Chicago teen arrested in multi-month crime spree involving armed robberies

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in a series of crimes across Chicago's North and Northwest Sides, including armed robberies and a carjacking.

Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

Bald eaglets hatch in Chicago for first time in over 100 years
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A rare sight in Chicago! Bald eaglets have hatched in the city for the first time in more than a century. The Chicago Park District says habitat restoration helped bring them back, and residents are being asked to keep their distance to protect the nest. Video Credit: Dustin Weidner via Storyful

Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.

Search for Kianna Galvin in South Elgin turns up no remains, no new leads

Authorities in South Elgin said a forensic excavation conducted Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Kianna Galvin did not uncover any human remains or new leads.

Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's first year leading the Catholic Church
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Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Missing girl, 14, last seen on Chicago's North Side

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing last week from the Uptown neighborhood.

Chicago honors fallen Police Officer John Bartholomew
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Art Hannus with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation discuss Officer John Bartholomew’s legacy, support for fallen officers’ families and the lasting impact of his death on the Chicago Police Department.

Crash on I-55 stalls traffic in SW suburbs

A fiery semi crash on the Stevenson Expressway blocked lanes of traffic on Friday morning in Chicago's southwest suburbs.

Driver dies in high-speed crash into Chicago light pole

A man was killed after speeding his car into a light pole Thursday night in the Lawndale neighborhood.

Instagram DMs to lose privacy tomorrow
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Changes are coming to your Instagram direct messages tomorrow.  Your private conversations on the app might not be so private.  Terrence Lee tells you what you need to know in the final hours - before the change. 

Pregnant woman saved by car wash hero in Tinley Park
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A man is being honored for saving lives at a Tinley Park car wash. A pregnant woman collapsed and nearly died. Joanie Lum is here with the story.