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"Broadview 6" ask for special prosecutor, info on dealings with DOJ, White House

Lawyers for the "Broadview Six" are trying to uncover communication between the White House and Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office regarding prosecutorial misconduct in their now-dismissed case.

  • updated 46M ago
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Federal judge upholds Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan's obstruction conviction

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.

  • 57M ago
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$10.5 million settlement for family of man shot and killed by Elk Grove Village police

The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Elk Grove Village back in 2023 has won a $10.5 million settlement, attorneys announced Wednesday.

  • updated 28M ago
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Chicago alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV

A member of the City Council is pushing to rename Northerly Island, the lakefront park and nature preserve which was once home to Meigs Field airport, after Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.

  • 2H ago
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Effective July 1, no more behind-the-wheel tests required for drivers ages 79 to 86 in Illinois

Beginning next month, drivers between the ages of 79 and 86 in Illinois will no longer have to take mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests to renew their licenses.

  • 3H ago
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Wilmette becomes latest Chicago suburb to collect West Nile-positive mosquitoes this year

The North Shore suburb of Wilmette this week became the latest Chicago-area municipality to discover mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this year.

  • 3H ago
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SUV slams into gas station mini mart in East Pilsen

A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.

  • 4H ago
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Revived ordinance would penalize parents for teen takeovers in Chicago

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.

  • 2H ago
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2 rounds of severe storms could cause flooding, have potential for tornadoes

Two rounds of severe storms in the Chicago area come with threats of flash flooding, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes, though the highest risk of tornados has moved south to central and southern Illinois.

  • updated 41M ago
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in NYS murder trial

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

  • 1H ago
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

  • updated 45M ago
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After School Matters, Obama Foundation partner to provide programs at presidential center

Just weeks ago, After School Matters announced a partnership with the Obama Foundation to provide programs at the new presidential center.

  • 14H ago
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Protesters rally outside Turning Point USA Educators' Summit in Lincolnshire

Up to 600 educators are expected to attend the four-day Turning Point education event.

  • 15H ago
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Severe storms with the risk of flash flooding and tornadoes will move through the Chicago area in two waves Wednesday.

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Chicago weather: Severe storms with flash flooding, tornadoes possible

Severe storms with the risk of flash flooding and tornadoes will move through the Chicago area in two waves Wednesday.

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Chicago City Council to take up new ordinance that would penalize parents for teen takeovers

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents. Lauren Victory reports.

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Alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island for Pope Leo XIV

A member of the City Council is pushing to rename Northerly Island, the lakefront park and nature preserve which was once home to Meigs Field airport, after Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.

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Bruce Willis' wife launches into women's wellness advocacy

After her husband's dementia diagnosis, Emma Heming Willis launched a women's health advocacy journey.

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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.

  • 46M ago
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"Broadview 6" ask for special prosecutor, info on dealings with DOJ, White House

Lawyers for the "Broadview Six" are trying to uncover communication between the White House and Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office regarding prosecutorial misconduct in their now-dismissed case.

  • updated 45M ago
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Federal judge upholds Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan's obstruction conviction

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.

  • 57M ago
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"

Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."

  • 4H ago
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Revived ordinance would penalize parents for teen takeovers in Chicago

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.

  • 2H ago
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Illinois' 'swipe fee' law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling

An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips β€” already delayed twice by lawmakers β€” appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.

  • Jun 2
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Study raises questions about effects on property taxes from megaprojects bill for Bears stadium

A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.

  • May 26
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Gas prices soaring over Memorial Day holiday weekend

As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.

  • May 25
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Consumer advocates take Nicor Gas to task for rate hike

Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.

  • May 18
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Negotiations resume at BP Whiting refinery amid monthslong lockout

One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.

  • May 18
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma launches into women's wellness advocacy

After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Emma Heming Willis found a new purpose as a health advocate.

  • 2H ago
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Wilmette becomes latest Chicago suburb to collect West Nile-positive mosquitoes this year

The North Shore suburb of Wilmette this week became the latest Chicago-area municipality to discover mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this year.

  • 3H ago
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Chicago area woman gives birth to daughter after surgery to remove tumor that disrupted pregnancy

June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.

  • Jun 1
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Daley's Restaurant has served Chicago's Woodlawn community since 1892

Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.

