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Cicadas Illinois 8 hours ago

Suburban bakery revives its ‘cicada cakes' as double-brood invasion nears

Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas have started emerging in parts of the country, although Illinois isn’t seeing any just yet. But it’s only a matter of time &#82...

8 hours ago

CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Rainy Monday Commute
chicago news 8 hours ago

Funeral planned Monday for fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca

McHenry County 13 hours ago

Lake in the Hills spring carnival won't reopen after fights lead to closure

A spring carnival in north suburban Lake in the Hills will not be permitted to resume after police were forced to break up multiple fights Saturday night, leading to an early closure of the event....
Belmont Cragin 14 hours ago

Teen boy, woman wounded in Belmont Cragin shooting

A 14-year-old boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting Saturday in Belmont Cragin.
Lake County sheriff’s office 16 hours ago

Lake County man arrested, charged with stabbing man during argument

An argument spilled out of a car and onto a street in suburban Gages Lake Saturday morning, with a 24-year-old man in critical condition after he was stabbed in the stomach.
Chicago Police 16 hours ago

Visitation set for Officer Luis Huesca as reward increases to $100K

Family, friends, colleagues and Chicago-area residents will begin to pay their respects to Officer Luis Huesca on Sunday, with a public visitation set to take place in suburban Oak Lawn.

Logan Square 17 hours ago

Man critically injured in Logan Square Walgreens parking lot shooting

A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in the parking lot of a Chicago Walgreens on Sunday morning.
16 hours ago

Chicago Forecast: More storms in the forecast

Isolated storms possible Sunday evening before more widespread rain overnight
Chicago Weather Apr 28

Strong to severe thunderstorms expected through early Sunday

Strong to severe thunderstorms were slated to move across northern Illinois through Sunday morning, bringing potential damaging winds and hail in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the NWS said a line of storms was expected to move in around 10 p.m. and exit ...
Cook County Apr 27

Answers sought over use of taxpayer dollars in Thornton Township

Residents from several south suburban communities stood united on Saturday as they pushed for accountability and transparency into how their tax dollars are being spent. “We want people to know what is going on so we can try to stop it,” said Mary Avant, a retired police officer who lives in Dolton. Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard also serve...
chicago news Apr 28

Reward increases to $100K for arrest in Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca's killing

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca has jumped to $100,000, authorities announced Saturday. One day prior, Chicago police released new photos of the suspected gunman, who was identified as Xavier Tate Jr. While a warrant was issued for Tate’s arre...
chicago news Apr 27

Chicago police seek man who sexually abused 10-year-old girl at Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago police are looking for the person who sexually abused a girl at the Museum of Science and Industry after she became separated from her group, authorities said. The crime in question occurred on Thursday at the museum, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago police on Saturday issued a community alert, explaining the 10-year-old girl, who ...
Chicago Lawn Apr 27

UPDATE: Pegnant 15-year-old last seen in Marquette Park found

Chicago police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Thursday afternoon in the city’s Marquette Park neighborhood.
WOODSTOCK Apr 27

Minivan crashes into dugout at Woodstock baseball field after children inside mistakenly put car into drive while adjusting radio

No serious injuries were reported after a car crashed into a dugout at a baseball field in Woodstock, authorities said.
business news Apr 27

Demolition at Spring Hill Mall expected to begin this summer

What will happen to Spring Hall Mall now that it has closed? Village officials gave a new update this week on where things stand and what’s next for the once-popular suburban shopping center.
Chicago Weather Apr 27

Chicago Forecast: Windy conditions, summer-like temperatures ahead of evening storms

Following a bit of a cooler finish to the work week, Chicago-area residents are in for another roller coaster of weather this weekend, beginning with strong winds and summer-like temperatures on Saturday before storms move in.
Apr 27

Chicago Forecast: Warm & windy Saturday; strong evening storms

Some storms may be severe this evening
chicago news Apr 27

Chicago police release new photos of suspect in murder of Officer Luis Huesca

Authorities late Friday released new photos of the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca as they pleaded for anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. In a community alert at 10:51 p.m., Chicago police said an arrest warrant had been issued for Xavier Tate Jr., 22, who was wanted in connection wi...
Chicago Bears Apr 26

Bears season ticket holder, lawmakers skeptical over lakefront stadium proposal

A number of Chicago Bears season ticket holders watched on Wednesday as the team took the wraps off plans for a domed stadium along the lakefront. Tom Werner was among the loyal fans who had questions. “So when (Brandon) Johnson says no new taxes, well, where’s the money going to come from?” asked Werner, who used to work in...

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