Hundreds of residents of an Illinois town were forced to evacuate their homes after an explosion led to a “gas emergency,” authorities said. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Monday in Dixon, Illinois, southwest of Rockford, where authorities said they were called to the 1500 block of Estates Road in the Chateau Estates community for an explosion ...

On a soggy night at Bridgeviews SeatGeek Stadium, the Chicago Hounds won their first-ever Major League Rugby championship with a 35-17 victory over the California Legion. The Hounds, who pulled off a historic regular season by going 10-0 and achieving the maximum number of standings points, led 35-3 at one point in the game and used a strong defensive ...

Two popular Chicago kids museums that rarely offer complimentary tickets will host a free day this week thanks to three-day, global initiative and festival called “Every Child Thrives.” The free days, at the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier and the Museum of Ice Cream in Streeterville, will take place Thursday, June 25 and is available to ...

The disease is increasing hitting younger adults in the U.S. and in Washington. Seattle researchers wonder: Could exposures in the environment be a risk factor?

From a local catering company to soccer-loving members of the Bosnian diaspora, these families are celebrating their soccer team arriving in Seattle.

Seattle lost its No. 1 ranking among major U.S. cities for the share of households that are same-sex couples, as Portland claimed the top spot, writes FYI Guy.

Several challengers are outraising incumbents in intraparty battles that are exposing ideological divides within both parties.

Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.

Who is Etan Patz? The 6-year-old went missing in 1979. The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in the case.

A San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounted being stuck inside a self-driving Waymo car through a construction zone and being followed by police.

The Chicago White Sox have made a pair of roster moves prior to their series opener against Cleveland, activating catcher Kyle Teel from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the White Sox have optioned catcher Edgar Quero to Triple-A Charlotte, with their 40-man roster now at the maximum of 40 players. Teel suffered a strained hamstring ...

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14.

A construction worker died Saturday afternoon after being hit in a Shiloh construction work zone.

A fundraiser was started by the owner's daughter to help pay employees and meet other financial obligations.

He died at a hospital.

Police say a 51-year-old man was unconscious and unresponsive "with injuries indicative of falling from an elevated position."

At Carmine Street Guitars, you're welcomed by the smell of fresh wood, the sound of saws, the strum of guitars and a smile from Rick Kelly.

His family reports that he passed away peacefully from age-related illness at his home in Manhattan, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Clive Davis, the music industry mogul who made superstars of acts like Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind and Fire, Alicia Keys and many other artists,has died, family members confirmed to NBC News. He was 94. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District resigned nearly four months after the FBI served a search warrant at his home.

The iconic Maltby Cafe, known for its massive cinnamon rolls made from scratch, will expand into a designed community of retail space called Maltby Village.

Kenyas High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.

The unidentified victim was discovered about 5:30 a.m. in a burning home in the 2500 block of Palm Drive, in unincorporated North County.

Get ready for another swarm of fans in the Houston streets.