New details were released on Monday after several people on board a boat, including juveniles, were thrown into the water following a crash in Florida’s North Miami Beach over the weekend. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, it was around 8 p.m. on Saturday when officers received reports of a boating accident that ...

In a matter of days, Real ID requirements will take effect across the U.S., but what happens if you arrive at the airport without one? For those traveling, things will start to look a bit different. After May 7, residents will need Real ID-compliant identification cards to fly on domestic flights in the United States, though it’s not the only ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed a gathering of New Hampshire Democrats Sunday in a speech that will undoubtedly further fuel presidential campaign speculation. Pritzker was the keynote speaker at the partys annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, taking aim not just at Republicans but also at some Democrats as he headed to the state that ...

Streets in the city’s West Lawn neighborhood were blocked off for hours early Monday morning after multiple armed suspects confronted an off-duty Chicago police officer, leading to an exchange of gunfire and the suspects fleeing the scene. The incident took place about 4:18 a.m. in the 3700 block of West 67th Place, CPD said, with both the off-duty ...

Motorists in parts of central Illinois could encounter blowing dust as farmers prep their fields and gusty winds hammer the region. According to a weather statement from the National Weather Service, blowing dust could occur in a wide swath of central Illinois, including rural areas near Springfield, Decatur, Bloomington and Champaign. It is expected ...

A big wrecking ball will be in suburban Niles Monday morning, right near the suburb’s historic “Leaning Tower of Niles” to make way for a giant new development with shopping and dining and more, according to an announcement. Beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, the former Leaning Tower YMCA residential building, located at 6300 W. Touhy Ave. is set to be ...

Colorful, trendy and, best of all, affordable. In recent years, sites like Temu and Shein have hit record sales for all things baby-related, and to first-time parents on a budget, it can all be very alluring. But those bargains come with a big downside. Dr Margaret Bell, a chemist and associate professor with DePaul University, said those cheap, cute ...

A suburban couple has been identified as those killed in a frightening seven-vehicle crash that injured numerous others in La Grange Friday afternoon. Melissa Ann Lane, 49, and Brett Lane, 51, of Hinsdale, were both killed in the crash, which also injured at least three other people, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Initially, ...

The Chicago weather forecast Monday called for a warm and windy day, with a severe weather outbreak across parts of the Midwest threatening to move into Illinois by evening. “Out to the west, a high risk of severe weather in Iowa, western Wisconsin and Minnesota,” NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes said, of the potential weather Monday. ...

An investigation is underway after a person was shot Sunday night on Illinois State University’s campus in Normal, Illinois, according to school officials, with police still searching for a suspect as of Monday morning. Reports of shots fired at ISU’s Bone Student Center first came in just before 8 p.m. Sunday, with the school issuing an ...

Several people were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and then fled the scene, authorities said. The Clearwater Police Department posted on X that there were multiple injuries and the crash had been declared a mass casualty incident by the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department due to the number of injuries. ...

Its small, toothy and often described as slightly creepy. But this plush doll, called Labubu, has quickly become an unlikely status symbol. In recent weeks, social media has been filled with videos of collectors trading tips on how to get their hands on a Labubu, the fluffy doll with pointed ears and a mischievous grin. Though the latest Labubu ...

Illinois State University issued an emergency alert after reports of shots fired at Bone Student Center Sunday night. Another alert issued later said to “stay away from University and Locust St. and from Bone Student Center” while the area was being cleared. The university later confirmed one reported victim on their Facebook. The post said ...

A new Consumer Reports analysis reveals the 10 linked to the most recalls in the U.S. and most serious illness outbreaks from bacterial contamination. According to the report, there was a 41 percent jump in food recalls due to possible contamination with salmonella, E. coli, and listeria in 2024 compared with the year before. The report ranks items ...

The draft-day prank call to Shadeur Sanders that went viral on social media was made by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The Falcons released a statement detailing the involvement of 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich in the incident, which occurred during Day 2 of the NFL draft on Friday. Video showed Sanders, the Colorado quarterback ...

When will you receive your tax refund in Illinois this year? According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, the state is processing more tax returns now than it did at the same time last year. The department urged those wondering about the status of their refunds to use the state’sWhere’s My Refund? link or visitMyTax Illinoisto make payments ...

Summer 2024 was one of the most cicada-infested summers Illinois had ever seen. So will the bugs be back this year? For Illinois, the answer is probably not. But Indiana and other parts of the Midwest may not be so lucky. An interactive map created the University of Connecticut shows where Brood XIV, the second-largest periodical cicada brood, ...

The State Street bridge in downtown Chicago will close until the fall for a long-term repair project, officials said. Barricades and other barriers are slowly going up, with full closure of the bridge set to begin Monday and to last through at least mid-November, officials with the Chicago Department of Transportation said. Officials with CDOT told ...

A shooting in the popular South Carolina tourist town of Myrtle Beach left 11 people wounded, and police fatally shot one person, authorities said. Myrtle Beach officers responded to a disturbance involving multiple individuals Saturday night in which someone began firing a weapon. In a statement, the department said that based on the immediate threat, ...

The winning ticket in Saturdays Powerball drawing was purchased in Kentucky, making it the states largest Lottery prize ever. According to Kentucky Lottery officials, the $167 million jackpot was won by a ticket sold in the state, and is the largest prize a resident has ever won. Saturdays Powerball numbers were 1-12-14-18-69, with the Powerball of 2, ...

The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa and optioned Ethan Roberts to the minor leagues. Cosgrove was acquired by the Cubs on April 10 in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to Triple-A Iowa, and has made three consecutive scoreless appearances for the club, with seven strikeouts in four innings. In his MLB ...

Flags in Illinois will be flying at half-staff for several days this week in honor of a fallen Chicago firefighter. Under an order issued from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, flags were lowered to half-staff on Sunday to honor Chicago Fire Department Captain David Meyer, who passed away Wednesday while battling a garage fire in the Austin neighborhood. ...

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay has come and gone, and the Chicago Bears made several big additions to their roster. The Bears came into the NFL Draft with seven picks, but they ultimately were able to make eight picks after multiple trades throughout the process, addressing needs on both sides of the ball. Through those trades, the Bears ended up ...

Parts of the upper Midwest are at significant risk of a severe weather outbreak Monday, with strong-to-intense tornadoes and massive hail among the threats. According to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, the greatest risk of severe weather can be found in a large area of the upper Midwest that encompasses southeastern ...

Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days. According to the Douglas County Health Department, the rabbit was tested for the illness after being found in Tuscola, a community located approximately 25 miles south of Champaign. In addition, a squirrel die-off was ...