An Illinois state trooper who refereed youth hockey games was arrested on child pornography charges while at the state police headquarters in Des Plaines, court records show. 37-year-old Colin Gruenke of Deerfield was arrested Aug. 13. and is facing one count of distribution of child pornography, court records show. The National Center for Missing ...

An Illinois state trooper who refereed youth hockey games was arrested on child pornography charges while at the state police headquarters in Des Plaines, court records show. 37-year-old Colin Gruenke of Deerfield was arrested Aug. 13. and is facing one count of distribution of child pornography, court records show. The National Center for Missing ...

Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79. The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing, said Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, in a statement. Tristan has ...

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Chicago Animal Care and Control is experiencing a “crisis” due to an influx in the number of animals surrendered, an agency spokesperson said Thursday. CACC public information officer Armando Tejeda said a total of 1,842 dogs and cats were surrendered in July for an average of 59 ...

James Brown has one of the most essential yet overlooked jobs in health care. Brown delivers nearly every towel, gown, sheet, and pillowcase at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. The dedicated essential worker has done it with the same cart, the same route and the same unwavering dedication for half a century – starting in August 1975.   ...

Dozens of drivers fell victim in June to a massive rectangle of road that was simply missing. A pothole — approximately eight feet by three feet — left more than two dozen cars stranded with flat tires for several hours on June 30 on the Tri-State Tollway. Two left lanes on the tollway were closed for maintenance for several hours. “It was ...

Before his brother was elected as the new Pope, John Prevost played Wordle and spoke on the phone with his brother daily. But since his election and transition to Pope Leo XIV? Turns out, that tradition hasn’t changed. We do the Wordle. Then, we do the Words with Friends and that … I usually ask him, now ‘Who did you meet famous?’ ...

The Chicago police officer involved in the deadly shooting of his partner earlier this year has been relieved of police powers, authorities said Friday. Chicago police confirmed Officer Carlos Baker was relieved of police powers, which typically means an officer has been stripped of their gun and badge – and no longer has authority to make an arrest. ...

Kevin Watson was jailed when he was 15 and often told young relatives from his 7-year-old son to his nieces and nephews not to follow in his footsteps, his sister said. We have some [relatives] going off to college right now, honors program children who are into sports because of him, Teletha Watson, his younger sister, said. He came back into the ...

(NOTE: Video in the player above is from a previous story) Facebook users who filed a claim in a $725 million settlement years ago will soon finally receive their payouts. Checks are set to be distributed starting this month and continuing for 10 weeks, according to a website dedicated to the settlement. Originally, payments were expected to go ...

Bears tight end Colston Loveland showed his talents extend beyond the football field during this year’s NFL rookie skits. The 21-year-old No. 10 overall draft pick stood before his teammates and Bears President Kevin Warren and Chairman George McCaskey last week to perform a song that is as old as he is, Mario’s “Let me Love You.” NFL rookie ...

Shocking surveillance video captured the moments robbers targeted a popular bar in Chicago’s River West neighborhood twice in one week, with one of the attacks showing a woman body slammed by a man rummaging through her purse. “It’s terrifying, especially at such an odd hour,” Alex Crush, a River West resident told NBC Chicago. “It’s really ...

Grammy-nominated singer JP Saxe announced he has canceled his upcoming tour, including a Chicago show, due to poor ticket sales, delivering an honest message to his fans on TikTok about the struggles. In late July, Saxe issued a plea for help. “Extremely embarrassed to tell you this, but I’m going to tell you anyway. If I don’t sell ...

Editor’s note: While the Associated Press reporting below indicated the “Weapons” movie was set in Maybrook, Illinois, director Zach Cregger said in a recent interview the film is actually set in the fictional town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania. The copy below has been updated to reflect that. A new movie hitting theaters centers on chaos unravelling ...

Editor’s Note: The video in this story is from a previous report. Look up! If you’re anywhere in Chicago Friday, expect to see, hear and feel the famous Chicago Air and Water Show as pilots rehearse for the big shows Saturday and Sunday. According to the City of Chicago, the full practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show takes place Friday ...

After spending the first few months of their baby’s life trying to saving it, a suburban family can shift focus to the future of their family. Caleb Mrozinsky underwent surgery Thursday to donate a portion of his liver to his 8-month-old son who has a rare condition. Logan Mrozinsky was born with biliary atresia, a rare condition in which the bile ...

For years, Dr. Kevin J. Nohelty has been the highest-paid public school district superintendent in Illinois. He has made more money each year than the heads of 10 public universities in Illinois. Hes made more each year than the mayor of Chicago. Hes made more each year than anyone in the U.S. Congress. Hes even made more each year than the president ...

For years, Dr. Kevin J. Nohelty has been the highest-paid public school district superintendent in Illinois. He has made more money each year than the heads of 10 public universities in Illinois. Hes made more each year than the mayor of Chicago. Hes made more each year than anyone in the U.S. Congress. Hes even made more each year than the president ...

A Calumet New Tech High School student riding a bicycle was struck by a car after school dismissal on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities and school officials. At approximately 2:40 p.m., the 17-year-old student was on his bike, attempting to cross Ridge Road at Calhoun Street in Gary, when he was struck by a red Hyundai traveling westbound, a ...

Individuals in Yorkville who violate a new ordinance banning sleeping in public places would be subject to a fine or possible jail time, Kendall County Now reported. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Yorkville City Council approved an ordinance banning “public camping,” which it stated creates “a myriad of concerns,” including those related to ...

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Chicago Animal Care and Control is experiencing a “crisis” due to an influx in the number of animals surrendered, an agency spokesperson said Thursday. CACC public information officer Armando Tejeda said a total of 1,842 dogs and cats were surrendered in July for an average of 59 ...

A 38-year-old man has died days after he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by an 81-year-old driver in suburban Palatine. According to police, the man was struck by the SUV in the first block of northbound Northwest Highway at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The man later died from his injuries on Thursday, according to authorities. A ...

Two men had to be rescued from a raging river in Wisconsin after they entered the water attempting to help a dog. Bodycam video footage showed the men clinging to the banks of the Menomonee River as first responders tried to pull them to safety. One of the men was swept away by the swift current and rescued about a half-mile downstream. The other ...

In an exclusive interview with the NBC Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s brother shared an update on how his sibling is navigating his massive new role as he marks 100 days as the first American pope. In his first three months as pope, a Gallup poll showed Leo is the most popular world leader, with a 57% favorable rating. His brother, John Prevost, said Leo ...

Actor John Stamos has announced plans to take the stage at Riot Fest in Chicago — but there’s a big caveat. Stamos revealed he’ll perform as the drummer for The Beach Boys only if certain conditions are met, in a statement released by festival organizers on Thursday. “Riot Fest was recently informed by Mr. John Stamos (actor, musician,icon, ...