Police: 18-year-old man dead, 3 others injured in Washington Park mass shooting
Police said they responded to reports of a person shot in the 5700 block of South Payne Drive at about 8:16 p.m. #press
North Korea’s Kim orders sharp increase in missile production, days before US-South Korea drills
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has again toured munitions factories and has ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons. #press
Daniel Davis: As tensions build between China and Taiwan, the US must maintain the status quo at all costs
The U.S. must do something to lower tensions to maintain the peace in Asia while also retaining the ability to defend our interests. #press
Chicago Sky lose their 3rd game in a row, falling 83-76 to the Washington Mystics
The Chicago Sky (12-18) are now tied with the Los Angeles Sparks for the WNBA's eighth and final playoff spot with 10 games to go. #press
RUSH announces new outpatient center in Hinsdale will open by early 2024
Rush University System for Health announced it will be opening a new outpatient center in Hinsdale by early 2024. #press
4 people dead and 1 missing after explosion destroys 3 structures in western Pennsylvania
Four people were dead and a fifth was unaccounted for following a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said. #press
Cyclist killed, pair on motorcycle injured in Merrillville crash
A cyclist was killed and two people on a motorcycle were injured in a Saturday crash in Merrillville. #press
City Hall wants to put a statue of labor activist Mother Jones in Jane Byrne Park. Jane Byrne’s daughter is not happy about it.
Plans for the statue in Jane Byrne Park highlight the thorny debate over monuments and who should be honored in public spaces. #press
5 moments that mattered in the Chicago Bears preseason win against the Tennessee Titans, including two big TDs and plays by Tyrique Stevenson and Zacch Pickens
Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson made a good impression in his NFL preseason debut. #press
For customers, going to Aurora Farmers Market all about ‘supporting local businesses and having healthy stuff’
The Aurora Farmers Market, which holds the distinction of being the longest running market of its kind in the state, offered a wide range of extra attractions and enticements on... #press
Biden’s reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
As he gears up for reelection, President Joe Biden is already facing questions about his ability to convince voters that the economy is performing well. And on Friday, Biden faced a fresh setback when Attorney... #press
The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy
After Ohio voters repealed a law pushed by Republicans that would have limited unions’ collective bargaining rights in 2011, then-GOP Gov. John Kasich was contrite. #press
After six streets blocked off for flooding in recent storm, Park Ridge tries to speed up solutions
Park Ridge has a number of flood control projects in the works, but city officials want to know if it's possible to speed up progress on those plans. #press
Court rejects casino hopeful’s case seeking cash damages from Waukegan
An Appellate Court decided Waukegan Gaming and its principal Alan Ludwig are not entitled to cash compensation from the City of Waukegan after a failed casino bid. #press
He’s ‘just Ken’ but will the ‘Barbie’ movie change his popularity?
As reflected in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster movie that tackles the legacy Mattel’s famous doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken. For every Ken doll sold today, there’s generally eight to 10 Barbies sold,... #press
The death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins
Survivors witnessed a surreal landscape of flattened homes, blackened hulks of burned-out cars and ashy lots where buildings once stood as they took stock of their shattered lives in the aftermath of... #press
ComEd looking to make security enhancements at Elgin substation, attempting to align with federal guidelines
ComEd is seeking city of Elgin approval for some security enhancements the utility company is looking to make at a substation there. The changes are part of... #press
Landmarks: New history restores freedom seekers as protagonists of the Underground Railroad story
Larry McClellan, one of the founders of Governors State University, has written a new history on the Underground Railroad sharing more stories of those escaping from slavery. #press
Buy plants on sale with caution
Here are some tips from the Plant Clinic for shrewd sale shopping. #press
New York Liberty top Chicago Sky 89-73 and win fifth straight to match franchise record with 23rd victory
Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 89-73 for their fifth straight victory. #press
