NL Wild Card: What to know before Cubs Game 2 vs. Padres, with a chance to clinch

The Chicago Cubs beat the Padres 3-1 on Tuesday. The team won its first playoff game since October 18, 2017.

They have a chance to clinch tomorrow in …

Illinois lawmakers want probe into Franklin Park fatal shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Multiple Illinois members of Congress on Tuesday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security officials requesting an investigation into the fatal shooting of Silverio …

Chicago mother seeks safety after son hurt in Bishop Ford Freeway shooting

CHICAGO – A 6-year-old boy was shot Monday evening while riding in a car on the Bishop Ford Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
What we know:

The …

WATCH LIVE: Protesters gather in downtown Chicago against ICE

CHICAGO – Protesters are gathering late Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

What we know:
The protest began at 5 p.m. at the …

NL Wild Card: How the Chicago Cubs won Game 1 over the Padres 3-1

Game 1; game won.

The Cubs held off the Padres 3-1 with timely offense and stellar pitching, featuring their bu
Here’s how the Cubs won Game 1 of the …

Third measles case detected in Cook County, officials say

COOK CO., Ill. – Health officials said a third case of measles was detected in suburban Cook County so far this year.
The Cook County Department of Public Health …

PHOTOS: See inside the Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights stadium

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – The Chicago Bears on Tuesday released new renderings of their proposed stadium in Arlington Heights.
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The images, designed by Manica Architecture, show the …

Here’s how Cook County homeowners can apply for $1,000 property tax relief

CHICAGO – Cook County is offering $1,000 to eligible homeowners who have seen sharp increases in property taxes in recent years.
What we know:

The $15 million Cook …

Two found dead inside Illinois home, 1 detained: sheriff

DEKALB COUNTY – What began as a routine welfare check at a DeKalb County home Tuesday morning ended with deputies finding two people dead and another person in …

Illinois woman scammed out of $17K by two East Coast men, sheriff says

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – An 80-year-old woman from Green Oaks was tricked into handing over $17,000 after falling victim to a PayPal scam, according to the Lake County …