Germany to provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
Kandace Schipper: Chicago woman who went missing in Japan found safe
A local family is breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday night after their missing loved one who disappeared in Japan was safely located.
A local family is breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday night after their missing loved one who disappeared in Japan was safely located.
Private island for sale cheaper than average price of US home
The listing agency for the island says there's plenty of room to install a helipad and a swimming pool.
The listing agency for the island says there's plenty of room to install a helipad and a swimming pool.
Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train in Hinsdale
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near the Lincoln Street crossing in Hinsdale on Tuesday.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near the Lincoln Street crossing in Hinsdale on Tuesday.
Satellite images show Canada wildfire smoke, 'unhealthy' air quality arriving in Upper Midwest
More smoke is moving into the upper Midwest later this week.
More smoke is moving into the upper Midwest later this week.
UNCF hosts 'A Mind Is..' Gala celebrating 23 years of education
This weekend the United Negro College Fund will host their annual gala to raise money for Chicago-area students. Last year, nearly $3.4 million was awarded in scholarships. The theme this year is "A Mind Is..."
This weekend the United Negro College Fund will host their annual gala to raise money for Chicago-area students. Last year, nearly $3.4 million was awarded in scholarships. The theme this year is "A Mind Is..."
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Denver mass shooting: 10 shot including suspect just after Nuggets win NBA Championship
The suspect is in custody.
The suspect is in custody.
School bus overturns on Chicago expressway, 5 hospitalized
A school bus overturned Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway.
A school bus overturned Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
22 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria, military says
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
11-year-old girl on Turkish Airlines flight dies after falling ill, company says
The plane made an emergency landing Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, in an attempt to save the child, but first responders there were unsuccessful.
The plane made an emergency landing Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, in an attempt to save the child, but first responders there were unsuccessful.
Man attacked, beaten with bottle by squatters who took over vacation home
Michael arrived at his vacation home and confronted the squatters but was met with hostility, as the suspects allegedly beat him with a bottle.
Michael arrived at his vacation home and confronted the squatters but was met with hostility, as the suspects allegedly beat him with a bottle.
Rollover bus crash kills, injures wedding guests visiting Australia's wine country
A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday.
A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday.
Oldest sibling of Colombian plane crash survivors said mother lived for days
The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died.
The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died.
Chicago weather forecast: Much-needed rain and cooler temperatures on the way
Sunday's weather will be much cooler, with highs struggling to reach 60 degrees with a raw wind gusting up to 35 mph.
Sunday's weather will be much cooler, with highs struggling to reach 60 degrees with a raw wind gusting up to 35 mph.
Soldiers faint in front of Prince William amid scorching temps during final Trooping the Colour rehearsal
The guardsmen were wearing woolen tunics and slacks and bearskin hats in the nearly 90-degree London heat for what is known as the Colonel’s Review.
The guardsmen were wearing woolen tunics and slacks and bearskin hats in the nearly 90-degree London heat for what is known as the Colonel’s Review.
Driver was slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
Children missing for 40 days after plane crash in Amazon jungle found alive
Colombian authorities have found alive four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of n intense search in the Amazon jungles that held Colombians on edge.
Colombian authorities have found alive four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of n intense search in the Amazon jungles that held Colombians on edge.
From Chicago to Tokyo: Former Mayor Emanuel shares lessons he's learned since leaving office
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.