Brandon Johnson signs ‘Right to Protest’ executive order

CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aimed at protecting the rights of protesters in Chicago, even if federal authorities try to intervene.
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Two games in, the Bears’ big rebuild looks alarmingly familiar: Telander

CHICAGO – Here are a handful of people who might be feeling okay—maybe great — about the Chicago Bears’ recent 52-21 butt-whipping in Detroit: Last year’s head coach …

Man hospitalized after stabbing at Joliet park, police say

JOLIET, Ill. – A man is hospitalized after a stabbing at a suburban Chicago park Tuesday morning, authorities said.

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The incident happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. at …

Illinois TV anchor resigns after suspension over Charlie Kirk tribute

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An Illinois television anchor resigned Monday after being suspended for airing what she called a “non-partisan tribute” to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk following …

Border Patrol launches Operation At Large in Chicago: ‘We’ve arrived”

CHICAGO – Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start “Operation At Large,” targeting undocumented immigrants.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection commander Gregory Bovino announced their …

Illinois family wins $1 million Powerball prize after carwash stop

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BENSENVILLE, Ill. – A spur-of-the-moment stop turned into a million-dollar win for an Illinois family who bought a Powerball ticket …

Chicago man charged in armed carjacking on South Side

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CHICAGO – A man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking early Monday in Chicago’s Park Manor neighborhood.
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Chicago-area house fire sends firefighter to hospital, cause under investigation

ROUND LAKE, Ill. – A fire heavily damaged a home and sent a firefighter to the hospital Monday afternoon in unincorporated Round Lake, authorities said.
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Teen dies after e-bike collides with pickup in Arlington Heights

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – A 16-year-old boy died Monday evening after the e-bicycle he was riding collided with …