Chicago police have released a photo of a suspect they say allegedly erected a large cross in Grant Park and lit it on fire Tuesday. According to authorities, the burning cross was discovered at the park on Tuesday afternoon, and efforts are still underway to determine a motive in the case. On Wednesday, police released a still image of the person ...

The Chicago area is under multiple threats for severe weather, including tornadoes, this week, but when is the greatest threat and what can you expect? Already Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, but that may not be the worst of it. Here’s a timeline ...

The eyes of the sporting world will be on North America this month for the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, and Mexico will have the honor of leading the way into the massive tournament. The Mexican team has some of the best odds of advancing into group play, and theyll have the benefit of home games in Mexico City and Guadalajara as the tournament ...

An employee at a Naval Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida, was mauled by shark on Monday in a disturbing attack that was captured on cellphone video. The civilian employee, who has not been identified, was snorkeling with a colleague at the Naval Support Activity Panama City marina during his lunch break when the attack occurred shortly before noon, ...

Joliet police are investigating after multiple sports cars were either stolen or damaged in hotel parking lots on Monday morning. According to police, officers were called to the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in the 1400 block of Rock Creek Boulevard at approximately 5:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found broken glass on the ground, and three ...

Federal agents are searching for suspects following a police-involved shooting during a gun trafficking operation that startled a normally quiet suburban Chicago street. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said two suspects remain at-large after a group of people allegedly tried to rob undercover agents in Country Club Hills. The ...

Saying goodbye is hard. Soccer fans will likely have to get used to it this summer. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature many of soccer’s most iconic figures, from Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. Though previous World Cups have been touted as their last, this year truly does feel like the last dance for many stars. It won’t be the ...

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it. Video taken by a motorist shows the wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park, a popular area near Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire Department ...

Multiple waves of severe storms could bring a slew of weather threats to the Chicago area, including tornadoes, over the next several hours. The first round is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon, with additional rounds expected through Thursday as temperatures reach unseasonably high levels. Some areas will see a greater threat than others — ...

A Chicago police officer shot two suspects Tuesday evening in southwest suburban Country Club Hills, according to a notification sent to members of the Chicago Police Department. In the notification, provided to the Chicago Sun-Times, the department said two suspects were shot around 7:30 p.m. by a CPD officer detailed to a unit operating in the 18800 ...

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, prompting new attacks from Iran and further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end to the war. Iran launched attacks on sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air ...

Investigators were on the scene of a shooting involving a police officer Tuesday evening in southwest suburban Country Club Hills, according to a social media post from Chicagos Civilian Office of Police Accountability. As of late Tuesday, few details were known about the incident that unfolded at 187th Street and Loretto Lane. The Chicago Police ...

Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Lewis Hamilton is revving up. The decorated F1 driver gave a nod to Kardashian during a Sunday press conference following the Monaco Grand Prix, where he placed second. After a reporter asked him about a certain “high-profile supporter” cheering him on in the stands, Hamilton replied, “It’s amazing to have ...

A man is in custody hours after an investigation in South Elgin prompted officials to ask residents to avoid an area of the suburb amid a heavy police response, including from SWAT teams, on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 2:34 p.m. after a patrol officer with the South Elgin Police Department observed a man known to ...

The extent of alleged misconduct by the U.S. Attorneys office in the now failed “Broadview Six” case was revealed in new documents released on Tuesday. Federal Judge April Perry on Tuesday called the actions by federal prosecutors shocking and ordered the release of transcripts that show prosecutors trying and failing twice to get a grand jury to ...

The Chicago Fire are on a World Cup break this month, but three of their stars will be on the field for the massive tournament beginning this week. Among the stars getting the call to their respective teams are Team USA goalkeeper Chris Brady, Canada defender Joel Waterman and South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. With them, the Fire now can ...

The Chicago area is going to face an enhanced risk of severe weather in coming days, with strong tornadoes and flooding rains possible. Most of northern Illinois will be at an enhanced risk of severe weather Wednesday according to the Storm Prediction Center, and the entire Chicago area will fall in that category Thursday as storms could bring dangerous ...

The company that wants to buy the lease on Chicago’s parking meters is coming to town next week to speak with the City Council to address their concerns. Stonepeak Investments said it is looking forward to the meeting, which is scheduled for June 15th in front of the Finance Committee. Almost two decades after a disastrous deal that traded the citys ...

Bowen Yang opened up about what ultimately led to his midseason departure from “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian acknowledged that he didnt feel like a core part of the show and even admitted he was set to leave after Season 50. “I never felt like I was that central to it, to be honest, Yang said of his seven-season run on the NBC series ...

For 150 years Toledo has been known as “Glass City” for its reputation as a global glass-making capital. In recent years Toledo has also been branded as “Little Chicago,” for its violent street crime and gang infestation, largely seeded by Chicago’s Gangster Disciples and Latin Kings. Tuesday, police in Toledo described an open-fire mass ...

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. An Amazon employee remains behind bars Tuesday, accused of fatally shooting his co-worker in the parking garage of the Melrose Park facility where they worked. Authorities were led to Quentin Williams, 20, after a license plate reader snapped a picture of a car registered to ...

The Chicago Bears are choosing between three potential sites in Hammond to move forward with their new stadium, according to Mayor Tom McDermott. McDermott has ambitious plans to get shovels in the ground this summer, but first, the team has to choose where the stadium would go. He hopes that announcement will happen in a few weeks. A site near Wolf Lake ...

Osteoporosis is a huge threat to women as they grow older, and a Chicago doctor is hoping a simple scan can help patients avoid catastrophic injuries. Mary Driver is still recovering from a nasty fall she took on a sidewalk near the train station in suburban Lake Forest last fall, after a four mile run with a friend. She knew immediately her wrist was ...

A mass shooting in the Austin neighborhood left one person dead Monday night, and a reward is being offered to help solve the crime. On Tuesday, Cook County Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the shooting that occurred in the first block of North Lockwood at approximately 7:25 p.m. Monday. ...

Officials in South Elgin are urging residents to avoid a part of the northwest suburb amid a large police presence and investigation in the area on Tuesday. Around 3:40 p.m., the Village of South Elgin said in a post on social media that police were asking residents to avoid the area surrounding 500 Oakwood Lane and the Jim Hansen Park parking lot while ...