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Boy, 15, critically wounded after barrage of gunfire erupts in Bronzeville

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Freight train derails in Cook County

Explosion sparks massive fire at Stickney industrial plant

Nurse says Indiana deputy saved his life during Michigan City hospital shooting

Dog fighting ring investigation in Chicago suburb leads to 2 arrests: 'Most disturbing'

Chicago weather: Dry stretch rolls on with sunshine, warm temps

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes against Iran after overnight drone and missile attacks near Kuwait, raising fears that an already fragile ceasefire could collapse as political and military pressure intensifies.

Iran latest: US accuses Iran of violating ceasefire after renewed strikes

Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police

Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports

85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested

US carries out strikes on Iranian military facility

Good Day Chicago

BAMtheatre celebrates milestone anniversaries with free Westmont block party

Award-winning youth theater company BAMtheatre is marking the end of its 25th anniversary season and the first year in its new Westmont home with a free community block party featuring performances, tours and family activities.

Chicago Snowballs bring the energy ahead of home opener

Kitten season means shelters have more cats to adopt

Indy 500 set to kick off Sunday with NASCAR's biggest drivers

'Jagged Little Pill' musical is coming to Chicago's suburbs

Summer fun at Ravinia District in Highland Park

Health

CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash

CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.

Toyota recalls 43,500 trucks over engine defect that could cause sudden stall

Recall on superfood vitamins sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites

FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant

Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report

Suburban Chicago residents want answers after medical center closes

Politics

Illinois bill would make it easier for families to care for aging parents at home

State Representative Jed Davis discusses proposed legislation designed to help Illinois families add small backyard dwellings for elderly loved ones as housing and nursing home costs continue to rise.

Illinois lawmakers race toward session deadline as Bears stadium debate heats up

Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report

Rideshare workers rally to unionize | The Chicago Report

Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report

Democrats renew criticism of ICE detention conditions as Trump administration weighs new restrictions

Entertainment

Riot Fest 2026 lineup: Everything you need to know

Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.

Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced in ketamine overdose case

41 things to do in Chicago this weekend: Windy City Hot Dog Fest, Do Division Street Fest & more

Inside the chilling internet phenomenon inspiring ‘Backrooms’ | ChicagoNOW

Mentalist Sidney Friedman previews his one-night only Chicago show | ChicagoNOW

'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports

Money

New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America

Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.