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A 46-year-old man has been charged with the first-degree murder of his father in south suburban Orland Park, police said Friday.Ibrahim...

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

An estimated 36,000 plush animals sold by Build-A-Bear Workshop have been recalled due to a detachable zipper that can pose a choking hazard...

In what was a remarkable night for Powerball players across the country, one lucky lottery player in northwest Indiana – and another in Kans...

Friday’s full moon, known as the “flower moon,” will mark a rare moment in the skies for more than one reason. Not only is the full moon o...

Pontiac’s claim to fame is its deep roots on the original Route 66.“We lean into our heritage,” said Pontiac’s Director of Community Enr...

A northwest suburban teenager has been charged with murder in a recent shooting in Palatine, authorities said. The 15-year-old, who rema...

Friday, May 1st marks the day many workers around the world will be observing the unofficial holiday known as “May Day,” with rallies, prote...

May is off to chilly start, with frost advisories and freeze warnings going into effect and below-average temperatures as the month kicks of...

The Chicago area has seen below-average temperatures several times this week, but how long will the chill continue?According to the NBC...

New work requirements that went into effect earlier this year could result in thousands of Illinois residents losing their SNAP benefits as...

Friday will mark the first day of May, and workers around the world will be observing the holiday known as “May Day.” Those observances...

The commission Gov. JB Pritzker appointed to investigate what happened when federal immigration agents descended upon the Chicago area last...

A suburban Walmart has been forced to temporarily close after a fire left two people injured Thursday.According to Oswego fire officials,...

An individual who allegedly participated in an armed robbery with an armed suspect accused of gunning down a Chicago police officer has been...

Anne Frank was a writer and symbol of strength and resilience.On Friday, “Anne Frank The Exhibition” opens at the Griffin Museum of Scie...

Multiple customers at a Wisconsin McDonald’s said they discovered worms in their beverages after what the fast food chain said was a “mainte...

Dozens of Illinois school districts are under investigation from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, the department announced Th...

Ever wonder what to do with your old cooking oil? A local Chicago university has an eco-friendly idea they’re deploying. Since 2010, Loy...

Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in the line of duty last weekend when a gunman opened fire at Swedish Hospital, will...

Dozens of Powerball players across the U.S. — including four in Illinois — took home million-dollar prizes in Wednesday’s drawing. The d...

A popular tree found outside many homes and on walkways across the Chicago area will soon be illegal to sell or grow after an unexpected tur...

A beloved home goods retailer that closed hundreds of stores nationwide in recent years is making a comeback by merging with a popular brand...

Six Flags Great America is now officially open for the 2026 season, and the park quietly made a big change to one of its policies. The p...

St. Charles are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the Fox River Wednesday. According to police, the department rece...