Man who mailed hundreds of meth packages to Chicago sentenced to 14 years

A California man will spend the next 14 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he coordinated more than 200 shipments of methamphetamine to Chicago.

Get Behind the Vest: 12th annual pancake breakfast supports Chicago police | ChicagoNOW
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Thousands are expected to attend 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 12th annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast. The event raises money for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest initiative, which funds new bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers. 

Hinsdale spa owner faces 64 felony counts for alleged hidden cameras
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Jason Wade Spencer, 51, is due in court in Wheaton on Friday after a grand jury indictment expanded charges to 64 felony counts of unauthorized videotaping at a spa in Hinsdale, where police say hidden cameras were discovered in treatment rooms.

NASA conducts key wet dress rehearsal ahead of Artemis II moon mission
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At Cape Canaveral, NASA is performing a full “wet dress rehearsal” for Artemis II—fueling the rocket and running a complete countdown test—as engineers work to resolve prior hydrogen leak issues before setting an official launch date.

Nancy Guthrie search: $200K reward offered as investigators explore new DNA technology
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With the reward now surpassing $200,000, investigators in Tucson are turning to advanced forensic genetic genealogy after finding no matches in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CODIS database, while leads—including a masked suspect seen on doorbell video and reported ransom messages—remain unconfirmed.

What would a Bears move to Indiana mean?
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The Chicago Bears are signaling their focus is shifting to Hammond, Indiana, after lawmakers advanced legislation to help finance a new stadium at Wolf Lake — a move the team is calling its most meaningful step forward yet. FOX Chicago political editor Paris Schutz and FOX Chicago Sports’ Cassie Carlson break down what this means, whether it’s a done deal, and if Illinois still has a shot at keeping the team.

Asian Pop-Up Cinema returns to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Asian Pop-Up Cinema is celebrating 20 editions of global storytelling, and you’ll soon be able to buy tickets for the festival happening next month.

Chicago Stories: Funkytown Brewery, Beverly’s “Knife Guy” & Mahjong moment | Block Club
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Block Club Chicago joins us to break down some of the city’s most talked-about local stories, from Funkytown Brewery bringing a Black-owned taproom to Lake Street to Beverly’s “Knife Guy” keeping an old-school sharpening tradition alive. Plus, why Mahjong is having a moment in Chinatown and across Chicago.

Caitlin Tracey case: Husband Adam Beckerink charged with murder appears in court again

The husband of a 36-year-old woman found dead at the bottom of a Chicago condo stairwell in 2024 appeared in court again Thursday morning as prosecutors move forward with a murder case against him.

Indiana moves Bears closer to new home | What it means
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The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line. On Thursday, an Indiana House committee unanimously approved a stadium framework bill tied to the Chicago Bears. Mark Carman with the CHGO sports podcast explains what this means moving forward. 

Chicago men arrested, suburban police recover 130 catalytic converters

Two Chicago men face felony charges after suburban police say they stole catalytic converters and were later tied to a much larger stash.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

Chicago Bears stadium push in Indiana moves forward; Cassie Carlson weighs in
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An Indiana committee unanimously passed a bill aimed at bringing the Chicago Bears across the state line to Northwest Indiana. FOX Chicago Sports’ Cassie Carlson breaks down the vote and what it could mean for the team and its future stadium plans.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

Indiana committee passes Bears stadium bill
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An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Two killed, three hurt in Bishop Ford crash
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Two people were killed and three others were injured in a rollover crash early Thursday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway.