Beloved Illinois-based grocer ALDI will soon launch a new kind of meal product to help with everyday meal prep. The grocery st...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
2 Legionnaires' cases linked to north suburban hotel's hot tub and pool, officials say
At least two Legionnaires’ cases have been linked to a pool and hot tub at a north suburban hotel, officials announced Monday. ...
Police release details on death of Cindy Crawford's 27-year-old son Presley Gerber
Police released new details Monday following the death of Presley Gerber , the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford. S...
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Alex Bregman hit in face by foul ball during Cubs vs. Reds game
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was forced to leave Sunday’s game after a freak accident during the ballgame. Bregman ...
Second person charged with murder after man pushed from moving CTA train
A second person was arrested for murder in the death of a man who was pushed from a moving CTA Red Line train earlier this month,...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Man struck by train after falling onto CTA Blue Line tracks
A man was critically hurt after falling onto CTA Blue Line tracks and being struck by a train early Saturday, police said. The...
Suspects sought after 41 cars broken into in Bronzeville parking lot
Chicago police are searching for several suspects accused of breaking into 41 vehicles in a Bronzeville parking lot early Saturday...
Google says its AI model gained unauthorized access to three outside systems
Google on Friday disclosed the first known instance of its artificial intelligence software, Gemini, carrying out an undirected c...
Friday, September 18, 2026
Trump says he's banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump said Friday that he had banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over what he called their “con...
Team behind Chicago's Monteverde to open new restaurant in Bucktown
The team behind the award-winning Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood will open their seco...
Amazon FTC settlement update: More Prime members qualify and payout increased to $200
Amazon will be dolling out additional payments and to more customers as part of its $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trad...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
MLB Playoff Update: What is the Cubs' magic number?
The Chicago Cubs are inching closer to clinching a playoff spot, and their win over the Atlanta Braves helped them out on Wednesda...
Exclusive: Chicago PD employee sues city after suspension for ‘F*** Trump’ Facebook post at ‘No Kings’ protest
Mike Milstein, a high-level civilian CPD employee, says he ‘intends to resume’ his public criticism of the president from The Independent ...
Multiple mountain lion sightings reported in southwestern Illinois
What to Know Mountain lions are rare in the state of Illinois, with only a dozen confirmed reports in the last 25 years Most mount...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Hand soap recall issued for products distributed in 15 states, including Illinois
A recall of hundreds of cases of hand soap products has now been labeled a Class II recall, meaning it can have “adverse health co...
Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years amid persistent inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-hi...
When is ‘Chicagohenge'? What to know ahead of fall equinox
The start of fall is nearly upon us, and so is one of the Chicago area’s twice-yearly traditions. Residents and visitors alike...
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Taylor Swift drops Easter Eggs during Emmys cameo: ‘Saccharide, Aries, from the vineyard'
Taylor Swift appeared to drop a cryptic puzzle for her legion of fans to solve during her cameo at the 2026 Emmy Awards . In ...
Chicago Cubs playoff update: Magic number, coming schedule and more
The Chicago Cubs have taken another step toward clinching a playoff spot after a win over the Atlanta Braves Monday. The Cubs ...
Monday, September 14, 2026
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Robert Kraft organized boycott
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott amon...
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Sydney Sweeney's new sports trading ad draws backlash from female athletes
Sydney Sweeney is putting her focus on “Just Sports” in her latest ad campaign, but female athletes are less than impressed. T...
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Students Run Chicago takes dozens of first-time runners through final stretch of marathon training
With less than 30 days until the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, every minute and every step of preparation counts. “They co...
Man accused of attacking semis with an axe along NW Indiana interstate arrested after pursuit
A man armed with an axe was arrested after attacking two drivers along Interstate 80 in northwest Indiana following a police pursuit o...
Anthropic CEO calls for slowing the AI race as safety warnings mount
The CEO of one of the world’s leading AI companies is calling for the industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful AI...