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 ...

Spirit Airlines announced its immediate shutdown on Saturday, canceling scores of flights across the United States including over a dozen at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out their next moves. Effective in the early morning hours, the ultralow cost airline said  it had started an orderly wind-down of ...

Chicago police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a sidewalk after an argument in the city’s Gage Park neighborhood, officials said. At around 2:41 a.m. Saturday, a 65-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk along South Western Avenue near West 50th Street when a man in a Blue SUV stopped his vehicle, and the two ...

Chilly conditions are set to stick around on Saturday, with highs in the 50s and even cooler temperatures near the lake before a welcome change arrives beginning in the latter part of the weekend. Saturday began with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s under mostly sunny skies and dew point values in the upper 20s, allowing frost to form in some areas. ...

Spirit Airlines is shutting down, in a move that will affect thousands of scheduled flights and nearly as many employees. The troubled budget carrier cancelled all flights and announced an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately early Saturday. To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer ...

The store clerk at the center of the robbery that sparked the crime spree leading to the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer broke her silence, describing the terrifying moments she encountered the robbers. After being brutally pistol whipped and robbed, the manager at Family Dollar in Albany Park told Telemundo Chicago it is a miracle she’s ...

From statement hats to standout suits, a Kentucky Derby outfit is all about dressing like you mean it, and this years Derby fashion trends are off to the races. TODAY style correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi spoke with Jenna & Sheinelle and TODAY.com about what to expect for styles of the season. These looks are the kind of little things that you can ...

The FBI has launched a search for the armed suspect who robbed a bank in suburban Naperville on Friday morning, according to the agency. At around 9:31 a.m., law enforcement responded to a robbery at the Bank of America, 2775 75th St., after a suspect pointed a handgun and demanded funds. The suspect is said to be between 5 inches 6 feet tall and 5 ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will suspend public events next week following a medical procedure, the governor’s office said on Friday. A spokesperson said the governor underwent a routine outpatient urology procedure on Friday, and next week will “fulfill his duties and pause public events while resting.” “The Governor is grateful for ...

NBC Chicago has been closely tracking gas prices since the War with Iran started. Prices have risen in every county across the Chicago area, but in Lake County, Indiana, a dramatic jump occurred over a recent three-day span. Prices went up 37 cents between Wednesday and Thursday, then 38 more cents on Friday. With the biggest refinery in the Midwest ...

A man was taken into custody in connection with a homicide that left one woman dead in suburban Schaumburg, authorities said. At around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday night, Schaumburg police officers responded to a 911 call regarding a well-being check in the 1700 block of Weathersfield Way. Officers entered the home and located a woman who was pronounced ...

A 46-year-old man has been charged with the first-degree murder of his father in south suburban Orland Park, police said Friday. Ibrahim Kassem was charged in connection with the death of Samir Kassem, who died Wednesday evening. According to Orland Park police, at around 6:31 p.m., officers responded to the 14100 block of Concord Drive to assist an ...

With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, many travelers are already looking ahead to the summer. And as the warmer months approach, the Transportation Security Administration is offering a limited-time PreCheck discount aimed at younger travelers. Beginning Friday through May 31st, travelers between 18 and 30 years old can receive an automatic $20 ...

An estimated 36,000 plush animals sold by Build-A-Bear Workshop have been recalled due to a detachable zipper that can pose a choking hazard, the St. Louis-based company said in a news release Thursday. The recalls affects the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, which has a zipper slider on the side pouch that can detach and pose a choking risk, ...

In what was a remarkable night for Powerball players across the country, one lucky lottery player in northwest Indiana – and another in Kansas – emerged as the winners of Wednesday night’s $143.4 million jackpot. One winning ticket was sold at Als Supermarket, 702 E. Lincolnway in La Porte, according to the Hoosier Lottery. The Indiana ticket-holder ...

Friday’s full moon, known as the “flower moon,” will mark a rare moment in the skies for more than one reason. Not only is the full moon one of two for the month of May, leaving room for a “blue moon” later this month, it is also what is known as a “micromoon.” What does that mean? Here’s a breakdown of what to know about the lunar ...

Mike Smith hugged Dena Glatt in the winner’s circle after riding So Happy to victory in the San Vincente Stakes at Santa Anita Park in January, a joyous sign that the unheralded horse trained by her husband, Mark, might be better than expected. We were all excited about it, Smith said. And then tragedy struck. Dena Glatt died of heart failure just ...

A young child who died in the southwest suburbs Sunday night has prompted a homicide investigation, with the Will County sheriff’s office and the Department of Family and Child Services all involved as detectives work to learn more. The incident unfolded about 5:53 p.m. in Plainfield, a release from the Will County sheriff’s office said, with ...

A new group of star horses is about to be introduced at the Kentucky Derby. Twenty of the world’s fastest thoroughbreds will compete at Churchill Downs this year in the first leg of the Triple Crown. The stable of 3-year-olds includes a few favorites, several longshots and a bunch of interesting backstories. Like any year, there are plenty of ...

A rally and march for May Day is expected to lead to some traffic and road closures in parts of Chicago Friday. The May Day Rally & March is set to begin at 1 p.m. in Chicago’s Union Park. The rally is scheduled to last for an hour before the group marches from Union Park to Daley Plaza, according to Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and ...

Pontiac’s claim to fame is its deep roots on the original Route 66. “We lean into our heritage,” said Pontiac’s Director of Community Enrichment Liz Vincent. The first stop is the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum, housed inside the town’s former city hall and fire station. There, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge and history. ...

More than 780,000 bottles of a popular nasal spray are being recalled, with officials saying the products could result in “serious injury or illness from child poisoning” because of packaging defects. The recall, issued Thursday by pharmaceutical company Beyer, applies to hundreds of thousands of bottles of travel-sized Afrin Original Nasal Spray. ...