The Chicago Hounds are on the verge of history, and they’ll have an opportunity to hoist a league title as they host the Major Lea...
Sunday, June 21, 2026
When does the United States play again in the World Cup?
The United States has already punched its ticket into the knockout stage of the World Cup, and we already know where they’ll be pl...
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening from The Independent http...
Where is the next World Cup? How the 2030 tournament will be the biggest ever
Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, only one of the tournaments had been hosted by multiple countries, but the 2030 event is shaping...
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Trump Tower in Chicago could soon be located on ‘Barack Hussein Obama Way'
A proposal to honorarily rename the street in Chicago where Trump Tower is located to “Barack Hussein Obama Way” was introduced at...
Police questioning person of interest after man fatally shot in South Austin
Chicago police were questioning a person of interest in a deadly shooting in the city’s South Austin neighborhood, authorities sai...
Kraft teases TSA-compliant ranch as World Cup fans fuel craze
Kraft is capitalizing on the rising fascination of ranch among international travelers visiting the United States for the World Cu...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Live updates: USMNT leads Australia 2-0 in second World Cup group game
What to Know The U.S. men’s national team is back for its second Group D game at the World Cup, with Australia up next. The Socce...
WATCH: Obamas surprise guests at opening of Chicago center, greet first 100 in line
One day after their star-studded grand opening ceremony , it appears the Obamas weren’t done celebrating in Chicago. Former P...
Man uses drone to warn surfer of shark circling beneath him off California coast
A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz. Drone vide...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets
Looking for a World Cup ticket? The buzz around the soccer tournament now under way across North America might inspire a last-min...
Another Mariano's grocery store in the Chicago suburbs to shutter
Another large suburban Mariano’s grocery store is set to close. According to a Mariano’s spokesperson, the Gurnee Mariano’s lo...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, signals support for rate hike this year
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support ...
Jesse Eisenberg explains why he donated his kidney to a complete stranger
Jesse Eisenberg didn’t need a compelling reason to donate his kidney. In fact, he did so for a complete stranger. The “Social ...
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Arrest made in Chicago cross burning investigation after college student, 21, claimed responsibility
The burning cross was discovered at the park where Barack Obama delivered his acceptance speech in 2008 from The Independent https://ift.t...
Florida couple in IVF clinic's embryo mix-up will keep baby who is not genetically theirs
A Florida couple embroiled in an embryo mix-up will keep their infant after reaching a custody agreement with the baby’s biologic...
FIFA concealed the Levi's stadium logo for the World Cup. The company had the perfect response
Levi’s is taking FIFA’s World Cup rules in stride. Soccer’s global governing body does not allow visible corporate branding a...
Monday, June 15, 2026
Chicago will host Pokémon North American championship in 2027
Just days after the city hosted Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park, Chicago has been named the host of the 2027 Pokémon North American ...
FIFA official accused of making ‘white power' hand gesture during World Cup game
FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a ...
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Brief tornado touched down in suburban Naperville during Thursday outbreak
National Weather Service teams are still evaluating tornado touchdowns from Thursday’s severe weather outbreak, and a brief twiste...
Cyclist struck and killed by train in suburban Grayslake mourned by community
A community is mourning after a woman was struck and killed by a train while riding her bicycle in suburban Grayslake. Accordi...