Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers on Sunday that prohibits students from u...
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Lawmakers craft ‘plan B' to keep Bears in Illinois ahead of midnight deadline
With time slipping away and a midnight deadline approaching, Illinois lawmakers worked against the clock on Sunday to agree on a pla...
Mexico beats Australia, continuing dominant 2026 run to World Cup
The World Cup is set to get underway in less than two weeks, and Mexico has been on a strong run in the lead-up to the tournament. ...
Saturday, May 30, 2026
100 pricey Parisian-inspired chairs added to Chicago's Buckingham Fountain
Taking a note from the French, Chicago’s Park District added 100 chairs to Buckingham Fountain inspired by those in Parisian parks o...
Suspect killed in FBI shootout in Homan Square led bank robbery gang: Court docs
The person killed in a shootout involving the FBI earlier this week in Chicago’s Homan Square neighborhood was identified as the le...
Portillo's opens first airport restaurant. Surprisingly, it's not in Chicago
Getting a Portillo’s Italian beef or hot dog before boarding a flight is now an option at one of the nation’s busiest airports. ...
Friday, May 29, 2026
Pope Leo questioned Chicago mayor about ICE raids and Trump’s immigration crackdown at Vatican meeting
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Artists are dropping out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts. Here's why
“The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to Ju...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
DHS Secretary threatens to pull CBP agents from ‘sanctuary city' airports
Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin has repeatedly threatened to pull Customs and Border Protection resources from airports in s...
Serena Williams set to return to tennis with grass season comeback: Report
Serena Williams appears to be gearing up for one of the most dramatic returns in tennis history. According to reporting by Jon W...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Chicago rally urges peace, Iran ceasefire as U.S. nears possible deal
Calls to end the war in Iran grew throughout the world and in Chicago on Sunday, where demonstrators came together to push for peace...
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Moving to music offers all kinds of mental and physical benefits as you age
Carol Ross can’t stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for w...
All aboard: Historic Big Boy locomotive coming to Illinois this summer. Where its stopping and when
Editor’s note: The video above captured Big Boy No. 4014 in Illinois during a prior visit. All-aboard: A one-million-pound train...
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump to visit Walter Reed for the third check-up of his second term
President Donald Trump plans to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental check-up, acc...
What's Chicago UV Index today? NWS says ‘extra precautions' should be taken for sun
Memorial Day in Chicago kicked off with blue skies, temperatures in the 80s and plenty of sunshine, bringing the feeling of summer t...
Details revealed after New Chicago police chief arrested, charged with multiple felonies
New details are coming to light after the police chief of a small town in northwest Indiana was arrested in Ohio over the weekend a...
Sunday, May 24, 2026
More than a dozen arrested after teen gathering on Near West side
Chicago police are continuing to investigate after a massive teen gathering on the Near West Side ended with more than a dozen arrests...
Northwestern gets revenge, wins NCAA women's lacrosse national title
The Northwestern Wildcats finished as the runners-up in women’s lacrosse the last two seasons, but they’re finally back atop the mou...
Woman sexually assaulted at Chicago forest preserve Saturday, police say
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a 29-year-old woman in a forest preserve in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. Acc...
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chicago man, 22, charged in connection with shooting of Indiana deputy inside ER
A 22-year-old man from Chicago is facing several charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of an Indiana ...