Boy arrested months after man shot inside Chicago home

Chicago police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged in an outside January shooting that wounded a man inside a nearby home.

How the Wild Mile is bringing wildlife back to the Chicago River
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Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.

Iran nuclear talks could resume as Trump weighs ceasefire extension
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A tentative deal could restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and extend the ceasefire for 60 days, even as missile launches and drone interceptions keep tensions high across the region.

Why your car insurance bill went up — and what just changed in Illinois
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.

CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals

Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.

Boy, 17, found dead in Chicago-area forest preserve

A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.

Bad Bunny joins ‘Toy Story 5’ cast | ChicagoNOW
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Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses. 

US and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire pending approval by Trump, sources

For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.

TMZ: Kyle Busch’s final days detailed in death certificate | ChicagoNOW
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New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis. 

Video: Sea lion leaps into canoe during Monterey Bay race

An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

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.