Chicago's hidden basketball landmark celebrates legacy of pioneering doctor

Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.

Chicago man charged in violent robbery near Wrigley Field

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a pair of violent robberies dating back to mid-April.

Lin Park’s famous court honors a pioneering Chicago doctor
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Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.

Maine Senate candidate faces new allegations as Dems weigh next steps
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New allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner are raising questions about a key race that could influence control of the U.S. Senate.

Duo charged with burglarizing Chicago freight train carrying portable AC units

Two men are facing felony burglary charges after authorities say they were caught stealing portable AC units from a freight train on Chicago's South Side.

Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House

The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement. 

Parked cars found burning on Chicago's West Side
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Multiple parked vehicles were found burning on Chicago's West Side early Friday morning, police said.

Chicago mass shooting: 2 killed, 5 injured in Back of the Yards
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A mass shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side left two dead and five injured after gunmen opened fire on a crowd early Friday morning, police said.

I-290 in Cook County reopens after death investigation draws FBI, bomb squad response
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Police, a bomb squad and federal agents responded Thursday to a death investigation on the Eisenhower Expressway, prompting the closure of Interstate 290 in both directions near Interstate 294 for about eight hours.

Chicago braces for teen takeovers as school ends
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        We've been keeping an eye on a planned teen takeover that is supposed to take place tonight at Foster Beach for the last day of school.    Local leaders say they're expecting thousands of teens both today and tomorrow.      Leslie Moreno has been following this all day.

Prayer service for Spencer Leak Jr.
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Family and friends gathered to remember prominent Chicagoan Spencer Leak Jr.  They held a virtual prayer service reflecting on his memory.

Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping

A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.

Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling

The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Viral graduation split ends with diploma in hand for Chicago student

A graduation celebration that sparked nationwide debate has ended with a Chicago high school senior receiving the diploma she says she worked years to earn.

Chicago weather: Warmest stretch of 2026 continues with storm threat Friday

Chicago will see summerlike warmth and increasing humidity through the weekend, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms Friday—including a risk for strong storms—followed by continued heat, muggy conditions and additional storm chances into next week.