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Chicago police issue alert for burglaries at NW Side businesses
Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:30AM Chicago police have issued an alert about recent break-ins at several Northwest Side businesses. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued an alert about recent break-ins at several Northwest Side businesses. Three...

With Trump admin rule rollback, will 401(k)s see more crypto options?
Retirement plan sponsors have traditionally approached cryptocurrencies with caution, heeding federal warnings to exercise "extreme care" before including digital assets in 401(k) plans. Now that cautious stance may shift, following the Trump...

Beecher Police Blotter: April 22 – May 26
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On April 22, Gilberto Marrufo-Villa, 54, of Chicago Heights, was issued a citation for a theft that...

Chicago program to light up dark streets is gateway to energy efficiency
To get the program up and running, Lewis worked with neighborhood block clubs to overcome apprehension and to identify particular streets in the South Shore community that would benefit the most from the new lights. She also worked with other...

Country Theatre Workshop to present 'Nine to Five' at Cissna Park
The Country Theatre Workshop will present “Nine To Five”, the popular Dolly Parton musical. Synopsis: It’s the last 1970s and three female coworkers are pushed to the boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying boss and they plan to give him...

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New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business on Sunday night in a 123-107 victory over the...

Column: How a new Chicago Bears staff offers clean slates for Tyrique Stevenson, Jaquan Brisker and more
Gervon Dexter talks minicamp and his offseason with Cassie Carlson, with an assist from Bears' cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson had a nice Thursday to end a three-day rookie minicamp. He...

Gabriel Farias Joins The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees
Farias is vice president of OSB manufacturing at LP. He brings extensive experience in operations and a passion for innovation to the Board. Prior to joining LP in 2023, he worked in the steel industry where he held roles in manufacturing and...

What is a silent divorce and how do you know if you're in one? What to know
If you've scrolled enough on social media, you may have seen the words "silent divorce" pop up before -- but what does it mean and are you in one? Experts say a number of couples could be in what's now being called a "silent divorce" and not even...

Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy changes
In a recent statement, Illinois Director of Public Health Sameer Vohra reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients. This announcement comes in response to the Trump administration's...

Illinois reaffirms policy on emergency room treatment access
In Springfield, Illinois has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving access to life-saving emergency room treatment for pregnant women, including the provision of abortions when necessary. This decision comes in response to recent actions by the...

7,000 to attend FFA State Convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Thousands of Illinois State FFA students are descending on Springfield for their annual state convention. As of Monday seven thousand students from across the state had registered for the convention which will be held at...

What to Do in Chicago This Weekend: Kendrick Lamar, Ribfest, Angel Reese and the Sky, and More
Kendrick Lamar, Angel Reese and Mavis Staples headline a festive week in the city (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons). The signs of summer are everywhere: longer days, warmer nights, and that unmistakable energy in the air. In true #SummerTimeChi...

Read Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
Democrats are monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to the budget. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois’ latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst. State lawmakers sent...

How can I avoid getting scammed?
WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times are taking your questions about all things finances. This week, we’re solving a problem sent in by Dan in Irving Park: I was contacted in early April from an 855 number that said they were from AT&T and that there...

Former Dem ‘super mayor’ pleads the Fifth after failing to produce public records in court
The Village of Dolton has been served a subpoena seeking records tied to a land development allegedly linked to Mayor Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend. (WFLD) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chicago suburb's former Democratic "super...

Another offseason won, so what are the realistic expectations for the Chicago Bears in 2025?
The Chicago Bears and their fans have become no strangers to “winning” the offseason over the last few years. When general manager Ryan Poles took the reins of this franchise in 2022, he quickly ripped the band-aid off a roster that was one of the...

Inside Illinois’ 2026 budget: spend now, squeeze more, solve later
State lawmakers built Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget for 2026 on gimmicks, one-time fixes and piecemeal tax hikes. They left pension debt, transit cliffs and real reform for another day. Illinois state lawmakers eked out a budget for 2026...
Notice to the Media
Incident Involving Personally Identifiable Information SPRINGFIELD - Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530/12, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is notifying...

Latest predictions tip Sherrone Moore and Michigan to edge out Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame for 4-star defensive target
The Wolverines hosted a cohort of a dozen recruits over the weekend, inviting elite recruits such as Felix Ojo, Khary Adams and others to the campus. But the Michigan Wolverines and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had locked horns over the...