Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Trump's call to nationalize elections 'not possible,' expert says
President Trump has recently called to "nationalize" elections in the U.S., but Carolyn Shapiro, a professor at Chicago's Kent College of Law, says that's not possible.
President Trump has recently called to "nationalize" elections in the U.S., but Carolyn Shapiro, a professor at Chicago's Kent College of Law, says that's not possible.
Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother enters fourth day
The investigation into the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy is now in Day 4. Authorities are processing DNA and working to obtain possible security camera footage.
The investigation into the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy is now in Day 4. Authorities are processing DNA and working to obtain possible security camera footage.
NIPSCO customers protest amid investigation into billing discrepancies
NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana plan to protest as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission investigates billing discrepancies tied to automated meter readings and a lack of customer notice.
NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana plan to protest as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission investigates billing discrepancies tied to automated meter readings and a lack of customer notice.
ICE in Minnesota: Homan says feds will withdraw 700 officers immediately
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Man who plotted to kill President Trump in Florida gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Popular Logan Square bookstore to close, citing financial challenges
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee hiring more than 3,000 workers: How to apply
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Chicago man who fired on officers during SWAT situation charged with nearly two dozen felonies
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
70 'severely neglected' animals rescued from rural Texas home
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
These cities rank as the most romantic, budget-friendly for Valentine's Day, data suggests
Here are the cities that set the stage with the perfect mix of romance and affordability this Valentine’s Day.
Here are the cities that set the stage with the perfect mix of romance and affordability this Valentine’s Day.
Florida freeze: More than 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas collected by Florida wildlife officials
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
700 federal agents to leave Minnesota, border czar announces
Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CBP agents will be withdrawn from Minnesota effective immediately.
Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CBP agents will be withdrawn from Minnesota effective immediately.
Naperville man allegedly stole vehicle, resisted arrest and assaulted officer when taken into custody
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
Boy, 12, shot on Chicago's West Side
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
ICE in Minnesota: Homan says feds will withdraw 700 officers from MN effective immediately
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Chicago man arrested minutes after West Side stabbing, house fire
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
Chicago man arrested two months after Little Village stabbing
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Cook County man charged after loaded gun with extended mag found during traffic stop
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.



















