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Over 40 food vendors and more than a dozen food trucks will line the three-day festival, which will also feature free performances by big names.

A cryptic message posted to Six Flags Great America’s social media channels Thursday has set off a wave of speculation regarding a possible new attraction, or changes to an existing one.

The Obamas’ highly anticipated endorsement could give Harris campaign a boost as it builds momentum to rival that of Donald Trump.

City, state and federal officials unveiled a series of security procedures and plans around the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with concerns about large protests and issues following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump taking center stage.

Six Flags Great America may have just welcomed a new attraction last month, but a recent social media post with cryptic messaging has many fans wondering if yet another ride could be on the way.

Police in Elgin fatally shot a dog Thursday night after the animal attacked its owners, causing serious injuries, officials said.

NBC 5 Responds explains steps you can take right now to prevent additional hardships following the death of a loved one.

A recall of produce items originally issued earlier this month has been expanded to the possibility of listeria contamination, with select packaged and bulk produce items sold at Illinois Walmart and Kroger stores included.

Started in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a global phenomenon that raised awareness and tens of millions of research dollars for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

While the main event is still more than a month away, one Chicago neighborhood will receive a preview of the iconic event this weekend.

Early Paris Olympics Games will continue Thursday, with handball, archery, women’s soccer and rugby.

President Joe Biden delivered a solemn Oval Office address Wednesday that laid out in the clearest terms yet why he abandoned his reelection campaign.

Thursday, the U.S. Secret Service along with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will reveal their safety plan for the 2024 DNC in Chicago.