Watch: US Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship, a first since World War II

A U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, the first such sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.

Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

Chicago Votes pushes youth turnout after near-record low participation
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After only 68% of registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, Chicago Votes is working with students and Chicago Public Schools to boost youth participation ahead of the March 17 primary.

Illinois weighs energy costs as 26 new data centers are planned across the Chicago area
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With at least 26 proposed facilities—including a major Amazon project in Aurora—state leaders and Gov. JB Pritzker debate whether tax incentives and new legislation like the Power Act can balance economic growth with rising electricity demand and consumer utility bills.

FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.

FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns
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The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.

Driver killed in fiery crash on I-90
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A driver was killed in a fiery crash involving five vehicles on I-90 on Tuesday night in Cook County.

Fiery I-90 crash involving 5 cars leaves driver dead

A driver was killed in a fiery crash involving five vehicles on I-90 on Tuesday night in Cook County.

PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish forms' from SpaceX Starlink rocket launch

A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.

Chicago weather: Dense fog this morning, mild clouds this afternoon

Fog clears this morning before a mild, unsettled pattern builds toward near-record warmth Friday, then eases back for the weekend.

Aurora looks to regulate growth of controversial data centers

An Aurora council committee voted to approve some regulations for data centers being built in the west suburb.