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Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38

For the second day in a row, Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles did not practice at Halas Hall, making it more likely that Mitchell Trubisky will be under center for Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Foles, who suffered a hip injury late in the Bears’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings, has been out of practice for the...

A child care center owner with locations in Chicago and the south suburbs allegedly defrauded the state of $6.1 million subsidy payments, allegedly using the cash to buy a luxury car and home.

Three more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, the judge’s office announced Wednesday.

A burglar has been targeting the homes of elderly residents in Bridgeport and McKinley Park recently by posing as a repairman, according to police.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across the state of Illinois today.

Illinois reported 12,022 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases Thursday, along with 131 additional deaths attributed to the virus as state and local health officials pleaded with residents not to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Health officials in Indiana reported 6,434 new coronavirus cases and 63 additional deaths attributed to the deadly virus on Thursday as statewide hospitalizations again set a new record.

State officials are investigating a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in rural Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff, and killed 27 veterans.

An Illinois couple whose wedding was canceled during the coronavirus pandemic turned a bad situation in an uplifting one when they donated their nonrefundable catering deposit to give Thanksgiving dinners to people suffering from mental illness.

The Waits family has every reason to be thankful this year, as they gaze at their 8-month-old daughter, Mabry. “We really can’t imagine life without her now. I mean, this time a year ago is when the diagnosis came, when I was pregnant with her,” said Sheradon Waits, Mabry’s mom. Mabry was born at the end of March with...

Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28 and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 in the season opener for both teams

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across the state of Illinois today.

As airports and travel hubs fill up with Thanksgiving travelers despite warnings from health officials in the state and country, experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.

Chicago’s coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths likely won’t peak for several weeks, possibly even longer if the city sees a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases, according to the city’s top public health official.

Chicago’s coronavirus cases are now at a point where more than one resident is being diagnosed with COVID-19 every minute, according to the city’s top doctor.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his wife are quarantining after having close contact last weekend with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.

Chicago’s mayor and top doctor warned Wednesday that the Thanksgiving holiday could become a “super spreading event” in the deadly coronavirus pandemic, pleading again with residents to forego gatherings.

Chicago’s top doctor said the city plans to make vaccine data, including information on potential side effects, available for residents before rolling out doses to the public.

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

Illinois health officials reported 11,378 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases Wednesday, along with 155 additional deaths attributed to the virus as the state reached a significant testing milestone and as hospitalizations climb ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Health officials in Indiana reported 6,059 new cases and 63 additional deaths attributed to coronavirus Wednesday as the state crossed a testing milestone.

Thanksgiving week got off to a rough start in the Chicago area with both snow and rain sweeping through, but what will the holiday itself look like?

Chicago’s mayor and top doctor plan to deliver an update Wednesday on the city’s coronavirus response ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, which officials and medical professionals have warned may lead to a spike in cases after gatherings.

Fraudulent unemployment claims have soared in Illinois with scammers directing jobless benefits to their own accounts even as record numbers of residents sought relief due to the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.

Large crowds and lines again formed at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday as travelers prepared to depart Chicago ahead of Thanksgiving despite warnings from state, local and federal health officials against gathering for the holiday.

According to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, nearly all Illinois regions have seen a drop in positivity rates for the coronavirus.

Candice Lepek and her family thought they were being careful during the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop the virus from spreading to them and eventually infecting her – a 34-year-old breast cancer survivor.

A Chicago police officer was found dead inside his South Side home Tuesday morning.

A northern Indiana lawmaker is resigning from her legislative seat just three weeks after winning reelection.

Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to block certification of the presidential election results even as a recount over President-elect Joe Biden’s win over President Donald Trump is ongoing.

Ford Motor Co. bought a dozen ultra-cold freezers to store a COVID-19 vaccine that —once available— will be distributed to employees on a voluntary basis.

Chicago City Council voted Tuesday to approve Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget plan that includes property and gas tax increases among other revenue-generating and cost-cutting measures to tackle the city’s estimated $1.2 billion shortfall.

Malls and shopping centers across the Chicago area have announced changes in hours and further restrictions for Black Friday shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin set another record for COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday as Gov. Tony Evers begged people not to celebrate Thanksgiving with anyone outside their households as the diseases rages across the state.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines has canceled its festivities and pilgrimages in the face of rising COVID-19 cases across the state and country.

Nearly 400 absentee ballots cast in Milwaukee that were not opened on Election Day were discovered as part of a recount Tuesday, a mistake the city’s top elections official attributed to human error.

More than 1.42 million Illinois residents filed a claim for a payout potentially ranging from $200 to $400 from a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Facebook.

The Chicago area got an early taste of snow just before Thanksgiving, but that likely won’t stick through the holiday. And it turns out, that’s not unusual.

The most expensive zip code in Illinois sits on Chicago’s North Shore, according to a new report.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across the state of Illinois today.

Illinois health officials reported 9,469 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases Tuesday, along with 125 additional deaths attributed to the virus.

Health officials in Indiana reported 103 deaths attributed to coronavirus Tuesday, marking the state’s deadliest day of the pandemic so far as another 5,702 cases were confirmed.

The Chicago area saw the first measurable snowfall of the season just before Thanksgiving, with some areas reporting 2 inches by the morning hours.

The Chicago area saw the first measurable snowfall of the season overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.

A central Illinois man who pleaded guilty to making a threat against U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to undergo mental health counseling.

When Angie Campbell sat down to state her case to NBC5 Responds, she told us she was at her wit’s end. The item she entrusted to a national jewelry chain for repair and had searched for through months of the pandemic was still missing. She told us it was a watch, but not just any watch. It belonged to...

The Chicago area could see the first measurable snowfall of the season Monday night, according to the latest weather models.

Police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, say they have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting that left eight people injured on Friday.

According to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, nearly all Illinois regions have seen a drop in positivity rates for the coronavirus.

Monday marks the deadline for Illinois residents who have Facebook accounts to file claims for payouts potentially ranging from $200 to $400, following a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against the social media giant.

The Chicago Blackhawks on Monday hired Kendall Coyne Schofield as a player development coach, making her the first woman to hold that position in the organization’s 94-year history.

Tickets go on sale Monday for an immersive Vincent Van Gough exhibition opening in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood early next year.

Illinois health officials reported 8,322 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases Monday, along with 47 additional deaths attributed to the virus.

Chicago officials announced the launch of Black Shop Friday, an initiative encouraging residents to shop at Black-owned businesses on Nov. 27, the day following Thanksgiving.

Hundreds of nursing home workers at multiple locations across the Chicago area went on strike early Monday.

Health officials in Indiana on Monday reported 5,606 new cases of coronavirus, along with 27 additional deaths as the statewide positivity rate declined slightly but hospitalizations set a new record.

Macy’s announced their annual holiday window theme Monday, along with details for the company’s seasonal plans.

Five people were killed and 47 others wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across the state of Illinois today.

Police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, say they have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting that left eight people injured on Friday.

A woman identifying herself as Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico’s niece posted on Twitter Sunday calling out her uncle for attending a family wedding in Florida.

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to a statement from the Republican lawmaker, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district.

The family of missing Riverdale woman, Davane Gross, said they are still searching for answers after police identified her body Saturday morning on a South Side beach.