The Chicago Blackhawks officially have their captain for the 2026-27 season and it’s not Patrick Kane. The announcement came Tuesday as the team revealed Connor Bedard would be the 37th captain and the second-youngest in franchise history behind only Jonathan Toews. In the lead-up to the announcement, there had been plenty of speculation ...

Macaulay CulkinrememberedCatherine OHaraas more than the actor who played his mother in the Home Alone films. To him, she was simply mama. Culkin joined OHaras Schitts Creek co-stars Annie Murphy and Dan Levy on stage at Monday nights Emmy Awards for an emotional tribute to the revered comic actor, who died Jan. 30 at age 71. She wasnt just a ...

And the Emmy goes to… The 78th Emmy Awards took place Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating televisions biggest stars, performances and series on one of the industrys biggest nights. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the annual ceremony honored the years buzziest performances and most critically acclaimed shows, with some of ...

A 22-year-old man has been charged after a gun left on a Chicago school bus was discovered by a 12-year-old boy who allegedly fired the weapon after finding it. Steven Dixon Jr., of Chicago, faces one felony count of possession of a firearm in public and near a school. He also faces misdemeanor charges for endangering children and reckless conduct. ...

The mystery behind a historic $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot appears to have been solved. The Illinois Lottery announced Tuesday that the winner of the state’s second-largest lottery prize has come forward, nearly one month after the drawing. Though they chose to remain anonymous, the winner did release a statement saying they were in disbelief ...

“Periods of rain” and possibly storms are expected to continue across parts of the Chicago area Tuesday morning, threatening to make for a wet rush hour commute. According to NBC 5 Storm Team Iisha Scott, the rain and storms were hitting areas north and west of Chicago early Tuesday. That was expected to continue through the morning hours, coming to ...

An off-duty Gary firefighter was arrested on a series of charges, including operating while intoxicated, after striking an Indiana State Police trooper’s patrol vehicle early Monday along a northwest Indiana interstate. State police said at around 12 a.m., a trooper was working a traffic-control detail on Interstate 65 southbound near the I-80 ...

Chicago police are searching for a suspect connected to three incidents in which women were sexually abused in the city’s Avondale neighborhood. The separate crimes were reported between 8 and 9 p.m. on Friday. Police said a man approached women from behind, wrapped his arms around them and then grabbed their breasts and groin area over their clothes. ...

Large AI companies will be required to establish safety standards and be more transparent as part of a Illinois law that takes effect in January amid ongoing debates at the federal level. In June, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, which will make Illinois the first state to require third-party audits of AI systems. ...

A power outage Sunday is causing issues at a suburban Joliet Exxon Mobil refinery, which could impact production and gas prices in the region. According to a company spokesperson, a power outage occurred at the refinery at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Photos and videos from around the facility showed a large plume of smoke billowing from the ...

Longtime NBA veteran Taj Gibson has officially retired from the league, but Chicago Bulls fans will still be seeing plenty of him. Gibson, who spent the first eight seasons of his NBA career with Chicago, will become an assistant coach for new Bulls bench boss Tiago Splitter, the team announced on Monday afternoon. Gibson will be joined by Wes ...

What to KnowThis years ceremony will be hosted by“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”starMariska Hargitay.The medical drama“The Pitt” leads this years field with 25 total nominations.In comedy, “Hacks”returns strong with 24 nominations, followed closely by newcomer“Widow’s Bay” with 19 nominations.A star-studded lineup of TV icons, fan ...

Like clockwork, snowfall is a familiar part of life across the Midwest in the winter, and the Chicago area is no exception. While the timing of the first snowfall varies, the Farmers’ Almanac has some insight as to when the first snowflakes may begin falling. The publication, which has issued forecasts since the early 1800s, said it uses a ...

An unsettled weather pattern could bring multiple rounds of showers and storms to the Chicago area, with even some severe weather possible. According to the latest guidance from the Storm Prediction Center, most of the Chicago area is at a marginal risk of severe weather on Tuesday, with the main threats being heavy rain and gusty winds. When could ...

Chicago police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy allegedly fired a gun he found on a school bus in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2:25 p.m. along South Wallace Street near West 35th Street. Police said a man left a bag containing a gun unattended on a school bus. A 12-year-old boy discovered ...

Summer has wrapped up, and with meteorological fall beginning Sept. 1, it’s now officially the time of colorful leaves, apple cider and pumpkin spice. Autumn will be around for a while, but winter falls next on the calendar. While some people eagerly look ahead to the coldest months of the year, others simply hope there was a way to avoid them ...

From dangerous heat to damaging storms to hazardous wildfire smoke, being outside in the Chicago area has had its challenges this summer. Could aggressive wasps be the latest obstacle? Each year, around this time, yellowjacket sightings begin to rise. But this year’s presence could be stronger than before. “Yellowjacket activity has been pretty ...

A minor earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey in southern Illinois Monday morning. According to data from the USGS, the 2.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded approximately three miles to the southwest of the town of Valier, which is located in Franklin County in the southern portion of the state. The community is approximately 95 ...

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheerans tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rappers remarks in support of Palestinians. The Thrift Shop rapper posted a lengthy statement to his Instagram on Monday alleging that Sheeran was called by Kraft to inform the singer Macklemore was not ...

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal has been revealed and this year’s design pays tribute to an iconic sight along the route. The medal was revealed Monday, with this year’s design featuring a look at the Chicago skyline behind the LaSalle Street Bridge. “This iconic view is one youll see for yourself on race day as you make your ...

Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, has sewn his final stitch. Mackie died Monday at 87, according to a post on his Instagram account. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume ...

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for what will be the most important series of their season, as theyll face the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. The three-game series could go a long way toward deciding the winner of the American League Central Division, and while the White Sox do hold a narrow edge in that race, it has shrunk considerably in ...

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just weeks away and it promises to bring an exciting lineup of athletes to the city’s streets. Whether you’re running, cheering or just trying to get around, there’s plenty you should know ahead of race day. Here’s what to expect: When is the 2026 Chicago Marathon? The Chicago Marathon ...

Will Chicago have a snowy, cold winter this year, or will it stay more mild? The latest temperature outlook map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and a strengthening El Nio pattern in the Pacific Ocean gives a bit of a hint. According to aSept. 10 outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, “greater than 90% chance” of a ...

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just weeks away and it promises to bring an exciting lineup of athletes to the city’s streets. Whether you’re running, cheering or just trying to get around, there’s plenty you should know ahead of race day. Here’s what to expect: When is the 2026 Chicago Marathon? The Chicago Marathon ...