Xanax, popular anxiety medication, recalled: What to know

A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.

Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
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Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure. 

Portage High School put on lockdown after shooting threat, police investigating

Some schools in northwest Indiana were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a caller claimed they were outside a local high school with guns and intended to carry out a shooting.

Former Chicago-area nonprofit executive sentenced in $1.9M fraud case

A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that siphoned nearly $2 million in public funds.

Dolton police, SWAT secure scene after standoff tied to domestic shooting

Police and SWAT officers secured a scene Wednesday afternoon after a standoff involving a person wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting, authorities said.

Sneaker drive aims to boost confidence, curb bullying among Chicago youth
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A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.

‘Dream Out Loud’ conference connects Chicago youth with career paths
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Candace Thier and participant Cruz Lara highlight how Leaders in Transformational Education’s upcoming youth conference will offer hands-on career workshops and opportunities for young people.

Owed a lot in taxes? Here's what to do and how to look ahead for next year

Did you owe a lot of taxes this year? Or get a refund much larger than expected? Here’s some tips to avoid surprises (good or bad) next year.

Severe storms hammer the Midwest as threat continues
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Fox Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera explains the ongoing severe weather outbreak in the Midwest, its unusual intensity for April, how long the threat could last, and what a potential super El Niño means for the months ahead.

Chicago Park District outlines changes ahead of summer camp registration
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Carlos Ramirez-Rosa explains new registration updates, camp options and how families can secure spots as Chicago Park District prepares for the busy summer season.

West Suburban hospital to resume clinic services

West Suburban Medical Center is resuming hospital-based clinic and testing services, marking the first step in a gradual reopening of the facility.

Crash-and-grab thieves steal ATM in second Chicago incident in 24 hours

A group of people crashed a Jeep into a South Side gas station and stole an ATM on Wednesday morning, the second incident in Chicago in the past 24 hours.

2 found dead in Chicago home identified as widow, son of late Cook County commissioner

A woman and man found shot to death inside a West Side home Tuesday evening have been identified as the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer.

Chicago weather: Severe storm threat and warm temps Wednesday

Chicago will see mild temperatures and scattered thunderstorms Wednesday, with a risk for some storms to become severe.