April showers have brought May flowers to the Chicago area, and the region just keeps on gaining daylight as another key milestone approaches. As of Sunday, the Chicago area is basking more than 14 hours of daylight, but thats just the beginning as the region continues to check off boxes on the march to summer. In fact, the next big daylight milestone ...

Suburban Prospect Heights police are investigating after a body was found near the Chicago Executive Airport on Sunday. According to authorities, officers were called to the Palatine Frontage Road just after 9 a.m. for reports of an unconscious male. The man was found lying next to a fence along the viewing area at the airport. Authorities said the ...

Those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s undoubtedly remember getting free pizza for reading books, and kids will again get that opportunity this summer. According to Pizza Hut officials, the company will once again bring back its BOOK IT: Summer of Stories reading program this year, encouraging children to read by offering them up free pizzas during the ...

If Mother’s Day is suddenly circled on your calendar and you havent picked a gift yet, dont panic. There are still plenty of meaningful, elevated options that feel intentionalnot rushed. Whether youre leaning sentimental, practical, or indulgent, these picks are designed to show up (literally) right on time. From experience-driven gifts to beauty ...

The Chicago Bears schedule hasnt been released yet, but when could we find out what the teams 2026 season could look like? In recent years the NFL has released their schedule in mid-May, and while we havent hit that point in the calendar yet, the league also hasnt teased when that slate will be released. So when could we see the NFL schedule? Who are ...

Lanes on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway were closed for nearly six hours after a fatal crash involving a motorcycle. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred near the Mannheim Road exit just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Troopers were called to the crash scene, which involved a Honda sedan and a motorcycle, according to authorities. The driver ...

The Chicago Cubs will get a key member of their roster back Sunday, as closer Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list. Palencia has been out of action since April 12 with a left oblique strain, and made a rehab appearance for the Iowa Cubs on Friday. In five relief appearances for the Cubs this season, Palencia is 1-0 with a perfect ERA, ...

A 32-year-old man has died after he was shot multiple times in Chicagos Gage Park neighborhood Saturday night. According to Chicago police, the man was walking in the 2900 block of West 54th Street just before 9 p.m. when a dark-colored sedan pulled up near him. Three individuals got out of that vehicle, and a verbal altercation ensued, police said. ...

A police officer in suburban Joliet heard gunfire Sunday morning, and responding officers found a 31-year-old man who had been hit. According to authorities, an officer was parked near Anthonys Restaurant and Pub Sunday morning when they heard multiple gunshots. Officers responded to the parking lot of a Dollar Tree in the 2900 block of Colorado Avenue, ...

Chicago police are investigating after three people were shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood late Saturday night. According to authorities, the three were standing in the 5000 block of South Hoyne Avenue when gunfire rang out. A 20-year-old man was shot in the chest, and he was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, police said. An ...

The Chicago area will finally see some warmer temperatures in the forecast for Sunday, but another chance of severe weather is also looming. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Chicago area will be at a marginal risk of severe weather on Monday night, with the main threats being gusty winds and isolated heavy rain. Before that arrives ...

A 58-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood that left a second man injured early Saturday, police said. The incident was reported at around 1:21 a.m. in the 0-100 block of West 43rd Street. Police said a 58-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were inside a blue hatchback when both were shot. The ...

Chicago police reported at least four armed carjackings on Friday morning, including two in which the victims were assaulted with handguns. According to authorities, the crimes unfolded in just over 90 minutes in the Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn and McKinley Park neighborhoods on Friday morning. In each of the incidents, four-to-five men wearing ...

Police in suburban Gurnee say three juveniles have been taken into custody in connection to a series of burglaries in the community. According to police, Gurnee detectives were conducting surveillance in nearby Waukegan as part of an investigation into a string of commercial burglaries and stolen vehicles when they observed a stolen Kia. The officers, ...

A 17-year-old has died after he was shot in the Woodlawn neighborhood Thursday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the teen was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in the 1500 block of East 63rd Street at approximately 5:18 p.m. Thursday. The teen had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook ...

A person was critically injured after gunfire rang out in the Logan Square neighborhood Saturday morning. According to Chicago police, five individuals became involved in a verbal altercation with another group in the 2700 block of North Lawndale at approximately 7:30 a.m. The individuals then tried to leave the scene in a vehicle, and at least one ...

The2026 Kentucky Derbyis set to kick off with a well-dressed audience of over 100,000 fans. Those tuning in from home (perhaps with a mint julep in hand), can find coverage onNBCandPeacock. The 152nd edition of thehistoric race, held annually on the first Saturday of May, will feature 19 thoroughbreds, down one from its intended 20. The Puma was ruled ...

A new treatment facility is opening on Chicagos North Side, addressing addiction and what health officials say is a growing drug epidemic impacting the LGBTQ+ community. No Matter What Recovery held an open house for its new treatment facility near the corner of Halsted and Belmont this weekend, and Bryce Beliveau was among those who joined the ...

Passengers arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday were still being dropped off for flights that no longer existed learning only at curbside that Spirit Airlines had shut down overnight. I just found out, Ricardo Tejeda said after stepping off a shuttle. Within hours, thousands of flights had been canceled, leaving ...

The Chicago Cubs continued their winning ways at home, as Shota Imanaga and Ian Happ helped the team to a 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cubs have now won four games in a row overall and 10 games in a row at home, running their record to 21-12 on the season so far. Happ hammered his eighth home run of the season in the game and added a ...

While the Stanley Cup Playoffs have provided plenty of on-ice drama, the teams who didnt reach the postseason will be sitting on pins and needles next week. Thats because the annual NHL Draft Lottery will take place on Tuesday evening in New Jersey, and a group of teams will be hoping to land the top selection in this years draft, which will take place ...

Chicagoans heading to the lakefront this weekend – or anytime soon – might notice a change. Automatic gates have been installed at 10 beaches, the Chicago Park District confirmed to NBC Chicago. Paying to park at the beach isn’t new, but the gates mark a renewed push to enforce it. The park district said it provided notice to local park ...

An attraction inspired by a hit game show is coming to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. THE CUBE, billed as a “high-adrenaline game experience” based on the TBS show with the same name, is set to open in June at 600 North Michigan Avenue. The entertainment space will feature 21 glass cubes, each measuring 13 feet by 13 feet, where groups will complete ...

The 2026 Kentucky Derby kicks off with early crowds and a wave of celebrity arrivals at Churchill Downs. Fans and VIPs step onto the grounds in bold fashion, setting the scene as one of the years biggest sporting events gets underway. Here are some of the standout looks and highprofile names spotted at the first leg of this years Triple Crown. ...

A suburban man was indicted on a grand theft charged after authorities alleged he evaded nearly $22,000 in tolls on the Ohio Turnpike, according to law enforcement. Moath Musamih, 39, a semi driver from Orland Park, was indicted on April 21 after failing to pay tolls during a two-year period. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it worked with the Ohio ...