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U of Chicago dismantle Pro-Palestinian encampment; protesters vow to remain

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Stormy Daniels is expected to testify Tuesday at Donald Trump's hush money trial

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See all the best looks from the 2024 Met Gala

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First Dolton board meeting takes place since subpoenas served at village hall

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‘High' pollen counts reported in northern Illinois – but only in certain spots

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Illinois to launch new REAL ID awareness campaign Tuesday with deadline 1 year away

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Phone call leads Calumet City police to reopen, solve 1966 cold case murder

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Donald Trump 19 mins ago

Stormy Daniels is expected to testify Tuesday at Donald Trump's hush money trial

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See all the best looks from the 2024 Met Gala

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First Dolton board meeting takes place since subpoenas served at village hall

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How the Paris Olympics is going green to help protect the environment

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US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked

Israel-Hamas War 2 hours ago

Israeli forces seize Rafah border crossing in Gaza, putting cease-fire talks on knife's edge

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Wait, is Katy Perry at the Met Gala? Fake images go viral, fool people

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Jessica Biel shuts down the 2024 Met Gala with jaw-dropping petal gown

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Did Taylor Swift go to 2024 Met Gala? Here's the truth

Health and Wellness 16 hours ago

Josselyn expands mental health services to cover entirety of Lake County

Mental Health 16 hours ago

Josselyn expands mental health services to cover entirety of Lake County

Mental Health Apr 29

‘Walk-n-Talk' therapy uses nature to help make a difference for patients

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Officials issue warning for pet owners amid historic cicada emergence

Cicadas Illinois May 5

As cicada emergence begins, here's how rare it is, and what you can expect this month

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Will cicadas hurt my garden? They won't eat your plants, but could cause some damage

NBC 5 Investigates May 2

Suspect charged in killing of Chicago police officer faces additional charges

NBC 5 Investigates Apr 23

Report: Slain Chicago police officer sustained gunshot wound to face; SUV stolen and recovered

Chicago Police Apr 29

Court documents reveal details on piece of evidence connected to Officer Luis Huesca's murder

NBC 5 Responds May 1

Chicago families targeted in home-flipping Ponzi schemes

NBC 5 Responds Apr 30

Illinois residents targeted in ‘phantom' healthcare billing scam

Health Apr 30

Is there a ‘facility fee' on your medical bill? Here's what to know about the charge

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Discounts on tech, beauty, fashion and more

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The Food Guy: Hawkers Delight specializes in Malaysian cuisine

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The Food Guy: Yemeni coffee expansion in the Chicago suburbs

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Man leaves 9-month-old baby home alone and robs bank: McHenry police

Man leaves 9-month-old baby home alone and robs bank: McHenry police

14 hours ago

Chicago must embrace its critical role in bird migrations, expert says

Chicago must embrace its critical role in bird migrations, expert says

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Dolton mayor's former assistant addresses alleged Vegas sexual assault

Dolton mayor's former assistant addresses alleged Vegas sexual assault

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Money Report

The great wealth transfer has started — but millennials, Gen Z may not inherit as much as they anticipate

The great wealth transfer has started — but millennials, Gen Z may not inherit as much as they anticipate

10 mins ago

Emirates chairman to Boeing: ‘Get your act together'

Emirates chairman to Boeing: ‘Get your act together'

45 mins ago

Oil falls as course of Gaza war remains uncertain, while cease-fire talks hang in the balance

Oil falls as course of Gaza war remains uncertain, while cease-fire talks hang in the balance

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US & World

Could Donald Trump really go to jail for gag order violations?

Could Donald Trump really go to jail for gag order violations?

8 hours ago

Man confesses to killing hospitalized wife because he couldn't afford to care for her, police say

Man confesses to killing hospitalized wife because he couldn't afford to care for her, police say

11 hours ago

Ole Miss fraternity expels member who appeared to make ape-like sounds toward Black protester

Ole Miss fraternity expels member who appeared to make ape-like sounds toward Black protester

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The Rundown

The Rundown: A Chicago street was just named one of the coolest in the world

The Rundown: A Chicago street was just named one of the coolest in the world

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The Rundown: What to know about daylight saving time as clocks ‘spring forward'

The Rundown: What to know about daylight saving time as clocks ‘spring forward'

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The Rundown: Walmart shoppers could see payout as part of $45M class-action settlement

The Rundown: Walmart shoppers could see payout as part of $45M class-action settlement

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Chicago Real Estate

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

Apr 12

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

Feb 16

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

Jan 18

Changing Climate

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic'

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic'

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Reds pitcher Brent Suter makes ‘everything-ist' pitch for the environment ahead of Earth Day

Reds pitcher Brent Suter makes ‘everything-ist' pitch for the environment ahead of Earth Day

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What is Earth Day?

What is Earth Day?

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Illinois Transit

Track fire snarls service on CTA's Red, Brown and Purple lines

Track fire snarls service on CTA's Red, Brown and Purple lines

Apr 30

CTA, Metra, and Pace would merge into single agency under Illinois proposal

CTA, Metra, and Pace would merge into single agency under Illinois proposal

Apr 29

Homewood Metra station to close for several weeks due to construction

Homewood Metra station to close for several weeks due to construction

Mar 7