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Illinois man detained after alleged sexual abuse of juvenile

A 25-year-old Palatine man has been charged after police investigated the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.

Chicago police seek man accused of assaulting CTA Green Line passenger

DuPage County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026

Watch: Deputies say woman was intoxicated and drove donuts on courthouse lawn

Soul Veg City among Chicago businesses hit in 75th Street break-ins

Starved Rock murders: Illinois board hears Weger pardon request

US and World News

California couple arrested after 21 surrogate children found in abuse investigation

A California couple is facing serious charges following a law enforcement investigation that uncovered more than 20 surrogate children living in their home.

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Bus driver hailed hero after fatal Polk County bus crash that killed 2, including high school student

Freddie Jackson dies: R&B singer known for ‘You Are My Lady’

Noah's Ark researchers ‘inching towards’ confirmation after drilling challenges natural-rock theory

Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic

Good Day Chicago

How the end of the penny could affect Chicago businesses

A small business expert explains how ending penny production could affect cash payments, price rounding and consumers in Chicago.

Chicago Marathon set to make history with record field

Study examines link between processed meat, ultraprocessed foods and dementia

TMZ: New evidence emerges in alleged Cornell fraternity gang rape lawsuit

New clues explored in the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance

How the US-Canada trade war could impact prices

Health

DuPage County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026

DuPage County health officials are sharing a warning after reporting the first West Nile virus death of the year.

Study examines link between processed meat, ultraprocessed foods and dementia

What we know - and don't know - about rare pneumonic plague death of employee at Russian research institute

Suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia: Doctor explains what to know

Pennsylvania measles outbreak passes 1,000 cases in worst year for US since 1991

Chicago-area family questions mother's cremated remains as several investigations continue

Politics

President Trump announces plans to build new $3.7 billion shipyard

President Trump spoke at Sparrows Point in Maryland to announce plans to build a new $3.7 billion shipyard.

"Is it a real Harold's?" Controversy surrounds Robbins business after shooting

Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally

Is it a real Harold’s? Robbins restaurant caught in messy name fight

Illinois GOP rift deepens as former leader backs Pritzker over Bailey | The Chicago Report

Former Illinois GOP leader bucks party to endorse Pritzker

Entertainment

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.

Freddie Jackson dies: R&B singer known for ‘You Are My Lady’

Paramount acquires Warner Bros.: What it means for streaming apps and your wallet

'Days of Our Lives' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies: Report

Reggie McFadden, 'In Living Color' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' comedian, dies at 57: report

Tom Cruise talks 'Digger,' reveals how he can become any iconic character

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.