- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...wo-rivers-police/3428197/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 ...Posted 17 minutes 48 seconds ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...sunny-dry-sunday/3428101/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 ...Posted 48 minutes 47 seconds ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...nt-new-list-says/3427915/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 ...Posted 1 hour 49 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...-lottery-tickets/3428105/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 ...Posted 2 hours 20 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/s...-advice-wagering/3425616/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 ...Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...-for-2024-season/3427989/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 ...Posted 3 hours 51 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...officers-killing/3427953/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 ...Posted 4 hours 22 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...eum-days-for-may/3427767/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 ...Posted 6 hours 25 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...-huescas-killing/3427854/Chicago officials are set to address new developments in the investigation into the killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca after a suspect was captured and arrested this week, marking the end of a 10-day manhunt that spanned multiple locations. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Police Supt. Larry Snelling, Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti and ...Posted 6 hours 25 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- Arlington Heights weighs in after Illinois governor calls Bears' Chicago stadium plan a non-starter'http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/a...an-a-non-starter/3427793/The Bears’ proposal for a new lakefront stadium faces an uphill climb after Governor Pritzker’s office called it a “non-starter” after aides met with the Bears on Wednesday. Arlington Heights mayor Tom Hayes anticipated these difficulties. “We expected there to be challenges associated with the lakefront proposal and remain willing and ...Posted 7 hours 26 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...emolition-google/3427774/Demolition of the exterior and atrium of the Thompson Center have begun as Googles plans to convert the former state government building into its Chicago headquarters progresses. Crews used excavators to tear off lower exterior portions of the building at 100 W. Randolph St. on Thursday, marking an unofficial start to Googles $280 million renovations of ...Posted 7 hours 57 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...s-on-mothers-day/3427730/One of Chicago’s most iconic ice cream shops is honoring mom’s with a sweet treat this Mother’s Day. Sunday, May 12, The Original Rainbow Cone is offering free rainbow cones for moms in honor of the Mother’s Day holiday, according to the store’s website. The offer requires a $5 minimum purchase, the website said. It is only available at ...Posted 8 hours 28 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...series-announced/3427734/Summer in Chicago is just around the corner — and with it comes the popular summer film and music lineup in Millennium Park. The city announced the lineup for its 2024 Millennium Park Summer Season, noting that its the event’s 20th anniversary this year. Over the last 20 years, Millennium Park has become one of Chicagos biggest cultural gems, ...Posted 8 hours 28 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/s...-was-the-fastest/2822963/Only 13 thoroughbreds have won the coveted Triple Crown of horse racing in the 100-plus years since Sir Barton became the first to win all three big races the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. American Pharoah’s sweep in 2015 ended a 25-year Triple Crown lull. Three years later, Justify’s sweep made him ...Posted 9 hours 29 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...icer-luis-huesca/3427705/Chicago officials are set to provide an update after the man suspected of killing Chicago Police officer Luis Huesca was captured and arrested after he was found hiding inside a suburban apartment complex Wednesday. According to a release, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Police Supt. Larry Snelling, Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti and Cook County ...Posted 10 hours 48 seconds ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/n...icide-of-another/3427579/An aviation worker who went public with safety concerns and alleged retaliation by his employer has died following a brief illness, weeks after another Boeing whistleblowers death, attorneys who represented both men said Thursday. Joshua Dean, 45, of Wichita, Kansas, died Tuesday after he received multiple diagnoses that included the flu, ...Posted 15 hours 7 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/s...h-kentucky-derby/3427445/Finished just in time for the 150th Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs latest enhancement that promises to give spectators a keen look at the 20 thoroughbreds competing in Saturdays milestone race. Some fans will have a closer view than others in the tracks new $200 million paddock that offers a clear vista of the Twin Spires from inside and allows ...Posted 15 hours 38 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...rway-cook-county/3427581/An Illinois womans lawsuit claiming she developed colorectal cancer from taking the heartburn drug Zantac for nearly 20 years goes to trial this week a first among many similar claims made nationwide. Opening statements are expected Thursday in a jury trial in Cook County circuit court over allegations the over-the-counter drug and its generics have an ...Posted 18 hours 12 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...ges-those-autism/3427485/Cicadas are all the buzz as the Midwest prepares for the 17-year reemergence of millions of the insects. They’ll be heard humming from above and crunching from below. While it presents a level of annoyance for the general population, those with autism and other sensory processing disorders will likely feel the effects at higher intensity. Our ...Posted 18 hours 43 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...ot-one-you-think/3427528/As weather heats up and more families head outdoors for summertime activities, a visit to the local theme park is often seen as the ideal place to have fun and create memories. In an industry highlighted by high-budget parks in destination cities with thrilling rides and immersive theming to recognizable brands such as Disney, not every theme park lives ...Posted 19 hours 14 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-fo...alaysian-cuisine/3427542/Its rare to find Malaysian food in the Chicago area. There are only one or two options in the city. That’s why NBC Chicago’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky was pleasantly surprised to find a Malaysian family running a tiny restaurant in Wheeling. Dolinsky recently paid HD Cuisine, HD Cuisine – the HD stands for Hawkers delight – a visit in honor of ...Posted 19 hours 14 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/invest...ditional-charges/3427360/The suspect charged with the first-degree murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca faces additional charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm, Chicago police announced Thursday afternoon. The announcement by authorities comes ahead of a Friday morning news conference where States Attorney Kim Foxx, Chicago Mayor ...Posted 19 hours 45 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/l...-against-suspect/3427474/Family members of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca have released a statement following the arrest of a suspect in his shooting death, praising law enforcement for their work in bringing the suspect to justice. Xavier Tate Jr., 22, was arrested Wednesday in Glendale Heights and faces first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Huesca on April ...Posted 20 hours 47 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/s...ky-derby-history/3426873/The fastest two minutes in sports delivered a thrilling finish in 2022 with Rich Strike completing the second-biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history. The thoroughbred entered the race as an alternate and joined an elite club of horses that have shocked Churchill Downs. In 2023, Mage overcame 15-1 odds to win the race, making it the second ...Posted 21 hours 48 minutes ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/n...ses-2000-arrests/3427333/Police have arrested more than 2,000 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, according to data reviewed by NBC News and the Associated Press on Thursday. Demonstrations and arrests have occurred in almost every corner of the nation. But in the last 24 hours, theyve drawn the most attention at ...Posted 21 hours 48 minutes ago - 05/02/24
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