A.J. Freund case: Court upholds conviction of former DCFS worker in child's death

A state appellate court has upheld the conviction of a former Illinois child welfare worker in connection with the 2019 death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy.

DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

TSA workers finally receiving paychecks again, but agents still 'frustrated'
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27 directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. But even as money hit bank accounts on Monday, many workers said the relief they were hoping for has not fully arrived.

Study shows how Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed over the years
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Property taxes in Cook County have risen at nearly twice the rate of inflation, according to a new study from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office.

Suburban Chicago police search for 16-year-old girl's killer
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A 16-year-old Glenbrook South High School student was fatally shot Saturday at her home in unincorporated Glenview, and authorities are searching for a person of interest.

Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Joliet schools on lockdown after person barricades themself
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Three schools in southwest suburban Joliet are under lockdown Monday due to a nearby barricaded suspect, authorities said.

Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case

A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.

Chicago Board of Education OKs Macquline King as next CPS CEO
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The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.

Viral video of CTA Red Line dancer sparks fears of dangers on Chicago trains
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A viral video showing a man dancing on the exterior of a moving CTA Red Line train has sparked alarm across Chicago. The clip, posted on Instagram, has been viewed more than 500,000 times as of Monday.