IDOT reveals timeline for Kennedy Expressway construction project
Maria Castaneda from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks about when they expect to wrap up construction on the Kennedy Expressway this year.
Maria Castaneda from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks about when they expect to wrap up construction on the Kennedy Expressway this year.
Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Hurricane hunter describes what it was like flying into Hurricane Milton's eye
Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Lt. Cmdr. Josh Rannenberg describes flying into the eye of Hurricane Milton.
Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Lt. Cmdr. Josh Rannenberg describes flying into the eye of Hurricane Milton.
US threatens to withhold military funds from Israel
President Biden warned Israel officials that they must send more humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk weapons funding. This comes just after the US sent troops to help Israel's defense.
President Biden warned Israel officials that they must send more humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk weapons funding. This comes just after the US sent troops to help Israel's defense.
Russian man rescued nearly 10 weeks adrift, 2 relatives found dead on boat
A Russian man was rescued on October 14 after spending nearly 10 weeks adrift on a boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the Siberian coast
A Russian man was rescued on October 14 after spending nearly 10 weeks adrift on a boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the Siberian coast
Japan offers free domestic flights to tourists, but there's a catch
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.
More US troops sent to Israel
As the fighting escalates, the Pentagon is deepening America's military involvement in Israel.
As the fighting escalates, the Pentagon is deepening America's military involvement in Israel.
Ruth Chepngetich smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56.
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56.
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
7-year-old boy recovering after being shot in Chicago
A young boy was shot while inside his home.
A young boy was shot while inside his home.
Man stumbles across gem worth thousands hidden in dirt: 'It's like nothing else'
Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.
Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.
Trump sent Covid tests to Putin for personal use in early 2020, book says
In early 2020, then-President Donald Trump reportedly sent coveted COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his personal use.
In early 2020, then-President Donald Trump reportedly sent coveted COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his personal use.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Hezbollah launches more than 100 rockets toward Israel
Hezbollah sent a massive rocket barage toward northern Israel.
Hezbollah sent a massive rocket barage toward northern Israel.
Passengers horrified after airline plays explicit movie on every screen: 'Super uncomfortable'
Travelers were floored when an airline played a sexually-explicit movie on every passenger's screen during an international flight – with no way to turn it off.
Travelers were floored when an airline played a sexually-explicit movie on every passenger's screen during an international flight – with no way to turn it off.
Former world champion runner Kipyegon Bett dies at 26
The Kenyan runner died at a hospital after complaining of stomach pains. He won the 800-meter title in 2016 and earned a bronze medal in another track championship event in 2017.
The Kenyan runner died at a hospital after complaining of stomach pains. He won the 800-meter title in 2016 and earned a bronze medal in another track championship event in 2017.
What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later
Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.
Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.
Chicago's Jewish community remembers Oct. 7
Over 1,200 people were murdered by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and 240 people were taken hostage. Jewish people in Chicago and around the world are in mourning as the war rages on.
Over 1,200 people were murdered by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and 240 people were taken hostage. Jewish people in Chicago and around the world are in mourning as the war rages on.
Israel marks one year since deadly Oct. 7 attack
Overnight, rockets rained down on Telavi as Israel marks one year since Hamas launched an attack that killed more than 1,000 people.
Overnight, rockets rained down on Telavi as Israel marks one year since Hamas launched an attack that killed more than 1,000 people.
Today marks one year since Hamas attacked Israel: What's next for the Middle East?
It?s been one year since Hamas launched a surprise attack into Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians and widened conflicts in the Middle East.
It?s been one year since Hamas launched a surprise attack into Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians and widened conflicts in the Middle East.