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Chicago-area man sexually assaulted boy, restrained another, police say

Suburban man sexually assaulted boy, restrained another: CPD

A suburban man was charged in connection with the sexual assault of a young boy and restraining another on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

Chicago weather: After rainy start, warm, steamy temps ahead

Forecast: After rainy start, warm, steamy temps ahead

Carpentersville police respond to apparent shooting at bar

Police respond to apparent shooting at bar in NW suburbs

Chicago weather: Scattered storms possible this weekend, 90s next week

Aurora man charged with murder after deadly confrontation near church: police

US and World News

Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds

New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.

Over 320,000 security cameras recalled after fire, explosion reports

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found

Overcrowded migrant vessel with 240 people on board intercepted near Turks and Caicos

Good Day Chicago

William H. Macy talks new Hulu show, distillery business and plays some tunes

Legendary actor William H. Macy is in Chicago to promote his new show on Hulu called "The Land," his distillery business venture, and even plays us a few tunes.

CPR training partnership aims to build a heart-safe community in Cicero

Family shares Lurie Children's journey ahead of annual fundraising walk

Teen's CPR training helps save mother's life after cardiac emergency

How the Greater Chicago Food Depository gets food to families in need

Food insecurity affects 28% of Cook County households, depository says

Health

Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk

FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.

Popular tower heaters sold online and at stores nationwide recalled over fire risk

Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin

Over 320,000 security cameras recalled after fire, explosion reports

Walmart-exclusive baby bottles recalled for choking hazard

CPR training partnership aims to build a heart-safe community in Cicero

The POWER Act, which would have regulated data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state guardrails. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is pushing for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption and community impact. Joining us to discuss the implications is Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.

Darren Bailey on what he'd do differently in the Bears stadium debacle | The Chicago Report

Lawmaker says Illinois prepared to financially help the Bears stay | The Chicago Report

Iran latest: US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

12% of Americans say Iran war has been 'more positive than negative'

Gov. Pritzker reacts to Bears' eyeing Indiana stadium

Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

A-list wedding bells may soon ring in New York City. Reports claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have chosen Midtown Manhattan for their upcoming wedding. Here's what to know.

Anthony Head, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ actor, dies at 72

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Pokémon GO Fest brings thousands of trainers to Chicago this weekend

James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81

BoDeans celebrate 40 years with Des Plaines stop | ChicagoNOW

Money

Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

USDA warns of flesh-eating screwworm found just 25 miles from US border

Retirement at 65? Here's which states have the most senior workers

US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May

Offbeat & Unusual

Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion

Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.