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Brent Seabrook says he’ll always be a Blackhawk.

A new mass vaccination site in suburban Des Plaines opens Friday, the first large-scale facility to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Illinois.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews may wear the “C” on his jersey, but no member of the organization was looked to more for leadership, inspiration and a kick in the hockey pads than defenseman Brent Seabrook, who is ending his NHL career after 15 seasons. Seabrook, who made the announcement Friday, hasn’t been on the ice for the Blackhawks ...

In a surprising announcement, Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook revealed Friday that he was ending his career in the NHL after 15 seasons, all of which were played in Chicago, due to long-term injury concerns.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said supply of COVID-19 vaccines is “set to soar” in the coming days. For those who qualify, where can you get an appointment?

Illinois’ Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations expanded Thursday as the state opened up eligibility to a much larger group of residents.

When she was arrested at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport last November, prosecutors said 23-year-old Yaazmina Payton had attempted to stow away on an American Airlines flight so that she could go see rapper Jay-Z in Los Angeles.

An attorney says a $1.2 million settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit filed over a high-speed police chase that ended with a crash that killed a 13-year-old northwestern Indiana girl.

One person was killed and two others seriously wounded in a shooting early Friday on Interstate 57 on Chicago’s Far South Side, police said.

Alex Killorn scored 4:59 into overtime, with the puck barely over the line at the horn, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Steven Stamkos and Anthony Cirelli also scored for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 35 saves in another stellar performance. Killorn got a piece...

Chicago police issued a community alert late Thursday, warning about a series of incidents in which gunfire damaged a high-rise condominium building in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Three of the four incidents at the building in the 1100 block of North Lake Shore Drive were reported in the morning hours on Feb. 11, while the fourth occurred Thursday...

The Chicago area has seen a small cool down in recent days, with high temperatures dropping back into the 40s, but the area could see its warmest temperatures of the year as soon as next week. According to current forecast models, the high temperatures on Friday are expected to climb back into the upper-40s, potentially touching 50 degrees in some&...

Trains on the Metra UP-North line have been halted near Lake Bluff Thursday night after a train struck a pedestrian, the agency said. According to Metra officials, train #355 struck a pedestrian near the Lake Bluff stop, which is located on the train line that goes from Chicago into Kenosha. There has been no update on the condition of the…...

The president of Northwestern University will step down in August 2022, ending a tenure that saw calls for his resignation over his handling racial tensions on campus

A man arrested Wednesday in connection with a Gurnee armed robbery is charged with first-degree murder in the December deaths of a Beach Park couple

Police are asking for help locating a missing team from unincorporated Thornton Township. 14-year old Amani Jackson was last seen leaving her home in the 15000 block of Chappel Avenue on March 3 around 2:45 p.m., according to police. Police say Jackson is described as 5’4” and about 145 lbs. with brown eyes, a light complexion and black, braided ha...

Two people died and five others hurt, including a 6-year-old boy, in a high-speed crash Wednesday evening on the border of the Scottsdale and Ashburn neighborhoods on the Southwest Side. A southbound driver in a Lincoln Aviator was traveling at a “high rate of speed” on Pulaski Road about 9:30 p.m. when she crashed into the side of a northbound......

As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home. Paramedics with the Chicago Fire Department on Thursday administered its first vaccines in a citywide pilot program intended to inoculate homebound seniors and those with disabilities. In Portag...

One person was killed and two others injured due to a crash along Interstate 88 Thursday morning, according to Illinois State Police.

Officials at Mount Carmel High School have announced that the school’s campus will be shut down until mid-March after multiple positive coronavirus tests were reported.   All athletic competitions involving the school, located in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood, will also be put on hold, according to officials. Classes will resume on an in-per...

A Barrington woman was charged with Aggravated Battery of a Child Thursday stemming from incidents which occurred in a suburban church, police said.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

The two clubs are waiting to hear back on the proposal, according to the report.

After finishing Chicago’s 2021 virtual Shamrock Shuffle, there’s an easy way to check race results online.

Major Chicago events like Lollapalooza, the Taste of Chicago and other summer festivals and concerts in Chicago may return this summer so long as COVID-19 indicators continue to trend in the correct direction. On Thursday, city officials said that while nothing is for certain, they’ve asked various departments to prepare for the possibility of summ...

Of the more than 100,000 appointments that were made available at the United Center mass vaccination site on Thursday, more than 27,000 have already been snapped up, health officials announced Thursday evening. According to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s press office, 27,819 appointments have already been booked for senior citizens to receive their first d...

Though runners cannot cross the finish line in person, participants of the Chicago 2021 Shamrock Shuffle can still use customized tape found online.

New to running a virtual race? Chicago’s 2021 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle organizers have some tips.

Kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day season, the Shamrock Shuffle is set to take place March 19 through March 21 from any location nationwide through the virtual race, and there’s still time to register.

Nearly 1,000 new, full-time jobs are being generated as a previously shuttered Target store in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood is set to be transformed into a customer care center. On Thursday, the city of Chicago and Discover Financial Services formally announced the call center that will be located at 86th Street and Cottage Grove. Most of the pos...

