Volunteers stack sandbags as rivers in suburban Chicago near crest under flood warning
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township are filling sandbags to help prevent further flooding.
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township are filling sandbags to help prevent further flooding.
Expert analysis: Will gas prices stay high into 2027?
As uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks rattle markets, analysts warn that prolonged conflict could keep gas prices elevated, disrupt global supply chains, and deepen economic strain well into next year.
As uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks rattle markets, analysts warn that prolonged conflict could keep gas prices elevated, disrupt global supply chains, and deepen economic strain well into next year.
9 tornadoes confirmed across northern Illinois in Friday's storms: NWS
The tornado count in northern Illinois is now up to nine after Friday's storms.
The tornado count in northern Illinois is now up to nine after Friday's storms.
Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says
Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in what officials described as an "accident" in Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson announced Sunday.
Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in what officials described as an "accident" in Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson announced Sunday.
Businesses can seek tariff refunds with new portal after Supreme Court ruling
A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection portal is allowing businesses to claim refunds on tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection portal is allowing businesses to claim refunds on tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ star, dead at 57
Patrick Muldoon, an actor best known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," died suddenly over the weekend, his family told TMZ. He was 57.
Patrick Muldoon, an actor best known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," died suddenly over the weekend, his family told TMZ. He was 57.
Expert analysis: Tensions rise as Iran vows retaliation after US seizes vessel
With a fragile ceasefire set to expire and uncertainty over negotiations in Pakistan, experts weigh in on escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the role of propaganda in shaping public perception.
With a fragile ceasefire set to expire and uncertainty over negotiations in Pakistan, experts weigh in on escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the role of propaganda in shaping public perception.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
Suburban Chicago flood warning: Volunteers rush to build sandbag walls
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan: 'Our children should not be used as political pawns'
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
US–Iran tensions escalate as ceasefire nears expiration, new talks begin
A US seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship and sharp rhetoric from President Trump raise fears of renewed conflict as negotiators meet ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.
A US seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship and sharp rhetoric from President Trump raise fears of renewed conflict as negotiators meet ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.
Police search for driver wanted in deadly Chicago hit-and-run
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
Former Chicago-area teacher charged with soliciting minor
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police: Man, 28, shot during argument on South Side
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Car crashes into CTA bus in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Darren Bailey apologizes for Chicago 'hellhole' comments
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.