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Chicago man charged in string of mail theft cases dating back to 2023

A Chicago man arrested this month is accused of stealing mail across Chicago and its suburbs dating back to 2023.

Three men charged in armed robbery after fight with women in Naperville

Blue Island house fire: 2 firefighters, 3 residents injured in blaze

Another Chicago suburb makes pitch for Bears stadium

Chicago crime overnight: Rideshare driver, woman wounded in separate shootings; robbery victim critical

Child missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach

US and World News

'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for mom

The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.

New ransom note surfaces in Nancy Guthrie investigation | TMZ

US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict

Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown

Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

Iran reportedly agrees to nuclear inspectors, but major hurdles remain

The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.

Chicago ordinance targets airbag theft after over 2,000 stolen this year

Popular Chicago skate park cleaned up to provide space for kids

Obama Presidential Center: Rep. La Shawn K. Ford thinks it is a 'way to uplift all of Chicago'

US Supreme Court: Case rulings to be decided soon, birthright citizenship the most anticipated

'It means the world': Congresswomen reflect on Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Health

As Chicagoans embrace summer weather, experts urge caution around West Nile Virus

With summer comes an increased risk of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer at the Cook County Department of Public Health, breaks down what residents need to know about the virus.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones

Big changes coming to Medicaid program including work requirements

New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial

This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds

Politics

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

New candidate enters Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight

Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100

US-Iran talks continue as nuclear dispute threatens path to peace deal

Entertainment

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area

Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival

Clive Davis, legendary music producer and executive, dies at 94

Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29

James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ co-creator, director of ‘Will and Grace,’ dies at 85

Money

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE

What to expect ahead of Amazon Prime Day as spending could reach $26 billion | ChicagoLIVE

M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent

Flight expert breaks down Qantas’ record-setting 22-hour nonstop flight | ChicagoLIVE

Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say

Offbeat & Unusual

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.