Ever wonder what to do with your old cooking oil? A local Chicago university has an eco-friendly idea they’re deploying. Since 2010, Loyola...
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Congress votes to end record shutdown, sending DHS funding bill to Trump's desk
The House on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Homeland Security Department, ending the record 75-day shutd...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Suburban officer accused of sexually abusing woman during multiple traffic stops
A suburban police officer has been “relieved of all duties” and charged amid allegation he sexually abused a woman during traffic stops, the...
What does '86 47′ mean? The seashell numbers behind Comey's indictment, explained
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a photograph...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A tech banker's luxury estate is for sale. The price? Anthropic shares
A tech banker is looking to dive into artificial intelligence by selling his sprawling estate in Mill Valley, California, in exchange for ...
Human remains found in popular suburban forest preserve: Police
Human remains were found in a popular northwest suburban forest preserve over the weekend, according to police. The Forest Preserve Distric...
Dylan Carter, ‘The Voice' singer, dies at 24 in car crash
Dylan Carter, a country singer who gained national attention on “The Voice” Season 24, has died at age 24. The musician was involved in a c...
Monday, April 27, 2026
Conspiracy theories swirl around White House Correspondents' dinner attack
A flood of misinformation, conspiracy theories and false claims about the shooting at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Associati...
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Suspect's path from ‘genius' in high school to hiding guns from family
The California teacher and engineer accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner believed it was his...
Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition
A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old...
At least 5 people shot in Bloomington, Indiana Sunday morning
At least five individuals were shot during a gathering following the ‘Little 500’ cycling race in Bloomington, Indiana Sunday morning. Acco...
Suspected Correspondents' Dinner shooter was likely targeting Trump officials, Todd Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that he believes the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting admi...
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Severe storms possible in the Chicago area Monday. Here's what to expect
Northern Illinois may be affected by strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the possibility of all hazards, t...
Save money on your grocery bill with this simple food storage method
There’s nothing worse than shelling out top dollar for your weekly groceries only to toss some of the items a few days later because they’ve...
Shooting at Chicago hospital leads to lockdown
A shooting at a hospital in Chicago has led to its campus being put on lockdown from The Independent https://ift.tt/yWhJgDi