Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.

U.S., Iran head to talks in Switzerland as military pressure builds
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The U.S. and Iran are set to resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Switzerland this week, as professor William Muck weighs the chances for diplomacy amid rising military tension.

Woman shot twice in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood

A woman was shot twice early Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from rare cancer
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The teenager who fought for her father's release from ICE detention has died. Ofelia Torres, 16, passed away Friday from an aggressive form of cancer.

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from cancer
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 The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.

Man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side

A man was shot several times and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s

Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.

Russian nationals in Chicago demand justice for  Aleksei Navalny

Dozens of Russian nationals rallied in downtown Chicago one day after reports surfaced that Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny, who according to the Russian government, died from natural causes in an arctic prison, was in fact, poisoned by a foreign toxin.  

Rogers Park tenants fight back against landlord
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Some Rogers Park tenants continue to fight back against their landlord. And now - there are claims of retaliation.

After devastating blaze, Renewal Life Church worships again as they rebuild

Renewal Life Church has reopened in a temporary South Shore location after a Thanksgiving fire destroyed its Englewood building, with support from the community helping the congregation begin rebuilding.

Chicago Russians rally against Putin
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They fled their native Russia fearing their opposition to the war against Ukraine could land them in prison. Today this group of Russian nationals stood together to condemn Vladimir Putin after learning the cause of death of countryman Aleksei Navalny. 

Community honors 16-year-old who fought for her father's release from ICE amid cancer battle

Ofelia Torres, a 16-year-old Lake View High School junior battling stage 4 cancer, is being remembered for her courage in fighting for her own life while successfully advocating for her detained father’s release and protection from deportation before her death.

Renewal Life Church finds new location after fire
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A congregation that lost their church to fire has a new temporary location. Today - they opened their doors to a celebration.

Savannah Guthrie message: 'It's never too late'
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The search for the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie is entering its third week.  Tonight, she released a new video on Instagram, with a plea for the potential kidnapper.

7th anniversary of Henry Pratt Company mass shooting
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A tragic anniversary in Aurora. Today marks seven years since the Henry Pratt Company mass shooting.  A wreath-laying ceremony taking place at Aurora City Hall this afternoon to honor the victims.

Chicago weather: Record warmth is possible on Monday!

Temperatures soared into the upper 50s and low 60s areawide under mostly sunny skies on Sunday in Chicago.

Teen injured in a Bucktown shooting: Police

A teen was injured in a Bucktown shooting on Sunday, according to Chicago police.

A 26-year-old injured in Little Village shooting: police

A 26-year-old man has been injured in a Little Village shooting on Sunday, according to Chicago police.

Police search for suspect in Irving Park store holdups

Chicago Police are warning residents of recent armed business robberies in the Irving Park neighborhood.