  • Jun 11
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Walgreens closing Chatham store as officials warn of pharmacy deserts

Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.

  • Jun 4
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Gene & Georgetti sues Midway Airport concession operator over restaurant partnership

The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.

  • May 20
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DraftKings to close in-person sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field

DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.

  • May 18
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Ann Sather to close Belmont Avenue flagship on June 28, open in West Town

After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location​ in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.

  • May 17
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"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

  • Jun 16
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.

  • Jun 14
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Sarah Jessica Parker offers words of encouragement to Northwestern University graduates

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker addressed the Class of 2026 at Northwestern University at their commencement ceremony at the United Center Sunday.

  • Jun 15
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40 years ago: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards take stage at Chicago Blues Fest

Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival β€” an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.

  • Jun 9
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"Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set to debut at Museum of Broadcast Communications this summer

Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

  • Jun 8
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"The Simple Good" empowers Chicago youth through art program

The Simple Good is a Chicago nonprofit that is aimed at supporting young people and their mental health through art programming.

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Chicago weather: Severe storms with flash flooding, tornadoes possible

Severe storms with the risk of flash flooding and tornadoes will move through the Chicago area in two waves Wednesday.

  • 2H ago
  • 2:35
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Chicago City Council to take up new ordinance that would penalize parents for teen takeovers

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents. Lauren Victory reports.

  • 2H ago
  • 2:00
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Alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island for Pope Leo XIV

A member of the City Council is pushing to rename Northerly Island, the lakefront park and nature preserve which was once home to Meigs Field airport, after Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.

  • 2H ago
  • 0:31
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Bruce Willis' wife launches into women's wellness advocacy

After her husband's dementia diagnosis, Emma Heming Willis launched a women's health advocacy journey.

  • 2H ago
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Flooding main risk from rounds of storms as tornado threat moves south

Flooding is now the greatest widespread threat from two rounds of strong storms that will move through the Chicago area Wednesday.

  • updated 41M ago
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Revived ordinance would penalize parents for teen takeovers in Chicago

A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.

  • 2H ago
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago

After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.

  • 46M ago
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"Broadview 6" ask for special prosecutor, info on dealings with DOJ, White House

Lawyers for the "Broadview Six" are trying to uncover communication between the White House and Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office regarding prosecutorial misconduct in their now-dismissed case.

  • updated 45M ago
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Some Kindbody patients say they weren't notified about plans to ship frozen embryos to storage facility in Massachusetts

Kindbody entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts, but not all patients received the email.

  • 5H ago
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Woman's life insurance cancelled over $112 shortfall she didn't know about

A Chicago woman says a life insurance policy she paid into for 25 years was cancelled over a $112 shortfall that she never knew existed, and now, at 82 years old, she's uninsurable.

  • Jun 15
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CARE team in Evanston, Illinois, sees growing success in crisis response

The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.

  • Jun 9
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OPRF sustainable football field to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs

The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.

  • Jun 9
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Future of West Suburban Medical Center murky two months after abrupt closure

The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.

  • Jun 8
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Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield each drive in two runs as the Rockies beat the Cubs, 5-2

The three-game series wraps up Wednesday with Rockies LHP Sean Sullivan facing Cubs RHP Javier Assad.

  • 15H ago
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Yankees blast 4 homers, hammer Davis Martin, White Sox

Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.

  • 15H ago
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Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness

Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.

  • Jun 16
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4

Crow-Armstrong extended his on-base streak to 19 games with his second leadoff home run in three games, a 434-foot shot to center field off Michael Lorenzen.

  • Jun 15
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SUV slams into gas station mini mart in East Pilsen

A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.

  • 4H ago
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in NYS murder trial

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

  • 1H ago
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

  • updated 45M ago
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Man from Chicago's suburbs gets over 33 years in prison for child pornography trafficking

A man from Chicago's south suburbs was sentenced to more than 33 years in prison last week for running an online chat group that trafficked in child pornography.

  • 23H ago
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Police search for 3 attackers who beat men at downtown Chicago Blue Line stop

Chicago police on Tuesday released surveillance images of three attackers who they say beat a man on a downtown CTA Blue Line platform last week.

  • Jun 16
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