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The busiest day of the offseason so far for the Chicago Cubs has continued with another move, this time in the form of a free agent signing.

More than 100 people were sworn in as American citizens Friday at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, marking a significant milestone for many in their journeys to the United States.

Chicago police said a road rage incident turned violent Friday morning in the city’s Wicker Park neighborhood, leaving an 11-year-old boy shot.

A former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, in her Springfield home in July was denied pretrial release by the Illinois Supreme Court Friday.

The Chicago Cubs made one of their most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a three-player package headlined by third baseman Isaac Paredes.

William Zientek is accused of shooting and killing his ex, well-known endocrinologist Dr. Olga Duchon, at his Barrington home in November.

There will be plenty of changes in store for 2025 as hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois, but among those New Years changes will be a number of health insurance shifts.

As a tall, wise Elf once said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Or, you could just visit “Elf’d Up,” the Elf-themed pop-up bar in Wrigleyville that pays homage to the 2003 cult classic.

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly made their first major splash of the offseason, moving to acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster deal, according to multiple reports.

According to Macy’s, the additional store closures are in line with the retailer’s plan for “accelerating luxury growth.”

Whatever your thoughts are on the spooky number 13, a strange coincidence in this week’s Mega Millions jackpot raised eyebrows.

The minimum wage in Illinois will soon be changing in the New Year.

Quick, check your calendar: You may not have realized it, today is Friday the 13th.