Three people were taken to area hospitals after a boat flipped over near Morgan Point Beach along Lake Michigan, according to Chicago fire officials. A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson said at around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, a boat with seven people onboard flipped over in the 4400 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Three people were transported to ...

The bodies of two Illinois kayakers who vanished over the weekend in Door County, Wisconsin, have been discovered, authorities said on Monday. David Thalman, 20, of Dundee and Francesa Warick, 20, of South Elgin, vanished on Sunday while kayaking near Washington Island. Their bodies were found on Monday morning, according to sheriff’s officials. ...

A surge in defaults on federal student loans has led to nearly 10 million borrowers going into default status, including nearly 20% of loan recipients in Illinois. According to recent data published by the Office of Federal Student Aid and evaluated by the Associated Press, approximately 9.5 million borrowers are currently in default on their student ...

Sheriff’s deputies in one Wisconsin community recently responded to a one-of-a-kind parking complaint. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post on Saturday evening, one of its deputies responded to a report of a helicopter landing in the parking lot of Cabela’s in Richfield. Richfield is approximately 30 miles northwest of ...

The Chicago area saw a stalled out storm system dump several inches of rain over the weekend, but a far different pattern is setting up in the region. According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Brant Miller, a very progressive pattern is setting up over the Midwest, which will allow storm systems to quickly enter and exit the area in the coming days. ...

An investigation was underway after an Illinois State Police trooper was charged with sexual assault, authorities in Tinley Park said Monday. Douglass Lee, 54, was charged with criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident that occurred early Aug. 2, according to village officials. Authorities said ...

From nights of music to muddy fields, the excitement has ended now that Lollapalooza is over, but don’t expect Grant Park to reopen anytime soon. Plenty of work still has yet to be done, with cleanup crews expected to remain on site until Saturday. With this year’s festival now in the rearview mirror, Mayor Brandon Johnson said it’s all worth it ...

The Chicago Cubs are trying to reach the playoffs for the second straight year, and they addressed some major needs in a flurry of MLB trade deadline moves. In what was ultimately their biggest move of the day, the Cubs addressed two needs at once, acquiring starting pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets. The cost ...

The Chicago White Sox were busy in the run-up to the MLB trade deadline, acquiring several new players as they bolstered their roster. The White Sox are hoping to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and as they prepare for the stretch run they added pieces to their bullpen and to their lineup for the seasons closing weeks. In one ...

Cyberterrorism experts agree that Tehran is targeting city water systems by hacking into computers, already striking several communities in the Midwest. FBI officials in the Midwest tell the NBC Chicago investigative team that in the past week there has been an increase in cyberattacks on water and wastewater sector facilities through vulnerable ...

Lauren Rhone has been dealing with the symptoms of the parasitic infection, cyclosporiasis, for weeks, and an allergy to a key medication is complicating that struggle. She’s detailed her experience on TikTok, warning others about the enduring symptoms that landed her in the emergency room at Rush University Medical Center in July. “I was going ...

The Chicago White Sox have dipped back into the trade market, reportedly acquiring catcher Joey Bart from the Atlanta Braves. According to ESPNs Jeff Passan and multiple other reports, the White Sox will address one of their rosters biggest needs as they land Bart in the hour before the MLB trade deadline. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, ...

A Sugar Grove man was arrested for driving under the influence in connection with a crash that killed two adults and a 4-year-old girl in Kendall County, authorities said. Carson Rehkopf, 22, was charged with six counts of aggravated DUI involving death, two counts of aggravated DUI involving great bodily harm and multiple traffic offenses. ...

The Chicago Cubs have landed a blockbuster trade, reportedly acquiring pitcher Clay Holmes from the New York Mets. According to MLB Networks Jon Heyman and other reports, the Cubs will acquire Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets in exchange for highly touted prospect Jefferson Rojas. Holmes has started nine games for the Mets this ...

Illinois’ back-to-school sales tax holiday returns this week, giving parents a break on qualifying supplies. The holiday, which gets underway on Aug. 7, waives Illinois 5% sales tax on school necessities through Aug. 16. At a news conference promoting the tax holiday on Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged prices have risen on everything from ...

The Chicago Cubs are still making moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, reportedly acquiring reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels. According to ESPNs Jeff Passan, the Cubs will add Zeferjahn to their bullpen for the stretch run, as the team looks to secure a playoff berth for the second consecutive season. In 45 total appearances ...

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly added another pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins. According to ESPNs Jeff Passan, the Cubs are acquiring the left-handed starter from Miami after he missed the 2025 season for the Marlins. In 16 appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville this season, Garrett posted ...

Several stars at Chicago’s Lollapalooza are using their spotlight to shine a light on the dark side of fame. From emotional speeches to candid social media posts, one by one headliners began highlighting their own mental health as they took the stage. One of the biggest names at the fest, Lorde, shared her battle with self doubt following her ...

As more Americans use GLP-1 medications for weight loss, doctors are reminding patients of the importance of medical necessity and supervision while using the drugs. For many Americans, using GLP-1 medication has brought about significant changes in their lives, and it was a heartbreaking loss that led to Guadalupe Figueroa to dedicating herself to her ...

Chicago police have released numbers on arrests and hospitalizations during this years Lollapalooza in Grant Park. According to preliminary data released Monday, there were a total of 10 arrests during the four-day festival, with zero reported on the final day Sunday. In addition, a total of 67 concertgoers were transported to area hospitals via ...

The Chicago White Sox have continued their acquisitions ahead of the MLB trade deadline, reportedly landing outfielder Brenton Doyle from the Colorado Rockies. According to multiple reports, the deal has been completed pending a medical review, with multiple prospects heading back to the Rockies in the trade. According to Mark Feinsand, the White ...

Years of alcohol abuse brought rock icon Phil Collins to deaths door two years ago with loved ones rushing to his bedside to say goodbye, the legendary singer and drummer said in an interview published over the weekend. The Genesis front man had been admitted to a Swiss hospital to treat his alcohol addiction before he was released in late 2023 and then ...

Several Chicago-area counties are paying a new sales tax starting this month. Beginning Aug. 1, the tax rate for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, formerly the Regional Transit Authority, went up by .25% in six counties. Here’s what to know: What is the NITA sales tax? According to the state, sales taxes can be “imposed by mass ...

The Chicago Bears got a positive injury update during Mondays practice, as running back Kyle Monangai was back on the field. Prior to Mondays workout at Halas Hall, the teams first wearing pads during training camp, head coach Ben Johnson had told media Monangai was day-to-day with a soft tissue injury, but that he did not believe the ailment was a ...

Two people in Michigan have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday. Both people whose identities were not provided by the state had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to a news release. Cyclospora, the ...