TMZ: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds face $2M unpaid contractor claims on New York home | ChicagoNOW
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ massive New York dream home is reportedly still unfinished as more than $2 million in contractor debt claims pile up behind the scenes.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ massive New York dream home is reportedly still unfinished as more than $2 million in contractor debt claims pile up behind the scenes.
TMZ: Gov. Gavin Newsom frustrated over stalled wildfire recovery proposal | ChicagoNOW
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s frustrated and surprised after a wildfire recovery proposal aimed at rebuilding parts of Los Angeles stalled at City Hall.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s frustrated and surprised after a wildfire recovery proposal aimed at rebuilding parts of Los Angeles stalled at City Hall.
Republicans clash over Trump's White House ballroom funding request
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.
Chicago-area man shared child sexual abuse material online, officials say
A suburban Chicago man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities say he possessed and shared child sexual abuse material involving victims as young as toddlers.
A suburban Chicago man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities say he possessed and shared child sexual abuse material involving victims as young as toddlers.
Judge denies request for special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case
A Cook County judge denied a petition seeking a special prosecutor to investigate alleged misconduct by federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz."
A Cook County judge denied a petition seeking a special prosecutor to investigate alleged misconduct by federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz."
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's next obesity drug, fueled dramatic weight loss in clinical trial
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Trump announces rollback of Biden-era refrigerator and AC regulations
President Donald Trump announced the rollback of Biden-era regulations on refrigerators and air conditioners, arguing the rules raised costs for transporting refrigerated goods and increased prices for everyday consumer products.
President Donald Trump announced the rollback of Biden-era regulations on refrigerators and air conditioners, arguing the rules raised costs for transporting refrigerated goods and increased prices for everyday consumer products.
Chicago man indicted for ramming car into ICE agent's truck: prosecutors
A federal grand jury has indicted a man who allegedly used his car to ram the vehicle of an ICE agent last fall during Operation Midway Blitz.
A federal grand jury has indicted a man who allegedly used his car to ram the vehicle of an ICE agent last fall during Operation Midway Blitz.
Video shows Chicago driver ram ICE agent's truck during Operation Midway Blitz
A federal grand jury indicted a man who allegedly used his car to ram the vehicle of an ICE agent last fall during Operation Midway Blitz.
A federal grand jury indicted a man who allegedly used his car to ram the vehicle of an ICE agent last fall during Operation Midway Blitz.
Cook County judge denies request for special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case
A judge has ruled against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged federal misconduct during “Operation Midway Blitz."
A judge has ruled against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged federal misconduct during “Operation Midway Blitz."
40 things to do in Chicago Memorial Weekend 2026
Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Randolph Street Market and the annual Memorial Day parade downtown.
Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Randolph Street Market and the annual Memorial Day parade downtown.
Illinois State Police forensic chemist charged with dozens of sex crimes involving minor
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
Chicago police officer hospitalized after suspect allegedly hit him with brass knuckles
A Chicago police officer suffered severe facial injuries after authorities said a registered sex offender attacked him with brass knuckles during an assault on the Southwest Side.
A Chicago police officer suffered severe facial injuries after authorities said a registered sex offender attacked him with brass knuckles during an assault on the Southwest Side.
Video shows Tim Hortons fight in Indiana that led to death of elderly woman
Police in Indiana have released new details and surveillance video in the death of an elderly woman following a fight at a Tim Hortons last week that was captured on surveillance video.
Police in Indiana have released new details and surveillance video in the death of an elderly woman following a fight at a Tim Hortons last week that was captured on surveillance video.
Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Phoenix morgue burglary suspect accused of sexual contact with dead bodies
A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to break into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and having sexual contact with multiple corpses.
A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to break into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and having sexual contact with multiple corpses.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope prepares to unlock new mysteries of the universe
NASA systems engineer Missie Vess explains how the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could reshape scientists’ understanding of dark energy, distant galaxies and the evolution of the universe.
NASA systems engineer Missie Vess explains how the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could reshape scientists’ understanding of dark energy, distant galaxies and the evolution of the universe.
Amber Alert canceled for missing 6-month-old girl from NW Indiana
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a missing 6-month-old girl after she disappeared early Thursday morning in northwest Indiana.
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a missing 6-month-old girl after she disappeared early Thursday morning in northwest Indiana.
Man jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook post wins $835,000 settlement
A man who lost his job and missed the birth of his granddaughter while jailed over a Charlie Kirk social media post will receive $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office.
A man who lost his job and missed the birth of his granddaughter while jailed over a Charlie Kirk social media post will receive $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office.
Trump gives Iran more time as gas prices rise, poll numbers fall
New polling shows growing voter concerns over the economy and a prolonged conflict with Iran as gas prices surge nationwide and President Trump’s approval ratings decline.
New polling shows growing voter concerns over the economy and a prolonged conflict with Iran as gas prices surge nationwide and President Trump’s approval ratings decline.