Illinois man dies after being struck by loose trailer wheel in Gurnee crash
A man has died more than a week after he was struck by a loose trailer wheel while riding an electric scooter along Route 41 in Gurnee.
A man has died more than a week after he was struck by a loose trailer wheel while riding an electric scooter along Route 41 in Gurnee.
Gibsons sued over oysters allegedly linked to veteran's brain injury
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter Joe Belgio, alleging contaminated raw oysters served at Gibsons in Oak Brook led to cardiac arrest and catastrophic brain injuries.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter Joe Belgio, alleging contaminated raw oysters served at Gibsons in Oak Brook led to cardiac arrest and catastrophic brain injuries.
18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Severe storms leave widespread damage across Chicago area, LaSalle County
Crews are cleaning up after another round of severe storms, with lightning-split trees blocking streets in Chicago and downed power lines, damaged homes and scattered debris reported in LaSalle County, where a possible tornado is still being investigated.
Crews are cleaning up after another round of severe storms, with lightning-split trees blocking streets in Chicago and downed power lines, damaged homes and scattered debris reported in LaSalle County, where a possible tornado is still being investigated.
Gibsons sued over oysters allegedly linked to veteran's brain injury
A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of a Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter who allegedly suffered catastrophic brain injuries after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Oak Brook.
A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of a Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter who allegedly suffered catastrophic brain injuries after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Oak Brook.
Motorcylist dies after being ejected in McHenry County crash
A Johnsburg man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle left the road and crashed into a large rock in Bull Valley.
A Johnsburg man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle left the road and crashed into a large rock in Bull Valley.
ICE to equip every officer with body cams by end of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
Chicago woman charged in Lululemon theft case involving $100K in stolen goods
A Chicago woman has been charged after investigators linked her to an organized theft crew accused of stealing more than $100,000 in merchandise from retailers across the area.
A Chicago woman has been charged after investigators linked her to an organized theft crew accused of stealing more than $100,000 in merchandise from retailers across the area.
Families, activists call for FBI investigation into South Side funeral home
Families and Chicago activists called for the FBI to lead the investigation after more than 50 improperly stored bodies were discovered at a South Side funeral home.
Families and Chicago activists called for the FBI to lead the investigation after more than 50 improperly stored bodies were discovered at a South Side funeral home.
Families, activists call for FBI investigation into South Side funeral home
Chicago activists and community members are calling for the FBI to lead the investigation after more than 50 improperly stored bodies were discovered at a South Side funeral home.
Chicago activists and community members are calling for the FBI to lead the investigation after more than 50 improperly stored bodies were discovered at a South Side funeral home.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Man killed in Englewood shooting
A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Chicago’s South Side, police said.
A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Chicago’s South Side, police said.
Chicago officials call for accountability over immigration enforcement actions
Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez discusses allegations surrounding “Operation Midway Blitz,” the experiences of people who say they were affected and calls for accountability.
Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez discusses allegations surrounding “Operation Midway Blitz,” the experiences of people who say they were affected and calls for accountability.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain, flooding and storms kick off a busy week
A wet and stormy stretch continues across the Chicago area through Thursday, with a brief dry break expected Friday.
A wet and stormy stretch continues across the Chicago area through Thursday, with a brief dry break expected Friday.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Kim Kardashian’s LA home burglarized, suspect accused of taking car for ‘joyride’: California Post reports
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.