Northwestern University President Michael Schill to step down

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday he will step down after three years leading the Evanston-based institution.
What we know:

In a statement, Schill …

Trump pushes Supreme Court to fast-track ruling on sweeping tariff powers

President Trump is urging the Supreme Court to decide whether he can impose broad tariffs under emergency powers—potentially impacting over $200 billion in revenue and global trade dynamics.

Aurora police searching for witness of motorcycle crash

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CHICAGO – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who may have witnessed a crash that left a 22-year-old motorcyclist critically …

RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a congressional committee on Thursday.
The Senate Finance Committee called Kennedy, a longtime leader in the anti-vaccine movement, …

South Shore shooting leaves man critically wounded

CHICAGO – A man was shot and critically wounded Thursday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
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Around 6 a.m., a 54-year-old got into an altercation with …

Illinois Powerball player wins $1M in Wednesday’s drawing; $1.7B jackpot still up for grabs

AURORA, Ill. – An Illinois Lottery player who bought a ticket in Chicago’s west suburbs is $1 million richer after Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, while the jackpot …

Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago

DC national guard troops have orders extended
National Guard troops deployment in D.C. could reportedly last through December – beyond the initial 30 days that was expected to end September …

Chicago crime: Boy, 14, charged in shooting that left 4 teens wounded

CHICAGO – A 14-year-old boy was charged in connection with a shooting this July that left four other teens wounded on Chicago’s West Side.
The teen, who has not …

Andrew Mcauliff: Illinois man went missing in August, police seek public’s help

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Lake Barrington man who was last seen in August.
What we know:

The Lake …

Lake County defends immigrant families as agents arrive in Naval Station Great Lakes

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – Lake County and the City of North Chicago reassured residents that they would not take part in federal immigration enforcement after reports of …