2 people found dead on same block as stabbing victim in Gage Park
Chicago police said one man was taken in custody, but it is not clear if he is connected to both incidents.
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Illinois falls to Kentucky in second round of March Madness
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Family holds vigil for Kaylah Love, teen girl who was brutally killed on West Side
The family is hoping to move the needle in her chilling case, and asking anyone who saw or knows something about her killing to come forward.
Man dead, woman in critical condition after crash on Southwest Side
The crash happened on busy Pulaski Road near 71st Street.
Windy Monday in Chicago with warmup ahead
Cloudy skies eventually clear to sunshine, and highs reach the upper 40s. Gusty winds subside Monday night, and temperatures fall near freezing.
MSU reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with win over New Mexico
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Jayden Dawson scores career-high 35 to lead Loyola over San Francisco in NIT
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
3 teens accused of damaging cars and trying to steal one in Morton Grove
Despite using drone flyovers and a coordinated effort in search of him, a fourth suspect escaped, police said.
Ryan Donato, Connor Bedard lead Blackhawks over Flyers
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods.
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Police investigating after 2 people found dead on same block as stabbing victim on Chicago's Southwe
Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside an apartment just minutes before a woman was stabbed in a bar on the same block in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Windy Monday in Chicago with warmup ahead
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Gusty winds persist on Monday in Chicago
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Brush fire rages in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Smoke from the fire halted traffic to the Florida Keys for a couple of days.
Man, woman charged with 2 robberies in Chicago's western suburbs
Authorities say the pair was behind the attempted robbery of a woman at an ATM in Naperville, Illinois, and the holdup of a convenience store in Lisle.
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MSU reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with win over New Mexico
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Jayden Dawson scores career-high 35 to lead Loyola over San Francisco in NIT
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
Ryan Donato, Connor Bedard lead Blackhawks over Flyers
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods.
Illinois falls to Kentucky in second round of March Madness
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Michigan routed by Notre Dame 76-55 in 2nd round of women's tourney
Michigan couldn't withstand Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the Fighting Irish beat the Wolverines 76-55.
Blackhawks' Patrick Maroon, 3-time Stanley Cup champ, to retire after season
"I've done everything I could in this league," an emotional Maroon said discussing his decision after St. Louis defeated Chicago 4-1 Saturday. "I have no regrets."
Illinois eyes Sweet 16 in 2nd-round NCAA tourney matchup with Kentucky
Illinois wants to ride the wave from another sea of orange and blue in the stands in Milwaukee against one of college basketball's Big Blue blood brands.
Toropchenko, Hofer lead Blues past Blackhawks 4-1
Alexey Toropchenko had a goal and an assist and goalie Joel Hofer made 26 saves, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Illini fans pumped after big win over Xavier in first round of NCAA Tournament
In the South Loop, Illini fans took over Weather Mark Tavern, where the drinks were flowing and a sea of orange and blue overshadowed everything.
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Community baby shower honors pregnant woman killed while seeking baby supplies
After 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was brutally murdered in 2019, and her baby was cut from her womb, a Chicago non-profit is making sure her memory lives on by helping other mothers-to-be in need.
Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
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Suburban Chicago boxing gym focuses on helping people fight addiction with a workout
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Chicago transit agencies warn of drastic cuts amid $770 million budget shortfall
The Regional Transportation Authority, the umbrella agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, is calling the situation potentially devastating.
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A former Trump Tower Chicago board member is suing the Trump Organization, alleging racketeering, wire fraud and retaliation, including having him arrested in the tower's spa facilities.
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A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to "activist judges" two weeks before the state's pivotal Supreme Court election.
CPS budget vote to be postponed until union contract is settled
Tense negotiations have been going on for months over pension payments for Chicago Public Schools employees and raises for teachers.
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Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
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Chicago suburb bans electric vehicle charger installations in garages
Rosemont, Illinois, is putting the brakes on installing electric vehicle chargers inside parking structures, more than a year after an EV caught fire.
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Waste from nut used in herbal teas can be made into medically useful hydrogel, UChicago scientists find
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Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
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Police investigating after 2 people found dead on same block as stabbing victim on Chicago's Southwe
Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside an apartment just minutes before a woman was stabbed in a bar on the same block in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Windy Monday in Chicago with warmup ahead
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Gusty winds persist on Monday in Chicago
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Brush fire rages in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Smoke from the fire halted traffic to the Florida Keys for a couple of days.
Man, woman charged with 2 robberies in Chicago's western suburbs
Authorities say the pair was behind the attempted robbery of a woman at an ATM in Naperville, Illinois, and the holdup of a convenience store in Lisle.
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2 people found dead on same block as stabbing victim in Gage Park
Chicago police said one man was taken in custody, but it is not clear if he is connected to both incidents.
Illinois falls to Kentucky in second round of March Madness
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Family holds vigil for Kaylah Love, teen girl who was brutally killed on West Side
The family is hoping to move the needle in her chilling case, and asking anyone who saw or knows something about her killing to come forward.
Man dead, woman in critical condition after crash on Southwest Side
The crash happened on busy Pulaski Road near 71st Street.
Windy Monday in Chicago with warmup ahead
Cloudy skies eventually clear to sunshine, and highs reach the upper 40s. Gusty winds subside Monday night, and temperatures fall near freezing.
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Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
Newly obtained video, photos document more problems at crematory in trouble with state
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Illinois Comptroller seeks to shut down crematory accused of improperly handling bodies
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
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MSU reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with win over New Mexico
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Jayden Dawson scores career-high 35 to lead Loyola over San Francisco in NIT
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
Ryan Donato, Connor Bedard lead Blackhawks over Flyers
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods.
Illinois falls to Kentucky in second round of March Madness
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Michigan routed by Notre Dame 76-55 in 2nd round of women's tourney
Michigan couldn't withstand Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the Fighting Irish beat the Wolverines 76-55.
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Family holds vigil for Kaylah Love, teen girl who was brutally killed on West Side
The family is hoping to move the needle in her chilling case, and asking anyone who saw or knows something about her killing to come forward.
Man dead, woman in critical condition after crash on Southwest Side
The crash happened on busy Pulaski Road near 71st Street.
3 teens accused of damaging cars and trying to steal one in Morton Grove
Despite using drone flyovers and a coordinated effort in search of him, a fourth suspect escaped, police said.
Pair accused of trying to rob woman, holding up mini mart in western suburbs
A DuPage County judge granted prosecutors' motion to detain Max Bosco, 26, and Emily Frasca, 24, both of Naperville.
Man shot and killed in broad daylight in Bronzeville
Police said, shortly after 11 a.m., a 26-year-old man was standing in the 4700 block of South Evans Avenue, when three men ran up and shot him multiple times.
