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Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to a drunken-driving charge in Indiana

Six teenagers and children were among those wounded by gunfire in Chicago in a matter of hours Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday morning, including one that left a 15-year-old dead just after he left school.

A 15-year-old high school student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Chicago’s Noble Square neighborhood, police say.

The federal government conducted a soft launch of a website designed to give Americans access to free at-home COVID tests, with an eye toward the full launch coming on Wednesday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that the federal government will provide medical staffing assistance to University of Chicago Medicine’s Ingalls Memorial Hospital in suburban Harvey in an effort to reduce the strain on nurses and doctors as they care for an increasing number of patients ill with coronavirus.c

Three people have died as a result of a fire at a senior apartment building in southeastern Wisconsin that also injured several others, officials said.

Taking a look at what manager David Ross, pitcher Marcus Stroman and other Cubs players are up to as MLB’s lockout nears the seven-week mark.

Cook County prosecutors are believed to be preparing to overturn the convictions of scores of individuals arrested on narcotics charges by corrupt Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts and officers under his command.

Chicago police confirmed that three people were shot near the intersection of 62nd Street and Langley Avenue on Tuesday evening, with all three victims sent to area hospitals with serious injuries.

A police officer at the University of Chicago exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect on the school’s campus on Tuesday, striking the suspect and injuring them.

Heather Mack, a Chicago woman who served more than seven years in an Indonesian prison for killing her mother at a luxury resort on the island of Bali, had a court appearance Tuesday for an update in her case, and her attorney was granted more time to sift through evidence.

George McCaskey fired Matt Nagy over a week ago, and there are still first round interviews scheduled for his replacement.

A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of northwest Indiana, as six or more inches of lake-effect snow could potentially fall in some areas on Wednesday night and into Thursday.

One day after Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s entry into the GOP primary race for Illinois governor, his team has released a list of 60 endorsements from key Republican leaders across the state.

As the state of Illinois starts to see reductions in several key COVID-19 metrics, some regions are seeing a rapid decrease in positivity rates and a reversal in hospitalization trends in recent days.

Illinois health officials reported more than 20,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there are more signs that the state could be moving past a peak in cases caused by the omicron surge.

With the omicron variant leading to increased infections in people who previously had COVID-19, is it possible that someone who has an omicron case now could contract the same strain of the virus again?

The white Chicago police officer convicted in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald is days away from walking out of prison after just over three years behind bars.

Free at-home rapid COVID test kits were slated to be available for order through a government website starting Wednesday, but many users reported being able to place their orders late Tuesday morning.

Beginning this week, free at-home rapid COVID test kits will be available for order through a government website. But how many can you order, which tests will you be sent and when will actually get them?

Cook County recorded more homicides last year than it had in decades, yet twice as many people died from opioid overdose, a rising epidemic that has a growing number of health experts pressing for safe spaces to inject drugs.

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

The omicron variant has led to a heightened push for booster shots around the country, with more ages becoming eligible and some groups now able to get their extra dose sooner than others.

Five people were killed, and 33 others wounded, in shootings in Chicago over the weekend through Tuesday morning.

A fire at an apartment building for seniors in Kenosha left at least two people dead and two others fighting for their lives Monday.

Chicago police are searching for the hit-and-run driver that struck and killed a 37-year-old mother of three over the weekend in West Garfield Park, and her friends are remembering her as a caring friend whose death has shocked a community.

Ryan Donato scored the tying goal early in the third period, Joonas Donskoi scored in the shootout and the Seattle Kraken snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

A woman who said she was injured after slipping on a lemon wedge has failed to revive her lawsuit against a popular Detroit tavern.

United States figure skater Alexa Knierim is no stranger to adversity and challenges in her career, but that didn’t stop her from achieving a feat that no American pairs skater has accomplished in the last 20 years.

A small dog was recently attacked by a coyote in a Naperville family’s backyard, prompting the animal’s owners to issue a warning to neighbors on social media. In a post on the neighborhood social networking website NextDoor, Alexia and Vince Gallucci explained their dog Riley, a 4-year-old Beagle and Dachshund mix, was bit by a coyote ...

The Grizzlies handed the Bulls their fourth straight loss in a game defined by shoddy offensive execution.

In an effort to curb the rise in COVID-19 infections brought on by the current omicron surge, three large mass vaccination sites in Cook County are set to open in the coming days.

The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the southern Illinois Amazon facility where he worked filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday.

Republican state lawmakers are pushing a plan that would lower the minimum age to legally carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin.

A massive underwater volcano erupted in the island nation of Tonga this past weekend, triggering shockwaves that were experienced around the world, including in the Chicago area. Tsunami warnings were initially issued, but the threat began to recede Sunday – one day after the Hunga Ha’apai volcano sent large waves crashing ashore and people r...

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced his candidacy for governor of Illinois Monday, joining a slew of Republicans hoping to challenge Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in November.

If you’re wondering whether that runny nose, sore throat or sneeze is simply allergies, just a cold, or possibly early signs of COVID-19 or the flu, you’re not alone.

Extra attention will be paid to the skies Monday night as the eerily named “Wolf Moon” makes an appearance.

The Chicago Bears will host four playoff teams during the 2022 NFL season, including the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Longtime Chicago sports radio broadcaster Les Grobstein has died at the age of 69.

Starting this week, free at-home rapid COVID tests will be available for order through a government website. But how many can you get, when will they arrive and which tests are available?

Does your phone number start with 708? There’s a new area code coming to your region this month. Here’s what that means for you and your phone number.

A North Side woman has been charged with stabbing two women and killing a dog earlier this month in Rogers Park.