The Milwaukee Brewers will allow fans into American Family Field for the start of the 2021 baseball season, the club announced in a press release Thursday. According to the team, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson approved a plan Thursday that will allow the team to start the 2021 season with 25% fan capacity, allowing for just over 10,0...

There’s still time to register for Chicago’s 2021 virtual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race next weekend.

There’s still time to register for Chicago’s 2021 virtual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race next weekend.

The City of Chicago has further loosened restrictions on bars and restaurants, and indoor dining capacity can increase to 50% with a curfew extended to 1 a.m., but there are those in the industry who don’t feel safe going back yet. “The moment that we were allowed to have bar seating, it was completely unsettling,” a Chicago bartender said. She&#82...

One of the girls convicted of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional horror character ‘Slender Man’ will appear in court next week, seeking a conditional release from a Wisconsin mental health facility. According to court documents in Waukesha County, Anisa Weier, 19, will appear in court on March 10 as she seeks release from the Winnebago Me...

Target won’t be lifting its mask requirement in Texas stores despite the state’s governor loosening COVID-19 restrictions, including a mask rule, the company said.

Chicago White Sox fans were found to drink the most of any fan base in Major League Baseball, a new study showed.

A new mass vaccination site set to open in Des Plaines by this weekend, becoming the first large-scale facility to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Illinois, will begin taking appointments Thursday afternoon.

Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner made a $250,000 campaign contribution to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week after nearly everyone age 65 or older in the wealthy gated community where Rauner lives was reportedly vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-January.

Though Chicago may be opening up more as the city increases indoor dining capacity for restaurants and bars and eases other restrictions, officials are still warning against St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The body of a missing woman from McHenry County was found in a storage locker Tuesday in a suburb near Rockford.

With a third coronavirus vaccine now approved in the U.S., what is the difference between the vaccines and should you opt for one over the other?

Aurora police said they evacuated a Walmart in the Chicago suburb following a bomb threat Thursday.

Health officials in Illinois on Thursday reported 1,740 new cases of coronavirus, along with 42 additional deaths and more than 93,000 vaccine doses administered in the past 24 hours.

Health officials in Indiana on Thursday reported 962 new cases of coronavirus and 32 additional deaths in the last 24 hours, as well as more than 54,000 vaccinations.

With both Illinois and Chicago now opening vaccinations to millions of residents under Phase 1B guidelines, many are wondering where they can get vaccinated and how they schedule an appointment.

Several Chicago-area hospitals will receive additional COVID vaccine doses from the state as part of a new pilot program aimed at increasing equitable distribution, officials announced.

More than a thousand Peoples Gas customers in Logan Square were without heat for a second day Wednesday as the utility company said service could be restored by that evening.

Illinois will soon launch two new mass vaccination sites, including one in Des Plaines, officials announced Wednesday.

More than 100,000 appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at the United Center’s new mass vaccination site opened Thursday. Here’s a look at what you need to know, including how to sign up:

Meteorologist Andy Avalos took the Polar Plunge on live television Thursday morning to benefit Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities programs.

Indiana residents age 55 to 60 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials announced as Indiana’s supply of shots continued to increase.

After a closely contested race, Rep. Robin Kelly has been elected as the new chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, narrowly edging out Chicago’s 8th Ward Ald. Michelle Harris. Kelly, who serves on the committee from the 2nd district that she has represented in Congress since 2013, edged out Harris by just over 3% in the weighted vote, with&#82...

Teachers in south suburban Bourbonnais will go on strike Thursday after a final bargaining session between District 53 officials and the Bourbonnais Education Association ended without an agreement late Wednesday night. Teachers will picket Thursday morning at 8 a.m., according to a statement issued by the BEA. Bargaining had gotten underway at 6 p...

Authorities at Cook County Jail are searching for coronavirus clues in the unlikeliest of places: the sewers. “You know, I wanted to get as far out front of determining what the positivity rrate was in the jail,” Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart told NBC5. “It’s just a proactive thing that I really wanted to do.” The proce...

More than 350 carjackings have been reported in the city of Chicago so far this year, and victims of the crimes are pushing for officials to do something about the vicious crime spree. On Wednesday, another violent incident took place in the city’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. According to police, a passenger in a ride-share vehicle attempted t...

An unknown number of Cook County residents who had received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine received a text message asking for proof of treatment, leading to plenty of confusion and concern among those who received them. Jessica Frank was one of those individuals, saying that she received a text message from a Florida area code that stopp...

A person familiar with the situation says infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract

You can never have too much starting pitching, and the White Sox are sure to draw on depth during the 2021 season. It’s a good bet that depth could come in the form of Jimmy Lambert, who’s got the endorsement of teammate Dallas Keuchel.

A third man has accused Rev. Michael Pfleger of sexual assault beginning more than 40 years ago, presenting the Archdiocese of Chicago with a signed affidavit saying Pfleger touched him sexually in an unwanted manner and regularly gave him drugs and alcohol, an attorney for the man said Wednesday.

