Cubs advance the NL Division Series: 6 reasons the Cubs clinched in Game 3

The celebration is on.

The Chicago Cubs have won the NL Wild Card series, beating the Padres 3-1. 
Here are six reasons the Cubs clinched the NL Wild Card at …

Chicago weather: Hot weekend ahead, but a big cool-down next week

CHICAGO – It has been another beautiful day with highs soaring into the 80s under mostly sunny skies. Tonight will be comfortably cool, but still above average, with …

Illinois SAFE-T Act lets alleged repeat Chicago-area theft suspect walk after multiple arrests

LYONS – What began with a stolen package in Chicago’s western suburbs has unraveled into a wider investigation involving the same suspect, dozens of thefts across multiple …

Chicago group plans river flotilla after Israeli forces detain activists in Gaza blockade

CHICAGO – Israeli naval forces detained more than 400 international activists Thursday who were taking part in a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid. The ships were trying to …

Recovery mission ongoing for missing man in Lake Michigan, woman hospitalized: CFD

CHICAGO – A man is missing in Lake Michigan, and a woman is hospitalized following a Thursday incident near Rainbow Beach, authorities said.
What we know:

The incident happened …

Video shows woman in Chicago wipe dog poop on Cybertruck; sleuths say they found her

CHICAGO – A man visiting Chicago says a woman wiped dog poop on his Tesla Cybertruck, likely unaware that the car has several cameras and was able captured everything.
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FAA bans drones over Chicago amid continued federal immigration enforcement

CHICAGO – As the Department of Homeland Security steps up its immigration enforcement, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced restrictions against private drones in Chicago through the …

No. 21 Notre Dame is relying on a high-scoring offense to get back into the playoff picture

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – No. 21 Notre Dame protected quarterback C.J. Carr in his first career start, a top 10 matchup on the road.

Since unleashing Carr in the …

NL Wild Card: Scores and live updates from Chicago Cubs’ do-or-die Game 3

The Chicago Cubs have their backs against the wall. So do the San Diego Padres.

Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series will decide who moves on …

Operation Midway Blitz surpasses 900 arrests in Illinois, DHS says

CHICAGO – More than 900 people have been arrested so far during Operation Midway Blitz, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
What we know:

The agency on Thursday …