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Nearly two weeks after Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries.
“What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject’s rifle,” the agency said in a statement.
The Chicago White Sox capitalized on a trio of mistakes to plate runs, and they had Erick Fedde starting on the mound, but they still came up short against the Seattle Mariners tonight, dropping the second game of their series at home and extending their losing streak to 13 in a row.
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox capitalized on a pair of mistakes to plate runs, and they had Erick Fedde starting on the mound, but they still came up short against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, …
Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and according to a new report, it's first again, topping this year's list of best states to retire.
Delaware is the best state for retirees, while Alaska is the worst, according to a new analysis.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday blasted the opening ceremonies of the Olympics for what he considered mocking the Last Supper with a recreation that featured performers in drag.
“Last night’s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games,” Johnson wrote in a post …
A dog has been safely returned to its owners after falling into an abandoned storm drain in Will County on Friday.
BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — A dog has been safely returned to its owners after falling into an abandoned storm drain in Will County on Friday. Crews from the Braidwood Fire Protection District said the dog f…
A man and a three-month-old baby were critically injured after two people opened fire on their vehicle on the city's West Side on Saturday afternoon.
CHICAGO — A man and a three-month-old baby were critically injured after two people opened fire on their vehicle on the city’s West Side on Saturday afternoon. According to Chicago police, th…
Do you know someone who has so much passion for the Chicago Bears, that they might just be their fan of the year? The NFL has opened a contest where you can nominate them for such an honor, and if they win, that fan could walk away with a trip to this year’s Super Bowl.
CHICAGO — Do you know someone who has so much passion for the Chicago Bears, that they might just be their fan of the year? The NFL has opened a contest where you can nominate them for such an hono…
After Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team likely won’t be buyers at the trade deadline, the Cubs have made a trade for a reliever from the Toronto Blue Jays.
CHICAGO — After Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team likely won’t be buyers at the trade deadline, the Cubs have made a trade for a reliever from the Toronto Blue Jays. Accord…
The Chicago White Sox are aiming to stop their five-game home losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Seattle Mariners (54-51, second in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (27-79, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryan Woo (4-1, 2.54 ERA, 0.87 …
The Chicago Cubs are looking to break a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening.
Chicago Cubs (49-56, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (57-47, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: S***a Imanaga (8-2, 2.…
A search is underway this weekend for a man who has been missing for six weeks and police say he is not familiar with the Chicago area.
Chicago police say 34-year-old Ariel Childress has been missing since June 15 and may be confused.
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A construction worker is in critical condition after a fire and an explosion in the city’s Uptown neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
CHICAGO — A construction worker is in critical condition after a fire and an explosion in the city’s Uptown neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. CPD said a fire and a sma…
Are the Bears primed to win the division this year, or will they trail the pack?
We surveyed reporters from around the Midwest who cover the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings to see how they stack up compared to Chicago.
CHICAGO — While the Chicago Bears training camp is fully underway, the rest of the NFC North prepares for the 2024 regular season as well. Are the Bears primed to win the division this year, or wil…
On Tuesday, visitors at Yellowstone National Park fled when a hydrothermal explosion occurred a few miles north of the famous Old Faithful geyser. No one was injured, but the event destroyed a nearby boardwalk and prompted officials to close the Biscuit Basin area of the park for the rest of the year.
While officials have said the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone earlier this month isn’t a warning sign of impending doom, it’s hard not to wonder what a ‘supereruption’…
If you purchased a new car model within the past few years, chances are it doesn’t have a CD player.
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Government lawyers wrote in documents filed to the federal appeals court in Washington that TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance used an internal web-suite system called Lark to en…
Three members of the gospel group The Nelons were among seven killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, their management announced.
Three members of the gospel group The Nelsons were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, their management announced.
Donald Trump is taking his campaign back to Minnesota, a state that has favored Democrats but that the former president thinks could be in his reach this year.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Donald Trump is taking his campaign back to Minnesota, a state that has favored Democrats but that the former president thinks could be in his reach this year. Trump is set …
A Round Lake Beach man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Valeria Rodriguez.
Rodriguez was killed in her Round lake Beach home when a stray bullet flew through her home as she ate dinner with her sister earlier this week.
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — A Round Lake Beach man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Valeria Rodriguez. Shorbonia Poole Jr., a 19-year-old man charged in connection t…
A man is critical after being found floating in the water at 31st Street Harbor this morning, but his rescue is being treated as a separate incident from Friday’s boat rescue in the same area, according to the Chicago Police Department.
CHICAGO — A man is critical after being found floating in the water at 31st Street Harbor this morning, but his rescue is being treated as a separate incident from Friday’s boat rescue in the…
A search continues this morning for a missing boater after more than a dozen people were rescued after a boat capsized in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach, according to the Chicago Police Department.
CHICAGO — A search continues this morning after more than a dozen people were rescued after a boat capsized in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach, according to the Chicago Police Department. CPD …
The paintings will be on display at the Chicago Maritime Museum through December.
CHICAGO — Earlier this year, we told you about five unattributed paintings acquired by the Chicago Maritime Museum. The curator was almost certain the work belonged to 19th Century Black artist Jam…
Boar’s Head is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of its deli products that may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeria infections.
Boar’s Head is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of its products that may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeria infections.
Olympic Gold medalist & USA Diving coach, David Boudia, live from Paris just hours before the Opening Ceremony with a sneak peek at the atmosphere around the Olympics, the athlete experience, crowd support, and insight into USA Diving’s strategy.
Olympic Gold medalist & USA Diving coach, David Boudia, live from Paris just hours before the Opening Ceremony with a sneak peek at the atmosphere around the Olympics, the athlete experience, c…
Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France’s high-speed rail network.
Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy.
A divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a customer who ordered boneless chicken wings could have reasonably expected to find a piece of bone in his meal and guarded against swallowing it.
The dissenting justices called the ruling “utterly jabberwocky.”
Delving into history and current events, sports journalist Maggie Mertens unveils the fascinating and often overlooked narrative of how women defied limitations and propelled themselves to the forefront of competitive running.
Delving into history and current events, sports journalist Maggie Mertens unveils the fascinating and often overlooked narrative of how women defied limitations and propelled themselves to the fore…
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WHITING, Indiana — Pierogi Fest, one of Chicagoland’s largest festivals centered around the beloved Polish dumpling, is set to make its return later this month and celebrate its 30th annivers…
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The King's Guard horses in London are not messing around!
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