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 ...

This year will mark one of the few times USC and Notre Dame havent battled on the gridiron in the last century, but the rivalry will soon return to their schedules. The battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh has been a fixture on the teams schedules since the rivalry began in 1926, but the two teams wont face each other in the 2026 season, marking just the ...

The Chicago White Sox continue to bolster their roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring reliever Huascar Brazobn from the New York Mets. The deal was first reported overnight by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, and the White Sox made it official Monday morning, with the MLB trade deadline arriving at 5 p.m. Central time Monday. The 36-year-old ...

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant was carted off the practice field Monday at Halas Hall after suffering an apparent injury. Bryant, who signed a three-year deal with the Bears during the offseason, was working in one-on-one drills in Lake Forest Monday when he went down with what appeared to be a non-contact injury, according to multiple reports. ...

The Chicago Cubs have been searching for starting pitching help ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and theyve acquired Kevin Gausman. Gausman, 35, is in the final year of his contract, and the Cubs have landed him from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers, the team announced Sunday night. In the deal, the Cubs sent outfielder ...

What to KnowThe White Sox acquired pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners on Saturday ahead of the deadline.The Cubs have added Kevin Gausman to their rotation, acquiring him from the Blue Jays Sunday.The White Sox kept adding, bringing in Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets. The Chicago Cubs and White Sox have been adding pieces to bolster ...

A Southwest Airlines plane traveling from Florida to Chicago had to be towed after an issue during landing at Midway Airport that sparked a response from emergency crews at the scene. Chicago fire officials said smoke was reported near the landing gear of Flight 1243, though no injuries were reported. In a statement, Southwest Airlines said both nose ...

Ariana Grande will take a break from the public eye shortly after her Chicago performances this week. A representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour. Grande is slated to perform Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Chicago’s United ...

SNAP recipients struggling with a federal change in benefit requirements may have received a temporary lifeline in Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, certain SNAP clients lost their benefits on or after May 1 because they didnt meet new federal work requirements changed as part of the Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. ...

Ariana Grande plans to step away from the public eye following scrutiny, a representative told People, as discussion swirls around her health. The representative told People that Grande will take a step back from visibility after she completes the “Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will wrap next month. Following the announcement, Empire Street ...

After more than six decades serving Chicago, Lakeview East’s popular Stella’s Diner has closed its doors for good, the owner confirmed to NBC Chicago on Sunday. However, another Chicago breakfast institution is set to take over the space at West Barry Avenue and North Broadway. Owner Marvin Barsky said the longtime restaurant was sold after ...

Jos Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday. New York got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from relievers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar to take two of three at Wrigley Field. Seiya Suzuki finished with two hits for Chicago, including a ...

After four days of massive crowds enjoying music in Grant Park, Lollapalooza was scheduled to wrap up on Sunday night. Rain boots happened to be a trending accessory at this year’s festival after showers soaked the grounds, creating a muddy mess. Many concertgoers decided to roll with the punches and make the most of it. Still, many turned out ...

A sprawling 90,000-square-foot entertainment facility housing the longest multi-level go-kart track in the Midwest is in the works in the Chicago suburbs. RPM Raceway, an “ageless interactive entertainment destination” with four locations on the East Coast, will occupy the former Wonderverse space at Oakbrook Center in west suburban Oak Brook, the ...

Nearly a week has passed since seven tornadoes tore through the Chicago area, causing widespread damage. The damage has led to hardships for many, including people in one south suburb where a tornado hit the same neighborhood twice. “Monday, I came home from work and it was a disaster,” said Nicole Heard, a Hazel Crest resident. Nearly a week ...

An armed bystander may have saved lives by distracting a gunman who had opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger on Saturday, according to a witness. Lane Koehn, 34, was at a stoplight just outside the fast-food restaurant when he saw a person with an AR-style rifle emerge from the drive-thru. Bullets struck a car in front of him, and Koehn watched the shooter ...

The Chicago Cubs have traded pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced Sunday. Taillon, who is in the last year of a contract he signed with the Cubs prior to the 2023 season, was designated for assignment by the team last week, but now hell find a new MLB home after the team traded him away Sunday. According to the Cubs, ...

Heavy rain socked the Chicago area on Friday and Saturday, dumping nearly five inches of precipitation in some areas. The heavy rain taxed drainage systems, caused flash flooding in numerous communities, and sparked numerous flood watches and warnings across the region, with parts of the Chicago area west and south of the city among the hardest hit. ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will officially launch his campaign for Chicago mayor this weekend, adding his name to a crowded field of candidates. Giannoulias enters the race with more than $20 million in his campaign war chest, along with plenty of name recognition as he seeks to become mayor of the countrys third-largest city. The ...

The Powerball jackpot is continuing to grow after no winning tickets were sold to the game on Saturday. There were several large prizes won in the game, including a $2 million winning ticket sold in Virginia, but no one claimed the top prize, rolling over the jackpot again to this week. According to Powerball officials, five tickets won $1 million ...

Liverpool and Leeds United are busy preparing for the upcoming Premier League season, and theyll do battle Sunday at Chicagos Soldier Field. The two clubs have been playing friendly matches across the U.S. so far this summer, and Sundays game will wrap up their preseason slates stateside, and both are hoping to make one final statement before heading ...

Chicago police are investigating a shooting on the citys Near West Side overnight that left a man injured. According to authorities, a 35-year-old man was standing outside in the 2500 block of West Van Buren at approximately 4:47 a.m. when he became involved in a verbal altercation with another individual. The suspect in the shooting then pulled out a ...

The Chicago area is drying out from soaking rains in recent days, but it should be a pleasant conclusion to the weekend. Unfortunately for beachgoers in the area, high waves are expected on Lake Michigan, but air temperatures will be in the 70s and skies will slowly clear during the day to pave the way for a sunny conclusion to the weekend. According ...