Jet engine at O'Hare catches fire moments before takeoff
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its takeoff at O?Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more

One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.

Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget

This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.

7 killed so far in Memorial Day weekend violence in Chicago
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Chicago has experienced a particularly violent Memorial Day weekend, with seven people shot and killed so far, including a 5-year-old girl.

Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare

A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

United flight aborts takeoff at O’Hare Airport
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

Chicago police seek suspects in 2 CTA Red Line robberies

Chicago police are searching for two people accused of robbing passengers on the CTA Red Line Thursday night. 

Suspect sought in attack on CTA Red Line platform downtown: police

A search is underway for a suspect accused of attacking a passenger on a train platform downtown after he refused to give him any change.

Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.

Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.

McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years

McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.

Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post
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A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.

Chicago City Council member accused of making antisemitic social media post

A Chicago alderman called out one of her counterparts on Thursday, claiming antisemitic comments were made by another City Council member on social media.

Apple iPhone $35M settlement: You could be eligible for up to $349

A $35 million settlement fund has been established following a class action lawsuit involving audio issues on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.