Chicago police are warning bargoers in River North and Streeterville to be on high alert after a slew of recent violent robberies in the area targeting “intoxicated” people in the early morning hours as bars and restaurants are closing. The alert, sent by the Chicago Police Department Friday, details eight instances of the crime, dating back to June ...

Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were scrapping the final day of the 11-day event after rains ...

The man suspected of shooting and injuring two people in suburban Aurora is in custody after a nearly 24-hour manhunt, according to police. Aaron Conley, 24, of Aurora, was taken into custody after turning himself in, the Aurora Police Department said in an update early Monday. More details were expected to be released later Monday, the update said. ...

Firefighters spent a majority of Sunday battling a massive fire at a pallet company in Gary, Indiana. As of 8:40 p.m., more than 18 hours after the fire was first reported, firefighters were still working on the scene at Collins Pallet Recycling, 1584 Blaine St. Gary firefighters initially responded to the business for the report of a large ...

UPDATE: A missing mother who was reported missing has been found, a pastor told NBC Chicago. EARLIER: Suburban authorities are searching for a woman who was reported missing last week. According to Sauk Village fire officials, 45-year-old Lisa Yednak was last seen near a Marathon gas station at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. The ...

A growing number of U.S. politicians are condemning a new British law that requires some websites and apps including some based in the United States to check the ages of users across the pond. A bipartisan group of members of Congress visited London recently to meet counterparts and air their concerns about the U.K.s Online Safety Act, which went into ...

The Israel Defense Forces said that it killed a man in Gaza who it claimed was posing as an Al Jazeera journalist, but the news network said that Anas al-Sharif was a journalist and that he and four other staff members were killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike. In its coverage, Al Jazeera termed the killings of al-Sharif and four other staffers murder. ...

After shuttering its longtime riverboat casino along the Des Plaines River, Hollywood Casino’s new facility will officially open to the public on Monday. The $185 million land-based propertyat the Interstate 80 andInterstate 55 interchangefeatures approximately 1,000 slots and 43 live table games, including high-limit slots and table games, a baccarat ...

A shooting in suburban Aurora that prompted authorities to ask residents to remain in their homes left two people hurt and a suspect at-large. According to Aurora police, the shooting occurred in the 500 block of Station Boulevard just after 6 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found two victims who had been shot near a basketball court in the ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appears to be keeping his future career options open, as revealed in a Sunday interview. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with Kristen Welker, the two-term governor said he’s focused on winning a third term in 2028, but refused to rule out the possibility of a presidential run. “I can’t rule ...

Suburban authorities are searching for a woman who was reported missing last week. According to Sauk Village fire officials, 45-year-old Lisa Yednak was last seen near a Marathon gas station at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. The mother of six was officially reported missing Thursday at approximately 1 p.m., and was last seen walking ...

Mohamed Salah, one of soccers biggest stars, criticized the sports governing body in Europe over its tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the Pel of Palestinian football, which failed to mention how he died last week. Al-Obeid, 41, was killed by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday as he was seeking humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip, according to the ...

A shooting in suburban Aurora that prompted authorities to ask residents to remain in their homes left two people hurt and a suspect at-large. According to Aurora police, the shooting occurred in the 500 block of Station Boulevard just after 6 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found two victims who had been shot near a basketball court in the ...

Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith was forced to leave Sundays game vs. the Miami Dolphins due to injury. Smith, who is battling Tyrique Stevenson for a starting cornerback role with the Bears, came into the game in relief, but was forced to leave with a groin injury. According to the Bears, Smith is doubtful to return because of the ailment. ...

What to KnowCaleb Williams did not start in Sundays game. Other Bears starters also were on the sidelinesPosition battles at left tackle, backup quarterback are expected to take center stage on Sunday afternoonThe Dolphins are playing a handful of starters, though Tyreek Hill is out. The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason Sunday at Soldier Field ...

What to KnowCaleb Williams did not start in Sundays game. Other Bears starters also were on the sidelinesPosition battles at left tackle, backup quarterback are expected to take center stage on Sunday afternoonThe Dolphins are playing a handful of starters, though Tyreek Hill is out. The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason Sunday at Soldier Field ...

What to KnowCaleb Williams did not start in Sundays game. Other Bears starters also were on the sidelinesPosition battles at left tackle, backup quarterback are expected to take center stage on Sunday afternoonThe Dolphins are playing a handful of starters, though Tyreek Hill is out. The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason Sunday at Soldier Field ...

A U.S. tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said. The victim was identified as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York, according to a police statement. The shooting happened in the predawn hours at a nightspot called Shelter for ...

A U.S. tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said. The victim was identified as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York, according to a police statement. The shooting happened in the predawn hours at a nightspot called Shelter for ...

What to KnowCaleb Williams isnt expected to play in Sundays game. Other Bears starters could also be out.Position battles at left tackle, backup quarterback are expected to take center stage on Sunday afternoonThe Dolphins will likely play at least some starters, though Tyreek Hill may not suit up. The Chicago Bears are set to kick off the preseason ...

What to KnowCaleb Williams isnt expected to play in Sundays game. Other Bears starters could also be out.Position battles at left tackle, backup quarterback are expected to take center stage on Sunday afternoonThe Dolphins will likely play at least some starters, though Tyreek Hill may not suit up. The Chicago Bears are set to kick off the preseason ...

Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday morning. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Jermaine Martin. He was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 5400 block of South Kedzie just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday. According to police, Martin was in a ...

Its finally gameday at Soldier Field, as the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins are set to square off on the lakefront. Both teams missed the playoffs last season, with the Dolphins sporting an 8-9 record and the Bears a record of 5-12, but both teams are hoping they can turn things around in the new campaign. Heres what you need to know about the game ...

A woman is dead and five others were injured in a mass shooting on Chicagos West Side early Sunday. According to police, the shooting occurred in the 100 block of North Lacrosse Avenue at approximately 2:48 a.m. Sunday. Among those shot was a 22-year-old woman, who was struck in the back by gunfire. She was pronounced dead a short time later, police ...

The Chicago Bears preseason gets underway on Sunday as they take on the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field, but will Caleb Williams play? Williams every rep has been under scrutiny during training camp at Halas Hall as he looks to blossom under new head coach Ben Johnson. Even with the work hes put in and the Bears only having three preseason games this ...