Woman in custody after allegedly drowning 1-year-old in Lake Michigan
The woman was taken to the hospital after she allegedly drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan Friday night.
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Gov. Pritzker to sign Illinois "Squatter Bill" into law, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for JB Pritzker did not share a timeline on when he will sign the bill into law.
Columbian Fest, Taste of River North among events dampened by midday showers
As the first beers poured at Ravenswood on Tap, showers poured at the Colombian Fest in Humboldt Park.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay kiss-cam video
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Driver charged after leading high-speed police chase from Wisconsin to Illinois
Dash cam video captured the moment a driver fled from police, leading them on a chase exceeding 100 mph from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, into Illinois.
Chicago weekend shootings leave 4 dead, 13 hurt, police say
The victims of Chicago's weekend shootings are between 13 and 47 years old.
Motorcyclist serious hurt after hit-and-run crash in Lake County
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to Route 173 near Crawford Road in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, for a traffic crash with injuries.
4 suspects sought in armed robbery at CTA station in River North
They suspects allegedly took the passenger's wallet, money, and hit him in the face while on the escalator at the CTA Red Line-Clybourn Station on July 12.
4 hurt, including 3 CPD officers after rollover crash on South Side
Chicago police said a 23-year-old woman ran a traffic light, hitting a squad car and causing it to roll over.
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Chicago weather: Showers, storms for Sunday
Saturday night will be muggy with an isolated storm chance and a low of 69.
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
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Peter Mendez speaks about $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
What went wrong in the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, and what has changed since
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
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Showers, storms for Chicago area Sunday
Some storms could bring gusty winds, heavy downpours, and hailstones.
Wall Street Journal being sued by President Trump over Epstein story
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump took aim at Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, writing, "We have just filed a powerhouse lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news article."
Rain temporarily dampens events across Chicago
Along with the usual waves on the lake, there were waves from the shore on Saturday morning.
Prop malfunctions mid performance during Katy Perry concert in San Francisco
During her hit song "Roaring,” Perry was floating above the crowd on a mechanical butterfly when it suddenly dropped a few feet.
Pritzker to sign Squatter Bill into law
The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.
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Cubs takes it over Red Sox in shutout victory 6-0
Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw, and Ian Happ also connected for the Cubs, who moved a season-best 20 games over .500 and have the best record in the majors at 59-39.
Tauchman has 3-run double in 6-run 6th in the White Sox's victory over the Pirates
Mike Tauchman had a go-ahead three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, Lenyn Sosa had three hits and three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Saturday night.
Robert Jr. and Quero help White Sox crush Pirates
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
DJ Moore teams up with Boys & Girls Clubs to help kids prepare for back to school
DJ Moore and his Moore2Life Foundation teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago at Bartlett J. McCartin Club in Bridgeport to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Cradles to Crayons to 120 kids.
Seiya Suzuki homers as Cubs end Red Sox' 10-game win streak with 4-1 victory
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
NIU Huskies hope for championship in last year in MAC
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
Chicago teen soccer players try out for chance to go to Spain with Real Madrid
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
Brian Urlacher remembers glory days, weighs in on today's Chicago Bears
During a cruise on Sunday, Urlacher, who played linebacker for the Bears from 2000 to 2012, will share some stories from the glory days of the NFC Championship run.
Chicago marathon winner, women's world record holder fails doping test
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the women's world record at the Chicago marathon in 2024, has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test.
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White Sox treat low-vision teens to sensory-friendly tour of Rate Field
The low-vision teens who took the tour are part of a low-vision day camp from the Spectrios Institute, funded by the White Sox.
With violent crime falling in Chicago, advocates seek to grow successful programs
Leaders from various groups helping disrupt crime met to discuss what has been going on this summer in Chicago, and how to grow programs that are clearly working.
Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
Winnemac Park hosts 2nd annual fireworks-free July 4th celebration
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in the area for 22 years.
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Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, hailing "exciting new frontier" for crypto
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
Wis. elections officials find clerk broke laws over uncounted ballots
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
"Good Trouble" protest held in Daley Plaza
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
DOJ fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
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Chicago property owner says house he owned was listed for sale without his consent
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd launches $10 million customer relief fund amid rising costs
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
Suburban Chicago woman says she paid $390 deposit for food truck that never came to party
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
Woman says she was charged tip for Lyft ride in Chicago despite never authorizing one
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
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Chicago area doctors expect more hospital visits from tick bites this summer
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A virus might trigger or contribute to Parkinson's disease, Northwestern Medicine researchers find
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
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Does email to Bears fans about seating options signal Arlington Heights stadium moving ahead?
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Tipped minimum wage set to go up in Chicago July 1, and some restaurateurs aren't pleased
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
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Giallo Geltao at Logan Theatre pairs Italian horror classics with ice cream
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to end in May 2026
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
"Pretty Little Baby" singer Connie Francis dies at age 87
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Chicago band says Travis Scott track sampled them without permission
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
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Showers, storms for Chicago area Sunday
Some storms could bring gusty winds, heavy downpours, and hailstones.
Wall Street Journal being sued by President Trump over Epstein story
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump took aim at Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, writing, "We have just filed a powerhouse lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news article."
Rain temporarily dampens events across Chicago
Along with the usual waves on the lake, there were waves from the shore on Saturday morning.
Prop malfunctions mid performance during Katy Perry concert in San Francisco
During her hit song "Roaring,” Perry was floating above the crowd on a mechanical butterfly when it suddenly dropped a few feet.
Pritzker to sign Squatter Bill into law
The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.
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Woman in custody after allegedly drowning 1-year-old in Lake Michigan
The woman was taken to the hospital after she allegedly drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan Friday night.
Gov. Pritzker to sign Illinois "Squatter Bill" into law, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for JB Pritzker did not share a timeline on when he will sign the bill into law.
Columbian Fest, Taste of River North among events dampened by midday showers
As the first beers poured at Ravenswood on Tap, showers poured at the Colombian Fest in Humboldt Park.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay kiss-cam video
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Driver charged after leading high-speed police chase from Wisconsin to Illinois
Dash cam video captured the moment a driver fled from police, leading them on a chase exceeding 100 mph from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, into Illinois.
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Peter Mendez speaks about $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
What went wrong in the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, and what has changed since
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
CPD investigating 3 pharmacy burglaries in Ravenswood, Bronzeville, Lakeview East
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
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Cubs takes it over Red Sox in shutout victory 6-0
Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw, and Ian Happ also connected for the Cubs, who moved a season-best 20 games over .500 and have the best record in the majors at 59-39.
Tauchman has 3-run double in 6-run 6th in the White Sox's victory over the Pirates
Mike Tauchman had a go-ahead three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, Lenyn Sosa had three hits and three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Saturday night.
Robert Jr. and Quero help White Sox crush Pirates
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
DJ Moore teams up with Boys & Girls Clubs to help kids prepare for back to school
DJ Moore and his Moore2Life Foundation teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago at Bartlett J. McCartin Club in Bridgeport to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Cradles to Crayons to 120 kids.
Seiya Suzuki homers as Cubs end Red Sox' 10-game win streak with 4-1 victory
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
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Man attacked leaving River North bar shares warning after similar beating
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
Santa Monica hotelier accused of impersonating a firefighter
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Wis. elections officials find clerk broke laws over uncounted ballots
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
Woman who stabbed classmate to please Slender Man to be released
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
Suspect in custody after 2 found dead in LaSalle County house fire
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
