Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Milan to protest the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics, unbothered by the fact that agents would be stationed in a control room and not operating on the streets. The protest in Piazza XXV Aprile, a square named for the date of Italys liberation ...

A 70-year-old woman was among three people shot Saturday afternoon in Chicagos Austin neighborhood. According to Chicago police, the woman was standing in the 5300 block of West Madison just before 2:30 p.m. when an unknown suspect opened fire. The woman was shot in the foot, and she was rushed to an area hospital in good condition, police said. A ...

It was a busy morning at the Real ID supercenter in downtown Chicago Saturday as people rushed to beat a looming federal deadline. The Illinois Secretary of States Office said theyre averaging about 150 people per hour at the supercenter location near Clark and Lake Streets as people scramble to get their Real ID-compliant cards before a February 1 ...

A cash reward is being offered in connection to a series of vandalism incidents at a suburban Naperville home. According to Naperville Police, the home in the 400 block of Sleight Street has been targeted multiple times by vandals, including a Dec. 12 incident in which at least six individuals threw eggs at the home. Officials with Naperville Crime ...

A 30-year-old suburban Justice man was arrested for the fatal shooting of his father in nearby Forest View, authorities said Friday. Hassan Alwan was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Amin Alwan, 58, of Burbank, Forest View police said in a news release. The shooting occurred at around 5:37 p.m. on Thursday, when Forest ...

Grady Demond Wilson, the actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the popular 1970s NBC series “Sanford and Son,” has died at his home in California, according to TheNew York Times. He was 79. His son, Christopher Wilson, confirmed that his father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This story will continue to be updated.

A federal judge on Saturday declined to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge, allowing the sweeping federal immigration enforcement effort to continue in Minnesota while a broader legal challenge plays out. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez denied a request from Minnesota officials for a temporary restraining order, despite acknowledging what she ...

For travelers without a Real ID planning to board a plane within the next week, the clock is ticking if you don’t want to pay a $45 fee. Starting Sunday, Feb. 1, anyone without a Real ID, valid passport card or valid passport, will need to pay $45 for the Transportation Security Administration’s “ConfirmID” process. The program verifies the ...

Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing Chicago police to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to prosecutors. The “ICE on Notice” executive order employs ...

Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a Minneapolis hospital with a Mexican immigrant who had broken bones in his face and skull. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents initially claimed Alberto Castaeda Mondragn had tried to flee while handcuffed and purposefully ran headfirst into ...

Police in north suburban Grayslake were conducting an investigation after a shooting was reported on Friday evening, authorities said. According to the Grayslake Police Department, at approximately 6:19 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a report of a shooting along Lincoln Avenue and Signal Lane. Police didn’t reveal how many people had been shot, ...

Some northwest Indiana residents spent part of their Saturday morning digging out from nearly a foot of snow after a powerful lake-effect system blanketed several communities. According to the National Weather Service, between 7.8 inches and 11 inches of snow were reported in Porter County following intense snowfall rates overnight that led to hazardous ...

After a powerful lake-effect system pounded northwest Indiana overnight, attention has shifted to a round of snow churning along the Lake Michigan shoreline – ahead of even more winter weather expected later this weekend. Northwest Indiana experienced several inches of snow overnight and was expected to see additional snow during the evening as a ...

Following the death of legendary actress Catherine O’Hara, remembered for many prominent roles, including as Kevin McCallister’s mother in the blockbuster hit “Home Alone,” grieving fans paid tribute on Friday by stopping at the iconic Winnetka home made famous by the holiday classic. An icon, legend and beloved television staple, O’Hare ...

In the wake of the death of beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara, those mourning can find solace in watching her most iconic films. O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles’s Bentwood area following a brief illness, her agency said in a statement Friday. Though the Emmy Award-Winning actress is best known in Chicago for her role as the ...

Drivers, be alert: Brief, heavy bursts of snow expected in parts of the Chicago area late Friday could lead to potentially hazardous driving conditions, sharply-reduced visibility and snow-covered roads. While heavy snow is likely throughout the evening in parts of Cook County, the greatest impacts are expected in northwest Indiana, where more than a ...

A man used a fake name to get a private tutoring job in the south suburbs, then engaged in sexual contact with a child, police say. He also worked at multiple Catholic schools in the Chicago area, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Orland Park police arrested 43-year-old Brett Smith, and he made his initial court appearance Friday in Bridgeview. ...

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before he died by suicide in 2019. The Justice Department said it was disclosing more than 3 million pages of documents, as well as thousands of videos and photos, as ...

The suburban man accused of killing his ex-wife after she was found dead inside her Oswego home when police responded to a report that her husband saw her being chased on their home camera made his first appearance in court Friday. Ashley Stewart was found dead inside her Oswego home Tuesday and her 44-year-old ex-husband, Ryan Dodd, has been charged ...

The wing of an American Airlines plane made contact with a de-icing truck at O’Hare Airport, prompting a flight to be delayed for several hours as the aircraft was taken out of service. Passengers on American Airlines flight 2121 from Chicago to Boston, set to depart at 1:20 p.m. Friday, had their travel plans set back by a few hours when the wingtip ...

Some wild turkeys have started to ruffle feathers in Janesville, Wisconsin, by causing a whole lot of issues – blocking traffic, chasing postal workers and scaring children. Neighbors said, at first, they thought the turkeys brought life to the neighborhood. But that has changed recently. “As it’s developed, they’ve become a nuisance,” ...

Celebrities worldwide are paying tribute to Catherine OHara, remembering her humor, warmth and unforgettable characters. The beloved Canadian actor, best known for Schitts Creek, Home Alone, and her groundbreaking work on SCTV, died at age 71 on Friday. O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement from ...

When I’m president, I’ll sign an executive order declaring every town in America must have a great bakery with great coffee. The fact is this: Bakeries are plentiful, but the good ones are an exception. And a truly great, first-class bakery is rarer. And so my message for the good people of La Grange: lucky, lucky you. You’re lucky to have ...

The south suburb of Harvey confirmed on Friday morning the death of Mayor Christopher Clark. In a statement, the city said it “is deeply saddened” to report Clark’s death and extended its condolences to the mayor’s family, loved ones and members of the Harvey community “during this difficult time.” Mayor Clark was a devoted public servant ...

Officials warned drivers to urge caution as a “prolonged” lake effect snow band was leading to “rapid changes” in weather conditions ahead of the afternoon and evening commutes. Many counties were under winter storm warnings and advisories Friday and Saturday as forecasters warned of an “intense band” of lake effect snow, with multiple ...