Sox acquire former Cubs infielder for cash considerations

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, the Chicago White Sox have completed a crosstown trade to add to their in...
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he’s on a path to cut several new trade deals in ...
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