Joliet man dies after being struck by vehicle, declining medical care, police say
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
‘Jimmy the Greek' seeks release in Northwest Indiana gambling case
The alleged kingpin of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring is asking a federal judge for release from jail, while another defendant had his home confinement lifted ahead of trial.
The alleged kingpin of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring is asking a federal judge for release from jail, while another defendant had his home confinement lifted ahead of trial.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
Congressman warns AI could pose serious risks to humanity
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster discusses growing concerns over AI, including security threats, job losses and the need for stronger safeguards as the technology rapidly advances.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster discusses growing concerns over AI, including security threats, job losses and the need for stronger safeguards as the technology rapidly advances.
'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree
The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks.
The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks.
Elgin man sentenced to 65 years for murder of pregnant ex-wife
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
Girls’ suicide rate among ages 10 to 14 soars, study finds
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Chicago weather: Sunshine and 80s ahead before rain returns
Chicago will see mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures today with warmer sunshine Friday and Saturday,
Chicago will see mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures today with warmer sunshine Friday and Saturday,
Rosemont celebrates 70 years with new public art installation
Rosemont is marking its 70th anniversary with “Rosemont in Bloom,” a public art display featuring 20 sculptures created by artists from across the Chicago area.
Rosemont is marking its 70th anniversary with “Rosemont in Bloom,” a public art display featuring 20 sculptures created by artists from across the Chicago area.
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
Des Plaines police shooting victim’s history with officers revealed
New details are emerging about 21-year-old Ayham Babidi, who was shot and killed by a Des Plaines police officer, including a prior arrest at the same home just one month earlier.
New details are emerging about 21-year-old Ayham Babidi, who was shot and killed by a Des Plaines police officer, including a prior arrest at the same home just one month earlier.
Data center dividends? Proposal could put money in nearby households
A Washington, D.C., think tank is proposing “data center dividends” that would send direct payments to households in counties hosting data centers as communities weigh their costs and benefits.
A Washington, D.C., think tank is proposing “data center dividends” that would send direct payments to households in counties hosting data centers as communities weigh their costs and benefits.
New Ryan Field set to open Oct. 2 with single-game tickets on sale
Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.
Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Sept. 11 stands among the most historic events in Americans’ lifetimes, poll finds
A new Ipsos poll finds that about half of U.S. adults consider the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks among the most important historic events of their lifetimes.
A new Ipsos poll finds that about half of U.S. adults consider the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks among the most important historic events of their lifetimes.
Watch: Motorcyclist crashes doing wheelie on interstate
A motorcyclist took a bad crash on an Idaho interstate while trying to do a motorcycle stunt.
A motorcyclist took a bad crash on an Idaho interstate while trying to do a motorcycle stunt.
AI safety fears grow as experts warn technology could spiral out of control
A Northwestern University AI expert weighs in on growing fears about artificial intelligence, the risks of increasingly powerful systems and whether AI safety measures are keeping pace.
A Northwestern University AI expert weighs in on growing fears about artificial intelligence, the risks of increasingly powerful systems and whether AI safety measures are keeping pace.