Rob Reiners son Nick Reiner is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder in the killings of Rob, 78, and Michele Reiner, 68, whose bodies were found Sunday inside their home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood community. ...

What to KnowA shooter dressed in black killed two people and wounded nine others in a classroom at Brown University on Saturday during final exams.A person of interest who was taken into custody on Sunday morning was released later that night after authorities determined the evidence pointed “in a different direction.The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward, ...

A popular south suburban summer staple won’t be returning in 2026, marking the first time in 20 years the event won’t take place, officials announced Wednesday. The Joliet Park District revealed the Taste of Joliet will not be held in 2026 as the city prepares to replace it with a new event in 2027. “We think the 20-year mark is a good time to ...

A children’s costume sold on Amazon is being recalled because it contains toxic chemicals, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced, with customers advised to “immediately” take the costume away from children and destroy it. The recall, issued Dec. 11, applies to SKCAIHT-branded mermaid or princess-looking cosutmes. The dress ...

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday said it was recommending that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance and its controlling shareholders, the Ellison family. The company’s board said in a statement that it determined that the Paramount Skydance offer “is not in the best interests of WBD and its ...

The Voice Season 28 officially has a winner. All season long, contestants have been vying for a spot on coaches Michael Bubl, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan and Reba McEntires teams. Last week, four of the six finalists were officially announced, while the last two additional contestants chosen by viewers were revealed during the Dec. 15 episode. Heading ...

A massive new transit bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritkzer Tuesday is set to modernize public transit in Chicago and across the state, according to officials But it’s also set to increase sales taxes in some counties and create higher Illinois Tollway fees for drivers. This is a once in a lifetime investment that will benefit ...

Originally appeared on E! Online. Angelina Jolie is embracing an eternal chapter in her life. Over a decade after the “Maleficent” actor underwent a double mastectomy, she shared why shes ready to show her scars from the procedure for the first time. I share these scars with many women I love, Jolie, 50, told TIME France in an interview ...

Instead of recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now officially advises women who test negative for the virus to consult health care providers about whether their babies should get their first doses within 24 hours of birth. The agencys vaccine advisory committee whose members Health ...

A suspected gunman in Sydneys Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims. Two shooters slaughtered 15 people on Sunday in an antisemitic mass shooting targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, and more than 20 other ...

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous story. Automakers Hyundai and Kia will offer restitution and free repairs to vehicle owners under a settlement announced on Monday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 34 other attorneys general, alleging the vehicles lacked adequate anti-theft technology. Under the settlement, both ...

Nearly all ramps at the I-80 and Center Street exchange in Joliet are set to close for three years during a construction project, Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. All but one of the I-80 ramps at Center Street and Meadow Avenue in Joliet are scheduled to close after the evening rush hour on Monday, Dec. 22, weather permitting, ...

Drivers who use the Illinois Tollway could face higher fees under a sweeping overhaul of statewide public transit signed on Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, which calls for $1.5 billion in new annual transit funding, includes increases in both passenger and commercial vehicle tolls to fund the Illinois Tollway ...

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released delayed jobs data from the last two months, showing the U.S. shed 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 jobs in November. But a deeper look at the employment data reveals several trends that could spell trouble for the U.S. labor market if they maintain their current trajectories. Job creation ...

A suburban elementary school was placed under “secure and teach” status and nearby residents were advised to remain inside their homes Tuesday amid a police investigation into an armed robbery, authorities said. Around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Bolingbrook police responded to the area of Nutwood Court and Lawton Lane for a report of an armed robbery. ...

A measure that passed the General Assembly earlier this year will prohibit law enforcement agencies from imposing waiting periods on missing persons reports. Senate Bill 0024 passed the legislature earlier this year and was signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in August. The measure will take effect on January 1, according to the text of the ...

A month after the immigration teams packed up and pulled out of Chicago for other cities, they have come back this week and resumed making arrests of allegedly undocumented immigrants. Commander Gregory Bovino and his foot soldiers sound as though they are on a mission from God. On a road trip to Chicago just 24 hours ago, uniformed Border Patrol leaders ...

DePaul University is the latest Chicago-area school to announce job cuts, part of a growing trend across higher education as universities grapple with enrollment declines, rising costs and federal funding uncertainty. DePaul confirmed it has laid off 114 staff members, roughly 7% of its workforce, citing what it calls financial headwinds. University ...

The true story of a Chicago mother and son who reunited after decades apart is now being made into a Netflix movie starring big names. The new movie, “Tis So Sweet,” will tell a story of family and forgiveness that may sound familiar to NBC Chicago viewers. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reported the story that inspired the movie in November, ...

Pints of a So Delicious ice cream flavor were recalled due to potential presence of small stones and other hard objects in the dessert, the FDA announced Monday. Danone U.S., based in White Plaines, New York and Louisville, Colorado, recalled its So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints due to “potential presence of ...

An alternative budget proposal without a head tax is moving forward, as the stalemate continues at City Hall. Members of the City Council got creative in how they made up for the revenue lost by taking out the head tax and replacing it with plans to add restaurant video gaming and sell new ads on light poles and other infrastructure. After four hours ...

Adam Rippon was widely considered one of Team USAs most inspiring Winter Olympians. Now he gets to introduce audiences to the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic stars leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Rippon was announced Tuesday as the host of NBCs multiplatform podcast My New Favorite Olympian, which highlights Team USA ...

The Chicago Bears are set to play the Green Bay Packers in a rematch of their Week 14 game, and there is a ton on the line at Soldier Field. The two teams are neck and neck in the NFC North race, and both teams have a chance of clinching a playoff berth if they capture the contest on Saturday. Heres what you need to know. What time is the Bears vs. ...

The Illinois High School Association announced this week that its football playoffs will expand in 2026, with 128 new teams taking part in the postseason. According to a press release, the field for the playoffs will expand from 256 to 384 teams for 2026, bringing in a slew of new teams in each of the eight divisions of the football postseason. “Too ...

Traffic is a big problem for many commuters trying to get around downtown Chicago who often face gridlock during rush hour. A nightmare, an absolute nightmare, said David Liedman, who commutes into the city from the northern suburbs. It’s horrible. I’m tired. This traffic is a mess, said Jasira, a commuter who travels within the city. “Awful, ...