Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.

People in Indiana wait for hours for gas, generators after power outages from severe storms
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People across Northwest Indiana don't have power after severe storms, with NIPSCO reporting the outage event as the largest in company history. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski has the latest on how people are dealing with the power outages. 

Portage food giveaway helps residents after devastating storms
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With power outages leaving many Portage residents struggling to find food, the Salvation Army is handing out meals at Portage High School as the community recovers from severe storm damage.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1B mark, making it largest U.S. lottery jackpot this year | ChicagoLIVE
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The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion, the largest U.S. lottery jackpot of the year so far. Private wealth advisor Hanna Grichanik from Northwestern Mutual shares advice on financial planning if you happen to win the jackpot.

Country Club Hills among suburbs hit hard by severe storms | ChicagoLIVE
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Severe storms hit several of Chicago's south suburbs this week, causing downed trees and power outages across the area. Country Club Hills City Administrator Brian Mitchell joins ChicagoLIVE to give the latest on the storm damage.  

Parking is free again at Fashion Outlets of Chicago
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Rosemont Mayor weighs in on the Fashion Outlets of Chicago reversing its pay-to-park policy and addresses concerns that people are parking at the mall before heading to O’Hare.

Alders demand Bally’s resume casino development, call for public hearing
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Ald. Brian Hopkins weighs in on Bally’s construction pause, blasting the casino deal while calling on the company to get the project back on track.

USA Swimming CFO arrested for theft, embezzlement

USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement.

Chicago's Division Street is getting a makeover right now
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The Division Street Streetscape project is happening now from Dearborn Street to State Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 

Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: What you need to know

The Chicago Air and Water Show is coming back for its 67th year. Find out who's performing, best places to watch, and how to get there.

Suspected shooter in custody after Georgia high school shooting

At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.

Illinois man charged with trying to rob Uber driver: 'I got a gun'

A Hanover Park man accused of pulling a gun on an Uber driver, demanding money and pistol-whipping him has been denied pretrial release.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks after surveying severe storm damage
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun surveyed damage left behind by severe storms and met with first responders and local officials. He also discussed recovery efforts and the resources being deployed to help impacted communities.

Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.