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Metra warns of ‘extensive delays' near Des Plaines after train strikes pedestrian
Passengers on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest line were advised to anticipate delays on Saturday evening after a train struck a pedestrian in downtown Des Plaines, according to the transit agenc... -
Driver who struck and killed Glenview teenager was going 122 mph at time of fatal crash: court docs
A 21-year-old Northbrook man charged in a Glenview fatal crash that left a 17-year-old high school student dead was ordered to remain detained in a bond court hearing Saturday, as court documents reve... -
Eataly closed until Sunday as investigation into shots fired incident at downtown marketplace continues
Eataly, the popular Italian marketplace in downtown Chicago that was the site of a massive police presence Friday morning will remain closed until Sunday as a police investigation into the incident co... -
Workers remove dozens of apparent cannabis plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
Someone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent cannabis plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke.
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Death of off-duty CPD officer in West Loop home ruled a suicide
The death of an off-duty Chicago police officer found Thursday inside a West Loop residence has been ruled a suicide.
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Man fatally struck on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on South Side
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side.
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Jury finds Chicago police officer not guilty in girlfriend's 2021 shooting death
A Chicago police officer has been acquitted in the 2021 fatal shooting of a woman who was the mother of his child. A Cook County jury on Friday found 32-year-old Pierre Tyler not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Andris Wofford. Prosecutors have said the two had argued over Wofford’s belief that Tyler was married and also...... -
Man charged in killing of man in Bridgeview apartment complex parking lot
A 20-year-old man has been charged in the killing of a Bridgeview man in the parking lot of an apartment complex, village spokesperson Ray Hanania said.
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Chicago Forecast: Warmest day of the year on deck with sunny skies, air quality alert in NW Indiana
It may still be another week until Memorial Day weekend, but summer will feel like it’s in full swing on Saturday, with the warmest day of the year on deck in the Chicago area.
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Chicago Forecast: Warmest day of the year so far
Temperatures soar into the mid 80s this afternoon, but stay cooler near the lake
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Have a seafood allergy? You might want to steer away from eating cicadas. Here's why
A wide swath of the U.S. has become entrenched in a cicada frenzy as trillions of the noisy but harmless insects emerge from the ground. Illinois is at the center of it all, as it’s one of two states experiencing a rare double-brood emergence. While some people might try to avoid cicadas at all costs, others are seeking them...
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Driver charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash of Glenbrook South HS senior
The Glenview Police Department released a statement Wednesday after a tragic car crash earlier this week left a 17-year-old Glenbrook South High School student killed and three others hospitalized.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building on the University of Chicago campus
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the Institute of Politics building on the University of Chicago campus Friday afternoon. At around 4:40 p.m., masked protesters unlawfully occupied the building, said university spokesman Gerald McSwiggan. “Protesters attempted to bar the entrance, damaged University property and ignored directiv... -
What's in your tattoo ink? Researchers find ingredients missing from labels
When it comes to getting a tattoo, preparation is key. From finding the artist to disinfecting the work area. But do you know what’s in the ink being injected under your skin?
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Chicago's population has dropped again, data shows. Here's what Mayor Johnson chalks it up to
Chicago retained its longstanding position as the country’s third-largest city despite experiencing a decline in population for yet another year, new U.S. Census Bureau data revealed. Updated numbers released Thursday showed the Windy City lost approximately 0.3% of its population between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023. Chicago Mayor Brandon J... -
How do billions of cicadas emerge at the exact same time? Experts explain
How exactly do billions of cicadas know to emerge out of the ground at almost the exact same time?
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Illinois Lottery player wins first $10M grand prize on $50 scratch-off ticket
A certain game stood out to an Illinois lottery player when she went to purchase tickets recently – and it turned out to be for good reason. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, won the first $10 million jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket, which is appropriately named $10 Million, according to a news...