A crash Tuesday morning left millions of dimes scattered across the highway in Texas’ Wise County and closed down southbound lanes of U.S. 287 for most of the day. The driver of an 18-wheeler hauling freshly minted dimes veered off the roadway, overcorrected and overturned just after 5:30 a.m. near Alvord High School, according to the Texas Department ...

The lucky winners of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot hit in a rural part of a far west Chicago suburb last month have officially claimed their prize, the Illinois Lottery said. The ticket, from the March 25 drawing, was sold at Casey’s General Store, located at 70 S. Somonauk Rd. in Cortland, in far western DeKalb County. It matched all five Mega ...

Boarding a flight next week? You won’t be able to use your regular old driver’s license or state ID to get through TSA security at the airport. That’s because in a matter of days, Real ID requirements will officially take effect across the U.S. The more secure IDs were mandated as part of a 2005 law passed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, ...

A mystery is unfolding in suburban Des Plaines this week after police were seen sifting through the backyard of a home since Monday, though officials have not provided details into why. Neighbors told NBC 5 multiple police officers have been seen going in and out of a home on Warrington Street between Golf and Mt. Prospect Roads. Sky5 video and photos ...

Chicago City Council will consider a revised, tailored curfew proposal this week in response to large downtown teen gatherings this year, some of which have turned violent. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the new proposal would allow the citys Police Commissioner to impose snap-curfews with just 30 minutes notice. The sudden changes could last as ...

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animals owner wrangled the wayward marsupial. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the kangaroo was spotted Tuesday hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and Auburn. The sight snarled ...

Next time youre walking through Chicagos Loop, make your way over to the corner of Randolph and State Streets. If you look up, youll see a high-rise that houses both apartments and retail stores, called Block 37. Now look down.  If somehow you could see through the sidewalk below, you would see that youre standing atop a vast underground government ...

Whether you love it or loathe it, the makers of Malrt have rolled out a new item thats sure to divide Chicagoans. The companys website unveiled a new item this week called Malrt Sucks candies, hard candies that come in 2-ounce tins and are meant for either fans or foes of the divisive liquor. According to the product description, the candies are ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was forced to leave Tuesdays game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to an apparent injury. After giving up a leadoff double to Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen in the bottom of the sixth inning, Imanaga was examined by Cubs trainers and manager Craig Counsell, and was removed from the game. There was no immediate ...

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges. The FBI took Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan into custody Friday morning at the county courthouse. She has been charged with ...

A Hinsdale community is mourning the loss of Brett and Melissa Lane, a beloved couple and parents of five, who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Friday. The crash happened in suburban La Grange shortly after 2 p.m. on April 25 at the intersection of 47th Street and Willow Springs Road. According to the La Grange Police Department, a white SUV was ...

As wedding season gets underway for many, some brides-to-be are frantic, and its due to more than just pre-wedding jitters. I can feel them going through an emotional breakdown when I call to ask for more money on a dress, David Gaffke, owner of Complete Bridal/Bridal Boy in East Dundee told NBC Chicago. Gaffke said he just received an e-mail saying ...

Multiple lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive are closed after an SUV left the roadway and slammed into a tree, nearly ripping the vehicle in half. The crash occurred just north of 31st Street on Tuesday afternoon. NBCs Sky 5 helicopter showed the dramatic scene, with numerous firefighters surrounding the vehicle that had been wrapped around a tree by ...

A young woman is expressing her gratitude for a lifesaving clinical trial, while doctors hold their breath over the potential for federal funding cuts. After years of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, Emma Dimery is now cancer free. She was diagnosed at age 23 with stage three colorectal cancer, and it quickly progressed to stage four. “They ...

A supportive father, a generous friend, a loving husband and a devoted hero — that is how Chicago Fire. Capt. David Meyer was remembered by those closest to him as he was laid to rest Tuesday. Stories of humorous pranks and moments of unquestioning kindness filled the Niles church where firefighters from across the country gathered to pay their ...

The summer travel season is beginning soon, and while many Americans will head to Europe to travel this summer, those looking to save money may be looking for cities in the U.S. for a sunny getaway. A new list from Delta Air Lines examines the best stateside alternatives to popular international travel destinations, with Chicago making the cut as an ...

Amazons idea of showing tariff costs on some products wont be implemented after White House blowback, but other companies may try the policy. The company had looked into the idea of showing the cost of tariffs on price tags for products on its Amazon Haul service, but announced it would not after the White House pushed back on the idea. Its not a ...

A 32-year-old man working inside a grocery store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was shot to death late Tuesday morning, according to officials. Police said the man was working inside Sanford Foods in the 500 block of North Laramie Avenue at around 11:35 a.m. when an unknown gunman wearing a mask entered the store and fired multiple shots towards the ...

Police released new details this week on the moments that led up to a seven-vehicle crash at a La Grange intersection that killed a suburban couple. According to a new update from La Grange Police, a white SUV involved in the crash was seen traveling at a high-rate of speed on Willow springs Road just before it entered the intersection at 47th Street and ...

A Chicago police officer was struck in the face while trying to break up a fight between two groups at 63rd Street Beach. According to authorities, the fight broke out at the beach at approximately 10:13 p.m. Monday night. Officers who were conducting traffic control at the beach attempted to break up the fracas, but one was struck in the face by an ...

A first-of-its-kind panoramic movie theater screen where moviegoers can immerse themselves with cinematic moments “literally surrounding them” is coming to a Chicago suburb. Beginning this week, SCREENX, a 270-degree “panoramic movie experience” will open in suburban Addison at Marcus Addison Cinema, according to a news release. It’s the ...

Among the children killed when a vehicle crashed through an Illinois daycare Monday was 8-year-old Ainsley Grace Johnson, also known as “Squirt.” The young girl from Chatham, Illinois, was one of three young children and a teenager who lost their lives when a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old woman, smashed into the daycare and after-school care ...

You may assume if you buy a child’s product from a store shelf it’s going to be safe. But NBC 5 Responds found that’s not always the case. NBC Chicago started looking into this topic when a member of our consumer investigative team, NBC 5 Responds, noticed an item on the shelf of a Wilmette Walgreens store. Gerber’s Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks ...

Months after discount furniture retailer Big Lots announced it was closing all remaining stores following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the new owner of the company released an update: more than 100 stores would reopen. Beginning in May of 2025, Big Lots will reopen 132 stores, a release from the store’s new owners Variety Wholesalers said. The news ...

Firefighters remained on scene Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on the roof of an IKEA warehouse in suburban Joliet. According to officials, firefighters were called to the facility at approximately 10:30 a.m. for reports of a fire on the roof of the building. Approximately one-third of the roof was damaged by flames, which were fanned by ...