Indiana man gets 117 years for murder, attempted murder in June 2023 shooting

An Indiana man has been sentenced to 117 years in prison following his convictions for murder and attempted murder in a June 2023 shooting in Merrillville.

$1M Illinois Lottery winner in Chicago still hasn't claimed their prize

A winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold in a Chicago neighborhood and the winner has yet to come forward to claim their prize.

Rosalie Winter: Missing Countryside woman has been found

A 69-year-old woman who was reported missing in suburban Chicago early Friday and prompted an Endangered Missing Person Alert has been found. 

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

Chicago teen arrested in multi-month crime spree involving armed robberies

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in a series of crimes across Chicago's North and Northwest Sides, including armed robberies and a carjacking.

Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

Bald eaglets hatch in Chicago for first time in over 100 years
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A rare sight in Chicago! Bald eaglets have hatched in the city for the first time in more than a century. The Chicago Park District says habitat restoration helped bring them back, and residents are being asked to keep their distance to protect the nest. Video Credit: Dustin Weidner via Storyful

Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.

Search for Kianna Galvin in South Elgin turns up no remains, no new leads

Authorities in South Elgin said a forensic excavation conducted Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Kianna Galvin did not uncover any human remains or new leads.

Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's first year leading the Catholic Church
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Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Missing girl, 14, last seen on Chicago's North Side

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing last week from the Uptown neighborhood.

Chicago honors fallen Police Officer John Bartholomew
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Art Hannus with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation discuss Officer John Bartholomew’s legacy, support for fallen officers’ families and the lasting impact of his death on the Chicago Police Department.