Tanner Horner pleads guilty to killing Athena Strand

More than three years after the death of Athena Strand, the capital murder trial for Tanner Horner began on Tuesday with a guilty plea. Jurors will now decide if he deserves the death penalty.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

2022 Kenosha homicide of 6-year-old girl; child's mother now accused

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office says charges have been filed in connection with the 2022 death of 6-year-old Layla Stahl. Christina Torchia has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide.

Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.

TMZ: New ransom note surfaces in Nancy Guthrie case | ChicagoNOW
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Messages sent to TMZ claim to reveal a possible location and sighting in Mexico in the long-running Nancy Guthrie case. The source is demanding payment in exchange for information. 

Stolen teddy bear returned after teen takeover in Chicago Loop

Chicago police recovered a stolen teddy bear mascot after a teen takeover incident at a State Street chocolate shop.

Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.

Primary elections in neighboring states and Springfield agenda take center stage
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Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down what’s at stake in Wisconsin and Indiana primary races and previews the key issues Illinois lawmakers face as they return to Springfield.

Chicago South Side birth center breaks ground to expand maternal care

Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.

Artemis II astronauts make history with moon mission, ISS call
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NASA’s Artemis II crew completes a record-breaking trip around the moon, shares stunning views of Earth, and prepares for a historic call with the International Space Station.