Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz as ships seized amid U.S. blockade
Military planners from more than 30 countries are working on a response after ships were seized in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the U.S. continues its naval blockade against Iran.
Military planners from more than 30 countries are working on a response after ships were seized in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the U.S. continues its naval blockade against Iran.
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
45 things to do in Chicago this weekend: One-of-a-Kind Spring Show, Collect-A-Con & more
Your Chicago weekend lineup: Lewis Capaldi and Steve Aoki, plus Hamilton, Collect-A-Con, Cherry Blossom Festival and the Chicago Rum Festival.
Your Chicago weekend lineup: Lewis Capaldi and Steve Aoki, plus Hamilton, Collect-A-Con, Cherry Blossom Festival and the Chicago Rum Festival.
Lawsuit filed in deadly Illinois after-school camp crash that killed 4 children, counselor
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a crash last year at an Illinois after-school camp killed four children and a young counselor.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a crash last year at an Illinois after-school camp killed four children and a young counselor.
Ravinia tickets on sale Thursday, with new shows added to 2026 lineup
Ravinia Festival tickets for the 2026 summer season go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. CT, with new shows added since March including Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu.
Ravinia Festival tickets for the 2026 summer season go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. CT, with new shows added since March including Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu.
Chicago police recover ghost gun during CTA train arrests
A convicted felon on parole and another man were charged after they were allegedly found with guns on a CTA train in the Loop.
A convicted felon on parole and another man were charged after they were allegedly found with guns on a CTA train in the Loop.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley recovering from stroke
Richard M. Daley, the longest-serving mayor of Chicago, had a stroke earlier this month and is recovering.
Richard M. Daley, the longest-serving mayor of Chicago, had a stroke earlier this month and is recovering.
South Shore coffee shop turns jobs into entrepreneurship pipeline for Chicago youth
A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.
A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.
South Shore coffee shop brews opportunity for young entrepreneurs
A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.
A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.
Illinois lawmakers to vote on Bears stadium proposal
Illinois lawmakers are moving the ball forward on legislation to help the Bears build a stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Illinois lawmakers are moving the ball forward on legislation to help the Bears build a stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Dave Mason, songwriter known as a co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79
Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.
Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.
Missing 16-year-old Chicago girl located, police say
Chicago police say a missing girl has been located.
Chicago police say a missing girl has been located.
Port Barrington underwater as Fox River flooding worsens after days of heavy rain
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Expert analysis: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise despite extended Iran ceasefire
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
Chicago doctor on detecting, surviving esophageal cancer
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer has a low survival rate with no or silent symptoms. Dr. Sri Komanduri from Northwestern Medicine spoke with us about the disease.
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer has a low survival rate with no or silent symptoms. Dr. Sri Komanduri from Northwestern Medicine spoke with us about the disease.
Reward offered for Chicago armed robbers captured in viral video
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who attacked and robbed a man at gunpoint two months ago in Fulton Market.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who attacked and robbed a man at gunpoint two months ago in Fulton Market.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire tensions escalate
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Chicago man arrested on Red Line with nearly 80 grams of weed on 4/20, sheriff says
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
Chicago man arrested 4 months after deadly Near West Side shooting
A Chicago man is now charged in a deadly shooting from last December.
A Chicago man is now charged in a deadly shooting from last December.