Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress

President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.  

FBI raids northwest Indiana restaurants in illegal gambling probe

Federal agents carried out court-authorized searches Wednesday at several businesses in northwest Indiana as part of an illegal gambling investigation.

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

New Chicago legislation aims to protect domestic violence survivors in the workplace
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A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.

Teens charged in string of armed robberies across Chicago

Two teenage boys were charged in connection with three armed robberies last month across a pair of Chicago neighborhoods.

Former FBI director James Comey faces new federal charges over alleged threat
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The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.

Twitch streamer 'Minister Zay' hit by car during faith walk from Philadelphia to California

A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.

Rapper Lil Zay Osama among 6 charged in Winnetka home invasion, feds say

Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month.

Smash-and-grab thieves hit business on Chicago's SW Side

Chicago police are investigating after a group of offenders crashed a Jeep into a currency exchange early Wednesday on the Southwest Side. 

Chicago man charged after loaded gun found during River North traffic stop

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after police said they found a loaded gun during a traffic stop Friday in the River North neighborhood.

Trump assassination attempt prompts feud with Jimmy Kimmel, ballroom talk
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The attempted assassination of President Trump during Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner has prompted political fights over a White House ballroom and with ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.

Chicago husband's mysterious disappearance rattles family
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A Chicago woman is searching for answers after she says her husband disappeared following a crash earlier this month and was later found dead less than a mile away.

Man accused of killing Chicago police officer back in court
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The suspect accused of killing one Chicago police officer and shooting and critically injuring another was again in court the day after facing charges.