‘Broadview Six’ blowback to heat up for US attorney in coming weeks By Jason Meisner July 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. For weeks, Chicago's U.S. attorney's office has tried to tamp down a scandal over alleged...
Extreme heat continues to pound Chicagoland with heat index expected to reach 105 degrees By Deanese Williams-Harris July 2, 2026 at 10:21 a.m. An extreme heat warning is in effect for the Chicagoland area until midnight Thursday, weather...
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families By Jeffrey Collins July 2, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch...
Ivy Hall co-founder sentenced to prison for role in drug smugglers’ money laundering scheme By Caroline Kubzansky July 1, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. The co-founder of local cannabis dispensary chain Ivy Hall will serve a year and a...
3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series sweep, including Dansby Swanson’s hot streak and pitchers stepping up By Meghan Montemurro July 1, 2026 at 7:19 p.m. The Chicago Cubs' 23 runs Wednesday were their most in a game in 31 years,...
Did the milk expire? California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste By Olga R. Rodriguez July 1, 2026 at 5:17 p.m. It bans the use of “sell by” labels on food packaging, which experts say act...
Baseball players propose limiting optional assignments to minors, giving more pay and service time By Ronald Blum July 1, 2026 at 4:47 p.m. During a bargaining session Wednesday with Major League Baseball, the players' union proposed several items.
North Lake County reigns as fireworks hub for NWI, Chicagoland By Anna Ortiz July 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. With the Fourth of July approaching, thousands are packing into the aisles of Northwest Indiana’s...
Column: Chicago Cubs get a thumbs-up while Alex Bregman gets a thumbs-down on wild day at Wrigley Field By Paul Sullivan July 1, 2026 at 7:18 p.m. Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman's thumbs-down signal after hitting a home run during Tuesday's...
Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department By Sam Charles July 1, 2026 at 6:28 p.m. Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire after nearly three decades with the Chicago Police...
Noah Schultz allows 3 runs in IL return as the Chicago White Sox drop series finale 6-1 to Baltimore Orioles By LaMond Pope July 1, 2026 at 4:04 p.m. Chicago White Sox starter Noah Schultz allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings during his...
With $225 million donation, Northwestern Medicine hopes to construct new cancer care facility in Orland Park By Lisa Schencker July 1, 2026 at 4:03 p.m. Northwestern Medicine plans to use a whopping $225 million donation to help build a new...
Before retirement, Snelling promotes Chief of Detectives Ursitti to first deputy superintendent By Sam Charles July 1, 2026 at 5:25 p.m. One day before announcing his retirement, Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Tuesday promoted Antoinette...