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A portion of a busy road was closed Friday evening in northwest suburban Arlington Heights following a garbage truck fire and explosion, authorities said.

A Marine veteran went to work out at the gym after he shot and killed a man who was acting “erratically” in a busy intersection in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, court documents revealed Friday.

A Marine veteran with a concealed carry permit shot and killed a man who was acting “erratically” in a busy Chicago intersection, then walked away and went to work out at the gym, prosecutors said in court Friday.

President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office for his second term at a presidential inauguration ceremony in January after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, in the 2024 election.

After months of planning and debate, Chicago officials moved to clear a homeless encampment in the city’s Humboldt Park, concluding a months-long dispute.

UPDATE: A 9-year-old boy who went missing earlier Friday was found safe, according to family.

You may have heard of social media rumors claiming Target stores will soon be adding bars to their stores, but is that really happening?

The holidays are officially here in Chicago, with another seasonal activity in the city kicking off Friday as Winterland at Gallagher Way returns for 2024.

Temperatures back above normal

If you’ve seen the letters RCS while texting recently, you’re not alone. But what do they mean and why are more people seeing them now?

Cucumbers sold at popular grocery stores like Walmart and Costco have been recalled across the country, including Illinois, due to a salmonella concern.

Green may have had its moment in 2024 with things like “Brat” and “Wicked,” but it appears 2025 is going in a different direction.

Temperatures rise up to 50 degrees through the weekend