The Chicago Bears’ full schedule will be released Thursday, but we know at least one game that’ll be on the docket this season. A so...
Friday, May 22, 2026
15-year-old math prodigy graduating with master's degree from Chicago-area university
A 15 year-old math prodigy is about to make academic history. On Friday, Benyamin Bamburac will graduate from Lewis University i...
Indiana dog food company issues recall over possible salmonella contamination
A dog food company based out of Indiana has recalled some of its food due to potential salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food a...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Illinois woman wins $1 million Powerball prize after randomly choosing numbers
While many Powerball players have set numbers they like to play, an Illinois resident’s willingness to shake things up paid off big ...
‘Coming soon:' Hello Kitty Cafe opening a location inside north suburban mall
Michigan Avenue isn’t the only Chicago-area location getting a Hello Kitty Cafe — the adorable, viral shop is set to also open at a...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard wins primary election in Georgia
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is attempting a political comeback, winning a countywide primary election in Georgia. Henyar...
CDC to begin screening certain travelers at Chicago O'Hare Airport for Ebola amid outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order Monday related to the Ebola outbreak, saying it would begin to screen...
Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Jell-O — long known for its bright rainbow of artificially colored gelatins — is getting a line of products made without synthetic ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
President Trump asked about potential Darren Bailey endorsement
Will President Donald Trump endorse Darren Bailey in his bid to unseat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker? Trump did back Bailey during t...
Chicago suburb ranks high on U.S. News & World Report's ‘Best Places to Live' in US for 2026
The results are in — and according to a new list, a northern suburb is one of the best places to live in the U.S. According to a...
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking st...
Monday, May 18, 2026
Live updates: Police responding to reports of an active shooter at mosque in San Diego
What to Know Police are responding to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD). Police are asking neig...
Pritzker criticizes Johnson for having ‘no plan' to keep Bears in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made it no secret he wants the Bears to stay in the city, but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had stro...
Popular organic ice cream sold in multiple states including Illinois recalled: See which flavors
Check your freezer: A popular organic ice cream sold in more than a dozen states including Illinois has been recalled, with health o...
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Social Security Administration releases top baby names list for 2025
The Social Security Administration continued its tradition around Mother’s Day, releasing the list of the top baby names of 2025. ...
Wild bald eagle hatchlings may be US city’s first for more than 100 years
Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City from The Independent h...
Gage Park woman charged with fatally stabbing infant daughter during argument
A woman has been charged with fatally stabbing her infant daughter in Gage Park after allegedly arguing with the child’s father about ...
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Cyclist, 37, critically injured in hit-and-run by semi-truck driver in Chicago
A cyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after a semi-truck driver struck him before fleeing on Friday morning in Chicago. ...
Suspect allegedly stole Cook County Sheriff's squad vehicle, led police on chase
A man suspected in an attempted ATM theft allegedly stole a Cook County Sheriff’s squad car and struck a deputy with the vehicle bef...
Cicero police release photo of person sought in deadly shooting of 19-year-old
Cicero police are asking for the public’s help to identify a person wanted in connection with a shooting that left an 19-year-old ma...
Bank of America to pay $2.25M in class-action ATM fee case. Here's who may qualify
Some Bank of America customers could soon receive payments following a $2.25 million class-action settlement related to ATM fees at ...
Friday, May 15, 2026
Families caring for disabled relatives face unthinkable choices as Medicaid cuts loom
Melissa Gonce used to cry when her son came home from his day program soaked in urine, dehydrated and distressed. Jason, 28, is ...