Bats are not flying rodents. Elgin teen Marlee Christiansen is on a mission to rebrand the winged mammal just in time for Earth Day.

A large Chicago police response was seen Wednesday at 26th Street and St. Louis Avenue in Little Village.

Investigators with the Illinois State Police arrested a Centralia man Tuesday in connection with a shooting over the weekend that left one person dead.

A man accused of intentionally driving an SUV into the Philadelphia Police Department's 2nd District headquarters was identified Wednesday as Dieufort Joly, 26, of Northeast Philadelphia.

After nearly two dozen red flag warnings in Colorado this year, firefighters say theres growing concern the repeated alerts could start to lose their urgency.

A vegetation fire has closed portions of Interstate 70 in Kit Carson County on Wednesday afternoon.

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Many mock drafts have Ohio State's Arvell Reese going No. 2 overall to the New York Jets, as the edge rusher talked about playing violently ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The bribery scandal tied to a former Oakbrook Terrace mayor was part of a larger federal investigation that brought down a state senator.

Mount Prospect sales tax collections continued to grow last year, officials said this week. But the village isnt resting on its financial laurels; the village still has a AAA bond rating in its sights.

The US visa system rolls out the red carpet for spies and aids Chinas alleged efforts to steal American innovation, senators charged at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, as Washington and Beijing intensify competition for dominance in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. Through its permissive legal channels, the US is inviting, welcoming, ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis fires back at Hakeem Jeffries over Florida redistricting, inviting the Democratic leader to campaign in the state ahead of 2026 midterms.

Florida Gators coach Todd Golden shot down any rumors of making a jump to the NBA this season, but still left the door open for increased speculation.

Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.

Indiana Fever become the first WNBA team to have all 44 regular-season games broadcast nationally, spotlighting Caitlin Clark's unmatched draw.

A doctor who owned multiple medical supply companies has returned to Chicago from overseas to face criminal charges for his role in a fraud scheme at Loretto Hospital that also led to charges against former hospital executives.Sameer Suhail appeared in federal custody Wednesday in a 17th-floor courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. U.S. Magistrate ...

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Three men have been arrested after firing BB guns at various places within the Village of Hagaman and the Town of Amsterdam, resulting in significant financial loss. Each was charged with four counts of third-degree criminal mischief.

More than 152 million people in the U.S. live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, a Association report said Wednesday.

The team behind Alfio's Buon Cibo is opening a new restaurant later this year in Blue Ash's Summit Park. It's the group's third restaurant concept in the Tri-State.

In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.

FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story critical of his conduct

Beloved party supply and balloon store Party City is making a comeback in a new way after announcing it would close hundreds of stores across the country. The popular store, known for its wide selection of party and holiday supplies, has reopened inside hundreds of Staples locations in the U.S., according to a news release. According to the release, ...

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trumps second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navys top civilian official, coming as the sea service ...