A new community vaccination site in Des Plaines will be the first large-scale facility to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Illinois, Cook County Health announced Wednesday.

Officials with the Chicago Cubs say that they would be “honored” to open up facilities near Wrigley Field to help with a mass coronavirus vaccination site near the Friendly Confines. According to a Cubs’ team spokesperson, the team has been in discussions with the city of Chicago to host a mass vaccination site on the campus. “If called...

A ride-share driver was shot by his passenger Wednesday in an attempted carjacking in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

The owner of a Naperville bridal boutique is giving away 26 bridal gowns to frontline and essential workers throughout the month of March.

Video captured a brazen armed carjacking over the weekend that took place in broad daylight on a heavily-trafficked Chicago street as a couple waited in line to get a carwash.

A group of military veterans has joined on with a lawsuit aiming to stop a company from building a new trucking facility in the southwest suburbs, one that the group says would potentially cause disruptions and even potential damage at the nations’ second-largest veterans’ cemetery. The veterans appeared at a press conference Wednesday at Chicago’s...

In the first two months of 2021, Chicago has already reported more than 350 carjackings.

The owners of Tank Noodle were forced to pay nearly $700,000 to employees after a recent investigation alleged the popular Chicago restaurant forced servers to work for tips only and failed to pay overtime to several employees. The U.S. Department of Labor said the North Side eatery was paid more than $697,000 in back wages to 60 employees, some of...

Things look a little bit different in spring training this season thanks to some rule changes, but one change in particular is drawing the ire of Chicago Cubs fans. During Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, fans watched as multiple innings were cut short due to the opposing pitcher hitting their pitch limit for the frame. It first happe...

The man accused of spending three months living in a secured section of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport could face new charges after he allegedly violated the terms of his release from jail before his trial. According to prosecutors, Aditya Singh, who is under supervised release as he awaits trial, was found in bushes on an elevated railroad...

The Walnut Room reopened Wednesday offering indoor dining this spring at Macy’s State Street location in Chicago.

Smoking is on the list of high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities that make someone eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Illinois’ Phase 1B plus.

Shipments of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are set to arrive in Cook County Thursday, the health department said.

A popular website used by the city of Chicago to help register residents for COVID-19 vaccine appointments is about to get even busier, as more than 100,000 appointments will open up for a mass vaccination site at the United Center. According to officials, the appointments will be available for residents age 65 and older beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thur...

A Chicago man was arrested Tuesday on a federal charge alleging that he incited a riot last summer by urging others online to join massive crowds of people who looted downtown businesses.

The University of Chicago announced the Harris School of Public Policy will honor White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci with a special award and event this week.

A Chicago alderman on Tuesday proposed a unique incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19: allowing blocks in which the majority of residents have been vaccinated to once again hold block parties this summer.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago police leadership proposed a set of changes to the city’s search warrant policy on Wednesday, months after video of a botched raid ignited a firestorm of controversy and calls for reform.

A local mom is thankful to be alive and tougher than she ever imagined after she was shot 11 times by an abusive ex-boyfriend last month in Chicago. “I just thank God I am here,” Lasonya Agee says. Agee is still being treated at a local hospital after the shooting, which occurred in the 7800 block of South Muskegon. She…

United Airlines has announced plans to open a vaccination in Terminal 2 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Illinois’ Phase 1B is about to change as the state opens up eligibility to a much larger group of residents.

Health officials in Illinois on Wednesday reported 2,104 new cases of coronavirus, along with 44 additional deaths and more than 61,000 vaccine doses administered in the past 24 hours.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been discharged from a rehabilitation center where he spent more than three weeks following an illness and surgery.

Lester will leave Nationals spring training and fly to New York for the procedure.

Health officials in Indiana on Wednesday reported more than 700 new cases of coronavirus and nine additional deaths in the last 24 hours, as well as nearly 38,000 vaccinations.

More than 100,000 appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at the United Center’s new mass vaccination site will open this week. Here’s a look at what you need to know.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Supt. David Brown will deliver an update on the city’s search warrant policy Wednesday, her office said.

It’s been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced the state of Illinois to “stay at home,” emptying streets, clearing office buildings and eviscerating toilet paper shelves at Chicago-area grocery stores. Do you remember the moment the pandemic altered your life? The moment its impact became real? Look back through you...

For many Chicago-area residents, 2021 won’t feel truly normal until they can go to their favorite team’s stadium and catch a game, and on Tuesday, officials offered a new glimmer of hope that some sense of normalcy could be on the horizon. During a press availability Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signaled that she has been in contact with several.....

Illinois took another step towardlocking up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday with a dominant win over No. 2 Michigan.

A $20,000 reward is being offered to help find the person responsible for shooting an 11-year-old girl in the face late Monday night in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. According to the girl’s family, she is currently clinging to life at Comer Children’s Hospital after the shooting, which occurred at a gas station at approximately 10:48 p.m. Th...