From nights of music to muddy fields, the excitement has ended now that Lollapalooza is over, but don’t expect Grant Park to reopen anytime soon. Plenty of work still has yet to be done, with cleanup crews expected to remain on site until Saturday. With this year’s festival now in the rearview mirror, Mayor Brandon Johnson said it’s all worth it ...

The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.

The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice.

The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.

Once upon a time, Silicon Valley was viewed as not the "swaggiest" of places. Basically, you go to an event and maybe get a logo T-shirt or, if you were lucky, a logo hoodie. That apparently has changed, according to the New York Times, which reported that the new Silicon Valley, led by the AI [...]

Katie Wilson has questioned the expansion of police cameras but approved their use during the World Cup events in Seattle.

Joseph Henrichsen, 49, and Phoenix Henrichsen, 23, were arrested July 17 after authorities said they held two women at gunpoint and engaged in a 15-hour standoff with law enforcement.

A national political firestorm erupted on Monday following viral social media claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would require shoppers to present identification to purchase food at proposed municipal grocery stores, prompting sharp criticism from conservative leaders, left-wing New Yorkers and a clarification from City Hall.

Local police working with ICE agents on their deportation roundups is a thorny issue nationwide.  In Florida, the state government pressured local governments to sign whats called a 287(g) agreement, which commits police officers to assist ICE in their communities. On Monday, immigration activists demanded the City of Miami tear up its 287(g) ...

The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.

The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.

The security suites new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.

(KRON) -- A suspected DUI driver was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run collision in San Jose over the weekend, police said. According to police, the driver was behind the wheel of a black 2017 Chevy pickup truck when he struck a pedestrian on Bernal Road near Via Del Oro just after 2 a.m. [...]

For Monday, Aug. 3, WGN's Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information.

The Chicago Park District is responding after some North Side dog owners raised concerns about the design of a newly renovated dog-friendly area at Hamlin Park.

Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trumps second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.

One person was shot and another was injured during a domestic-related incident Monday evening in University City.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Monday criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for invoking the Fifth Amendment in last week's hearing before a Senate committee.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a longrunning lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.The order signed by Sotomayor comes after the high court ruled last year...

Tomorrow's Democratic primary in Michigan is more than a local contest. A victory by Abdul El-Sayed would mark a pivotal advance for the Democratic Socialists of America and their allies, installing one of the movement's most prominent figures in a competitive Senate seat...

Iowa's rates of cancer for ages 0 through 19 follow the national rate, says a University of Iowa researcher and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry.

The 2026 Principal Charity Classic golf tournament raised a record-breaking $10.8 million to support Iowa children's charities, with Iowa native Zach Johnson winning in his debut appearance.

Spencer Pratt challenged Ben Affleck's claim that suffering cures addiction, inviting the actor to visit Skid Row and witness LA's drug crisis firsthand.