A number of residents in Chicago’s Bridgeport community voiced objections to a proposal put forth by Mayor Brandon Johnson seeking to open a temporary migrant shelter in the neighborhood. He dont know where to put them, said resident Christopher Osinger. Why would you put them in our neighborhood? Why wont we go by your house? Others said the ...

While the cicada “boom” hasn’t occurred just yet, you might be seeing some here and there. The noisy insects have begun appearing as part of the 17-year emergence, though they’ve yet to start coming out of the ground en masse. Cicadas typically emerge as the ground begins to warm in the spring and early summer, which is usually mid-to-late May ...

The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032, announcing it hours before the running of the 150th race on Saturday. The race switched to NBC in 2001 after airing on ABC from 1975-2000 and CBS from 1952-1974. The multi-year extension will make NBC the longest-running ...

As the weather continues to heat up, the historic 2024 cicada emergence has already begun in parts of the Chicago area, with a widespread emergence of billions of the insects anticipated in the coming weeks. While some sightings have already been reported, there are two periodical cicada broods emerging in 2024, and some may be wondering which brood they ...

As a record crowd cheered, American Pharoah rallied from behind and took aim at his remaining two rivals in the stretch. The bay colt and jockey Victor Espinoza surged to the lead with a furlong to go and thundered across the finish line a length ahead in the 2015 Kentucky Derby. Theres nothing like winning the Kentucky Derby, recalled Espinoza, a ...

Dannielynn Birkhead is back at the Kentucky Derby. The daughter of Anna Nicole Smith and her father Larry Birkhead were seen on Saturday gearing up for the 150th edition of the prestigious horse race at Churchill Downs. The 17-year-old was spotted in a vibrant red dress, looking just like her late mother. She paired the vintage outfit with a floral hat. ...

An employee at a business in Humboldt Park was wounded in a shootout during an attempted armed robbery Friday night. Just before 10:30 p.m., the employee, a 45-year-old man, exchanged gunfire with two people who entered the business in the 2900 block of West North Avenue and announced a robbery, Chicago police said. The employee was shot in the left ...

Residents in the Chicago area are waking up to another day of sunshine following a pleasant, seasonal spring day to get the weekend started on Friday. Much of Saturday will feel a bit more like summer, however, with highs approaching the low 80s. Temperatures are expected to be cooler near the lakefront. Temperatures will rise from the upper 50s to ...

Originally appeared on E! Online Kate Middleton and Prince William are experiencing a difficult period. As the Princess of Wales continues to battle cancer, one of the couple’s go-to designers Amaia Arrieta shared that she’s keeping the royal family in her thoughts. “I’m heartbroken at the moment,” she told The Telegraph in an interview ...

Pro-Israel protestors carrying Israeli and American flags on Friday descended on the University of Chicago campus, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators established an encampment five days earlier. A campus alert was sent at around 1 p.m., advising people to avoid the Main Quadrangle due to reports of physical altercations. The university said a ...

A Gary teenager who, at 15 years old, is the youngest known college graduate in Indiana, will soon have another accomplishment to be proud of – one that’s way beyond his years. Khaya Njumbe will receive a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Indiana University Northwest on Wednesday. What’s more, Khaya is already a college graduate – ...

A hospital safety rankings report released once every two years examined hospitals in Illinois and gave them each a safety grade on an A-to-F scale. The report, from healthcare watchdog group and nonprofit Leapfrog, ranks nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on safety through using more than 30 metrics that have a “direct impact on patient safety ...

An unexpected finding led police to identify and later apprehend the person who allegedly burglarized a home in suburban Cook County, authorities said. Jeremiah Phillips, 35, was charged with burglary, residential burglary and criminal damage to property in connection with a September 2023 burglary at a Rich Township home, according to the Cook County ...

The historic 2024 cicada emergence will see two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, and while some sightings have already been reported, how can you know which brood you are seeing? Cicadas have started emerging in the Chicago area and parts of Illinois already, but where you live will determine which brood you see — unless you are in a particular ...

From lagers to pale ale, breweries across Illinois on Friday kicked off a week-long celebration to mark the start of the summer craft beer season. Its just a really great time for a lot of these craft beer lovers to get together, drink, and hang out and try new and exciting products, said Tony Dziura, the national sales director for Pilot Project ...

Two men from the Chicago suburbs are on a mission to raise awareness about Parkinsons Disease by cycling across the United States. We’re doing about 70 miles a day 4,000 miles total, finishing in hopefully sunny San Diego on July 3, said Bill Bucklew, from Wilmette, one of the cyclists. Kevin Murray, from Cary, is the team mechanic and RV driver. ...

As the man accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca appeared in court Friday, prosecutors detailed what they say happened in the moments before and after the fatal shooting. Xavier Tate Jr., 22, appeared in court Friday on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm. There, ...

Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report regarding Elijah Vue’s disappearance. Authorities have broadened their search for missing Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue, police announced Friday, as they encouraged participation in “coordinated and legally permissible search efforts.” The Two Rivers Police Department ...

After a week in the Chicago area that included both summer-like temperatures and a dose of thunderstorms, this weekend is poised to offer potentially a little bit of both. The weekend gets underway with a pleasant spring day on Friday, bringing sunny skies and highs approaching 70 degrees in parts of the region alongside north-northeast winds at up to 15 ...

Lasagna is a staple on many Italian-American menus across the U.S. After all, it’s the second most popular dish in America after garlic bread, according to a new survey. In some restaurants, the lasagna may be the best item on the menu. Editors at Mashable recently scoured dining reviews to find the best lasagna on menus in the country, according ...

While Mega Millions and Powerball likely come to mind when players think of big winnings, three lucky Illinois residents came away with $1 million in winnings on the “$10 Million” instant ticket scratch-off game, according to the Illinois Lottery. The “$10 Million” game is the Illinois Lottery’s first $50 scratch-off ticket, with three top ...

Picking a horse to win the Kentucky Derby is easy. Placing a bet is as close as a cellphone, tablet, computer or even a smart TV with internet access. But for the novice or inexperienced bettor, making a wager that pays off with a profit can be a challenge: Beginners need to know how to place a bet, who to bet on and where to place the bet. Off-track ...

Christmas in summertime? At Santa’s Village, it is, and this year, the suburban amusement park is getting a wintery new ride. Santa’s Village Amusement and Water Park, in East Dundee, will open for the season May 12, according to the park’s website. And later in the season, a new ride — “The North Pole Expedition” — will open, a post from ...

Investigators on Friday offered some of the most in-depth details behind their investigation into the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, revealing how they identified and ultimately arrested a suspect in the killing following a days-long manhunt. Officials detailed their multi-state search for suspect Xavier Tate Jr., who is now charged with ...

Some of Chicago’s most iconic museums are offering free days to Illinois residents and beyond for the month of May. Here’s a full list: The DuSable Black History Museum free days Free admission for Illinois residents, military and first responders on Wednesdays The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays Chicago History Museum ...