Across the Chicago area, businesses will be honoring “America 250” with special deals and discounts celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States independence. Here is a list of some local and national 250th deals to check out. Brookfield Zoo Chicago The Brookfield Zoo will offer multiple July 4 specials, including $2.50 general ...

Federal officials announced on Thursday the findings of massive 60-day crackdown on violent offenders they called “Operation New Dawn.” The initiative was an “experiment” that recently embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said he wanted to conduct ahead of the country’s 250th birthday to target what he called “the worst of the worst” in ...

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England manager Thomas Tuchel claimed that they "cannot adapt to the altitude" for their World Cup match in Mexico City.

These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.

As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary this weekend, consumers may find that some traditional Fourth of July expenses cost more than they did in previous years.

Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday Saturday, communities across the Chicago area are hosting celebrations and tributes

Heading into the World Cup, Spain's record since their 2010 triumph was three tournaments, zero knockout wins. But after beating Austria 3-0, they're back in business.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

Pittsburgh public safety officials on Thursday warned people to be careful of the extreme heat as they head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend and urged parents not to leave teens unattended during the city’s festivities.

I’m not a soccer fan. However, in a perfect world, on Wednesday night I would’ve preferred to watch the Team USA World Cup match instead of the Pittsburgh Pirates game in Philadelphia.

It was 2018 when Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers made magic as one of the NFL’s preeminent head coach/quarterback duos.

Last fall, Charlie Trethewey began his Boston University career as NCAA hockey entered a new era.

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato are leading an effort to improve pedestrian safety in some of the county’s most dangerous traffic stretches.

Allegheny County is overhauling its employee health insurance plan by introducing a “working spouse limitation” that will require many employees’ spouses to obtain coverage through their own employers instead of the county’s plan as early as next month.

Oakmont resident Joe Scassera, 59, took his “grand-dogger” Ivy to the borough’s newly opened dog park to give her some fresh air after being trapped inside all day.

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A Herminie resident who police said was a one-man crime spree late last year and into the early months of 2026 pleaded guilty Thursday to a series of five crimes.

The first time he made contact Thursday afternoon, rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez grounded into double play to end the third inning, ruining a bases-loaded situation.

Temporary flight restrictions will be in place for drones during Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July celebrations this weekend, the FBI announced.