The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold tickets at significantly higher prices.

Just a few weeks after twin meteor showers passed overhead, there's another astronomical phenomenon in store for us a "Black Moon."

No one is in custody.

Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the Gage Park neighborhood to assess the damage caused by severe flooding, which has affected over 5,600 residents, and is urging the city to invest in a backflow valve system to prevent future flooding.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. A Niles man was charged following a deadly hit-and-run in June that took the life of a 74-year-old man. William Barkho, 39, of Niles, was charged with failure to report a crash involving death and he turned himself into police on Tuesday. He's accused of striking Jonathan Friedman, 74, of Morton [...]

The Chicago Public School district is facing a $734 million budget deficit and is proposing to lay off staff, refinance debt, and use reserve funds, philanthropy grants, and TIF surplus money to fill the gap, while the Chicago Teachers Union is calling for more state funding.

Kohberger's former professor told police she warned other professors and supervisors he might be a predator.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the U.S. East Coast as Hurricane Erin grows in size this week, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

The Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating contamination reports in frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a safety warning over fake Labubu dolls, which pose a choking hazard and can break apart easily, releasing small pieces.

GURNEE, Ill. Two of the biggest coasters at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, Raging Bull and Maxx Force, are currently down for different reasons. There's no specific reopening date as of yet for either ride, according to a park spokesperson. Raging Bull, the Bolliger & Mabillard-manufactured hyper coaster that opened in [...]

The jackpot may be advertised at an estimated $643 million, but you'll take home far less if you're lucky enough to win.

CHICAGO A woman is facing charges after allegedly driving intoxicated on the Bishop Ford and getting into a crash. One of her passengers died. Illinois State troopers responded to a rollover crash at the 130th Street northbound exit. The driver was identified as Daja Williams, 27, of Chicago. Her two passengers were also injured [...]

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.

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After extinguishing the fire, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection said the steaks were considered "a total loss."

Three people were wounded in a drive-by shooting on the South Side of Chicago, with the victims ranging in age from 17 to 63, and no one currently in custody.

CHICAGO Burglars executed a smash-and-grab robbery at a Foot Locker store on the city's South Side early Tuesday morning, according to Chicago police. Police say the burglars crashed a vehicle into the business, located in the 6900 block of South Ashland Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood, around 4:45 a.m. The burglars then entered the [...]

EVANSTON, Ill. The Purple Line is temporarily suspended Tuesday morning due to debris on the tracks. The debris has caused a disruption between Linden and Howard since around 5 a.m. Shuttle buses are running between Howard and Linden in both directions. The CTA said they are working to restore service.

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole starting Thursday, marking the closest they've been to winning freedom from prison since their convictions almost 30 years ago for murdering their parents. Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced in 1996 to life in prison for fatally shooting their father, [...]

Authorities warned the storm could churn up dangerous rip currents and swamp roads with waves of 15 feet.

ATLANTA (AP) Luis Robert Jr. homered to spark a six-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 13-9 on Monday night. Robert followed Andrew Benintendi's leadoff single against a struggling Spencer Strider with his 13th homer to put Chicago up 3-0. Mike Tauchman drove in two with a bases-loaded double, [...]

A new analysis found that Chicago had the highest total number of "school adjacent" shootings, with 17,256 shootings from 2017 to 2024, and 3,230 shootings near Chicago schools last year, the second lowest total since 2017.

The Village of Cary declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread flooding, tree damage, and power outages, resulting in nearly 100 calls to the fire department over the weekend.

A gun was found during the entry process on the first day of the 2025-26 school year at Whitney Young High School, school officials say.