Peter Max, iconic pop artist of the 1960s, dies at 88

Pop artist Peter Max, whose kaleidoscopic, cosmic-themed imagery helped define the visual language of the 1960s counterculture, died at 88.

3 girls charged with threatening Indian Trail Junior High School in Addison

Prosecutors allege a cartoon video showed a school shooting and included a map of Indian Trail Junior High School in west suburban Addison.

Heavy rain, storms sweep through Chicagoland

Heavy rain and a few storms are moving through Chicagoland this morning, and more storm chances are ahead this weekend.

Bolingbrook residents oppose Illinois American Water rate hike at ICC hearing

Illinois American Water is seeking a significant rate increase to help pay for infrastructure improvements, but the proposal is drawing strong opposition from customers who say they cannot afford higher bills.

Public forum held in Bolingbrook on water rates increasing
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Illinois American Water is seeking a big rate hike. A public forum was held Wednesday in Bolingbrook on the possible increase.

Chicagoans celebrate Mexican Independence Day
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Mexican Independence Day is today and here in Chicago. Many are taking to the streets downtown, honking and celebrating the holiday.

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents

Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.

9-year-old crashes grandmother's SUV in Gary, police say

A 9-year-old boy is recovering after police say he took his grandmother’s SUV without permission and crashed it in Gary, Indiana, causing the vehicle to catch fire.