40 things to do in Chicago: May 15 – 17

From “Les Misérables”, Lincoln Park Mayfest, Renegade Craft Fair, Anime Central Convention, D.L. Hughley, and more – there's no shortage of things to do around Chicago this weekend.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra. 

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Former Chicago executive explores life after career loss in new book
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After losing a longtime leadership role following a company acquisition, author Geoff Curtis opens up about identity, burnout and finding meaning in the uncertain space between careers in his new book, “Embracing Your Own Purgatory.”

Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked'
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CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts and ongoing concerns about crime across Chicago, including on the CTA.

Chicago Public Schools faces massive budget deficit as fears grow over cuts
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Chicago Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson breaks down how CPS ended up facing a $732 million deficit and what options leaders may have to avoid major impacts on students, staffing and programs.

Trump-Xi meeting tackles trade, energy and Iran as Taiwan tensions remain
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University of Chicago political science professor Robert Gulotty breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with China’s president could mean for U.S.-China relations, Taiwan tensions and the economic impact on Chicagoans.

Chicago burglary crew hit 25 businesses in less than a month

Chicago police are warning business owners across several neighborhoods after a string of overnight burglaries targeting cash registers and ATMS.

Aurora undocumented immigrant sentenced for attacking ICE officers, deputy

An undocumented immigrant from west suburban Aurora was sentenced last week after attacking ICE officers and a sheriff's deputy during his arrest last summer, prosecutors said.

Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft

A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.