Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.

Iran warns $200 oil barrels are coming: report

A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.

Drone footage shows Illinois homes decimated by tornado
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Several homes were destroyed in the wake of a tornado that touched down Tuesday night in south suburban Kankakee.

Joliet Slammers to play historic game inside Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 centennial
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Joliet Slammers owner Night Train Veeck shares how the team will celebrate the U.S. Route 66 centennial with a special baseball game and fan events inside the iconic Old Joliet Prison.

Driver sought in Chicago hit-and-run that killed 32-year-old woman

A 32-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in the city's South Chicago neighborhood.

Obama Presidential Center seeks Chicago volunteers to become community ambassadors
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The Obama Foundation launches a new ambassador volunteer program ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, inviting Chicagoans to help welcome visitors and support its community mission.

9 hurt, homes heavily damaged by tornado in Kankakee County
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Kankakee County officials reported that nine people suffered minor injuries Tuesday night as a tornado touched down in the south suburb.

Is Iran war raising the risk of sleeper cells or lone-wolf attacks in US?
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Former FBI agent Ross Rice explains what “sleeper cells” really are, whether they exist in the U.S., and how federal agencies respond to potential lone-wolf threats as tensions around Iran escalate.

Chicago weather: Tornado cleanup begins as rain, snow return to forecast

After a dangerous evening that saw at least four tornadoes touch down, Chicagoland is shifting to storm cleanup and a colder, unsettled stretch of weather.

2 killed after tornado touches down in northwest Indiana
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Two people were killed and several others were injured after tornadoes ripped through northwest Indiana on Tuesday night.