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Declining Lake Levels Boost Beaches, Bum Boaters
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Declining Lake Levels Boost Beaches, Bum Boaters

Beachgoers are getting a sandy surprise while boaters are being booted from marinas as severe weather continues to throw a wrench in water levels. Read »

May 25, 2013
House Extends Deadline to Consider Gay Marriage Bill

House Extends Deadline to Consider Gay Marriage Bill

The Illinois House has reportedly extended its deadline one week for considering a bill that would... Read »

May 25, 2013
Train Crash Triggers Highway Collapse in Missouri

Train Crash Triggers Highway Collapse in Missouri

Seven people were injured early Saturday morning in southeast Missouri, when two freight trains collided,... Read »

6 hours ago
Chicago Bridge on List of Vulnerable Crossings

Chicago Bridge on List of Vulnerable Crossings

Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are... Read »

May 25, 2013
Portage Theater Closes Over Liquor Dispute

Portage Theater Closes Over Liquor Dispute

After a dispute over a liquor license and poor management, the Portage Theater reportedly padlocked its doors... Read »

May 25, 2013
Blackhawks Beat Red Wings 4-1 to Stay Alive

Blackhawks Beat Red Wings 4-1 to Stay Alive

Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw scored power-play goals in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks... Read »

19 minutes ago
Flash Floods Hit San Antonio, Texas

Flash Floods Hit San Antonio, Texas

In Texas, torrential rains brought flash flooding to the streets of San Antonio Saturday. Watch »

3 hours ago
Accidents Spotlight Nation’s Aging Infrastructure

Accidents Spotlight Nation’s Aging Infrastructure

Investigators are looking for clues into what caused two freight trains to collide in rural Missouri, causing... Watch »

4 hours ago
Chicagoans March Against Monsanto

Chicagoans March Against Monsanto

Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S., including Chicago, and in dozens... Watch »

5 hours ago
Hawks Load Up Top Line Before Game 5

Hawks Load Up Top Line Before Game 5

The Chicago Blackhawks are in a do-or-die situation in Game 5, and with that in mind they have loaded up their... Watch »

6 hours ago
Carnival's Noise Causes Controversy in Southwest Suburbs

Carnival's Noise Causes Controversy in Southwest Suburbs

Residents of a southwest suburb and surrounding areas were thrown off guard when a festival's blasting... Watch »

5 hours ago
J-Hud Signs On To Judge

J-Hud Signs On To Judge "American Idol"

Chicago native agrees to participate in rumored all-alumni judging panel. Read »

May 24, 2013
Bears to Retire Ditka's Number

Bears to Retire Ditka's Number

No longer will a Bear be able to wear no. 89, as the Chicago Bears have decided to retire Mike Ditka's... Read »

May 24, 2013
Chief Justice John Roberts Visits Indiana School

Chief Justice John Roberts Visits Indiana School

Roberts gives commencement speech to high school he graduated from. Watch »

May 24, 2013
Longtime Friends Share $7.4 Million Lottery Prize

Longtime Friends Share $7.4 Million Lottery Prize

Pair hits the jackpot after years of playing Illinois Lottery. Read »

May 24, 2013
Heavy Rain Kills 2 in San Antonio, Nearly 100 Rescued

Heavy Rain Kills 2 in San Antonio, Nearly 100 Rescued

Two are dead, another is missing and nearly a hundred more have been rescued as heavy rain has pummeled... Read »

2 hours ago
Hezbollah Admits It Has Joined Fight in Syria

Hezbollah Admits It Has Joined Fight in Syria

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, said in a televised speech Saturday that his group will stay in the Syrian civil... Read »

4 hours ago
French Soldier Stabbed on Paris Street

French Soldier Stabbed on Paris Street

A French soldier patrolling a business area of western Paris was stabbed in the neck on Saturday around 6 Read »

May 25, 2013
Robbie Rogers to Return to Soccer, Not in Chicago

Robbie Rogers to Return to Soccer, Not in Chicago

Robbie Rogers is returning to MLS, marking the first openly gay player in the league, but his comeback... Read »

May 25, 2013
Hagel Calls on Cadets to Stamp Out Sexual Harassment

Hagel Calls on Cadets to Stamp Out Sexual Harassment

While addressing the graduating class at West Point, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called on the cadets to help get... Watch »

May 25, 2013
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