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Chicago Police 8 mins ago

Autopsy reveals Dexter Reed was shot 13 times in deadly gunfight with Chicago police

Dexter Reed was shot at least 13 times when he was killed in a gun battle with Chicago police during a traffic stop last month in Humboldt Park, according to a newly released autopsy report.

Entertainment News 28 mins ago

Rolling Stones announce opening acts for upcoming Soldier Field shows
Education 2 hours ago

Midwest school named 2nd-best high school in country by US News & World Report

Chicago Weather 3 hours ago

Illinois tulip farms will be in ‘full bloom' this weekend, but forecast calls for storms

Some Illinois tulip farms will be in “full bloom” this weekend — but showers and storms could dampen trips to see the festive flowers.
Chicago Police Department 14 mins ago

Woman dragged into street during 1 of 5 armed robberies downtown in 30 minutes

Some of the robberies were violent, with one woman being dragged into the street before armed robbers grabbed her belongings.
Chicago Hotels 31 mins ago

8 Chicago hotels land on Michelin's new ranking of ‘most outstanding hotels' in the US

You may know about the Michelin guide to Chicago restaurants. But what about Michelin-rated hotels?
chicago news 20 mins ago

Protesters set up tent encampment on Northwestern University campus

Hundreds were seen protesting on Northwestern University’s campus Thursday, setting up an encampment described by demonstrators as an “occupation,” which led to tense moments at time...

airlines 9 hours ago

Canceled or delayed flight? You're now owed a cash refund, DOT says

Airlines still will be allowed to offer another flight or a travel credit instead, but consumers can reject the offer.
Bears Stadium 11 hours ago

Bears stadium plans: Team reveals bold new stadium plans, but not everyone is on board

During a lengthy press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Bears unveiled a bold proposal for a new stadium along the lakefront in Chicago — but not everyone is on board.
Chicago Weather 11 hours ago

Active weather pattern on the way for Chicago with warmer temperatures, rain, storms

While the cold snap will soon end and warmer weekend temperatures will move in to the Chicago area, so will rain and storms.
Chicago Bears 12 hours ago

Chicago Bears 2024 NFL Draft Guide: Picks, prospects, rumors and more

Day one of the 2024 NFL Draft is officially here, and with the No. 1 pick in tow, all eyes are on the Chicago Bears.
Indiana 19 hours ago

Family of toddler killed in Munster fire speaks out on blaze, efforts to save child

The family of a 3-year-old boy killed in a house fire Monday in Northwest Indiana is speaking out on the fatal fire, the family’s efforts to save him and what they remember about the toddler.
chicago food 5 hours ago

Nicki Minaj shows love for Chicago pizza during current tour stop

During a recent tour stop in Chicago, rapper and avowed New Yorker Nicki Minaj publicly admitted some love to the Windy City’s side of a storied culinary rivalry.
Earth Week 23 hours ago

Why more communities are banning gas-powered leaf blowers

In Highland Park, gas-powered leaf blowers are banned from May 15 to Oct. 1.
NBC 5 Responds 19 hours ago

Department Of Labor investigates business owner after NBC 5 Responds report

What started as a story about a gutter company leaving customers in the lurch led the NBC 5 Responds team to uncover a federal investigation into that company’s owner.
2024 NFL Draft 3 hours ago

NFL Draft excitement builds for La Grange Park football star JJ McCarthy

The Village of La Grange Park is ready to cheer on its hometown football star J.J. McCarthy as he awaits his selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Earth Week 24 hours ago

Solutions underway in Chicago to destroy ‘forever chemicals' in drinking water

In April, for the first time, the EPA imposed national limits on some PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water.
Dolton 23 hours ago

High-ranking Dolton official pleads not guilty to bankruptcy fraud

During his first appearance in federal court, a top advisor to Dolton’s mayor on Wednesday entered a not guilty plea to an alleged scheme to commit bankruptcy fraud.
Bears Stadium Apr 24

Friends of the Parks responds to Bears' new stadium proposal

Prominent Chicago preservation group Friends of the Parks responded Wednesday to the highly anticipated reveal of the Bears’ newest stadium proposal in Chicago, which includes tearing down much of the current Soldier Field in order to build a domed facility and more.
Israel-Hamas War Apr 24

Video released by Hamas shows Israeli-American hostage with ties to Chicago area alive

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man with ties to the Chicago area who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

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