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

Four people were killed and two 17-year-old boys was among 25 others wounded in shootings in Chicago from Friday, 5 p.m. to Monday, 5 a.m.

A Milwaukee man was last seen at the Amtrak Station Saturday evening on the Near West Side.

Several events will be held across the Chicago area Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as many honor the holiday with acts of service.

A Chicago band is looking for assistance to make music once again after quite a devastating blow.

Police in Illinois have been searching for an inmate who was allowed to leave jail to attend his brother’s funeral but did not return. Bruce T. Berrier’s ankle monitor was discovered at Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst after he missed his deadline to go back.

A lawsuit is expected to be filed against Amazon Monday on behalf of the family of a delivery driver who was killed in December when a tornado struck one of the company’s facilities in southern Illinois.

Chicago police have started a search for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a woman late Saturday in the city’s West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to law enforcement.

As the omicron variant surges, questions are swirling online about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel guidance, specifically regarding testing and vaccines.

A former Chicago alderman convicted of tax evasion has sought an early release from prison due to his age, medical conditions and the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge.

As police continue their search for the individuals responsible for killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, a community gathered together on Sunday to urge anyone with knowledge about the heinous crime to come forward.

A Waukegan man is dead after a four-car crash in the community on Saturday afternoon.

A 61-year-old man was shot in both legs during an armed robbery on Chicago’s Northwest Side Sunday morning.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a series of roster moves on Sunday, including activating defenseman Jake McCabe from the league’s COVID protocols and sending top prospect Lukas Reichel back to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.

As the omicron variant continues to drive COVID case numbers upward, some individuals may be faced with the prospect of testing positive for coronavirus for the first time, and may not know what to do if that diagnosis comes.

Authorities in northeastern Illinois are investigating seven fentanyl overdose cases over 24 hours that left two people dead

Authorities say that two children and a woman were hospitalized after a fire Sunday morning on Chicago’s West Side.

A Chicago man is recuperating at a local hospital after he was shot during a robbery in the city’s West Town neighborhood early Sunday morning.

After a chilly start to the day, temperatures in the Chicago area will warm close to their seasonal averages, but clouds will also build throughout the afternoon and pave the way for light snow showers to wrap up the weekend.

Missing a slew of key players, the Bulls fought admirably in Saturdays road loss to the Celtics, but came up short all the same.

Patrick Kane remains one of the Blackhawks most important players. It’s no coincidence his recent run of good form has coincided with the team’s four-game winning streak.

Chicago police are investigating after the body of a newborn was found inside a duffel bag near a fire station on the city’s Near North Side, authorities said.

If you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID and are watching for symptoms, what are some of the first signs you might be infected? With omicron cases rising, experts say these are some initial indicators to watch for.

Mark Schlissel has been removed as president of the University of Michigan due to an alleged “inappropriate relationship with a university employee,” the school said Saturday on its website.

COVID-19 can cause a vast number of symptoms with fever, cough and fatigue among those most often reported.

Chicago’s iconic tropical bar, Lost Lake, announced it will permanently close after next weekend, noting the “super-spreader surge” of COVID metrics across the city led to this decision.

Police in Joliet are investigating a shooting that occurred near Louis Joliet Mall Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Officials in a northwestern Indiana city are considering a possible riverfront district designation for a stretch of vacant land to attract restaurants and other development.

Chicago police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who was last seen Friday on the city’s Northwest Side.

Ryan Young had 18 points and eight rebounds, helping Northwestern hold on to beat No. 10 Michigan State 64-62 for its first road win over a top 10 team in nearly five years

An MRI revealed no structural damage in Zach LaVine’s left knee after the Bulls guard exited Friday’s loss to the Warriors with an injury.

A man was killed and another seriously injured after they were shot in Chicago’s Brainerd neighborhood on Saturday morning.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a pair of roster moves on Saturday, recalling defenseman Ian Mitchell from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs and placing forward Brett Connolly in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols.

 Chicago Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby found near a fire station on the city’s near North Side

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed two women and killed a dog during an incident in Rogers Park.

The Cubs added new prospects to their organization as MLB’s international signing period began Saturday, including Alexis Hernandez and Adan Sanchez.

Chicago officials have handed out more than 30 citations to businesses for failing to enforce the city’s requirement that people show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in many places

Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53 on Friday night

Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise was stolen from the Burberry store at Oakbrook Center Friday morning.

Snow fell overnight in parts of the Chicago area, with up to an inch and a half of accumulations reported by the National Weather Service.

After overnight snow accumulations of an inch or more in some locations, the Chicago area will see below-average temperatures on Saturday, but a winter storm brewing to the south will stay away from the region.

Family and friends of Norman Bailey say he lived his life to the fullest—serving God and trying to make his community a better place. “He was fighting for good things, positive things,” his sister, Debra Tolbert,said. “Because he wanted everybody to have the same things that he had.” Tolbert said her brother was a devout Christian, loved his wife.....

Police in suburban Oak Brook are looking for a group of thieves that managed to get away with more than $23,000 in stolen merchandise from Burberry at Oakbrook Center, according to authorities.

The Chicago area is poised to see a light coating of snow through Saturday morning with accumulations of up to one inch possible, and it’s not the only chance for snow this weekend.

As cases of the omicron variant soar nationwide, health officials assert getting a booster shot and the COVID-19 offer the best protection, but wearing a face mask is also crucial in limiting the spread of the virus.

Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted of killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, is expected to be released from prison in early February, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Former Texans general manager Rick Smith is not only the most qualified candidate for the Bears’ GM opening — he’s overqualified.

Celebrations for America’s treasure Betty White are set to commence Saturday in the comedian’s Chicago suburban hometown of Oak Park.