Halloween Decoration Is a Big ‘Nope’ For Adorably Cautious Dog
Sometimes a dog is just going to be a dog when it comes to protecting its humans.That also means being cautions of every creature, whether it is real or made [...]
They Tried to Self-Deport, Then Got Stranded in Trump’s America
This article first appeared at Propublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.She desperately wanted to [...]
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine missiles
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon — suggesting [...]
35 Photos of the Best National Parks to See Vivid Fall Colors
If you're not visiting these National Parks this fall, you're really missing out.Sure, it's easier to load up the entire family for a vacation during the summer when the kids [...]
Roseanne Barr Rips Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Return as ‘Double Standard’
Roseanne Barr On Jimmy Kimmel ABC Double Standard ... My Life Was Ruined, He Got Time out!!! Published September 23, 2025 5:40 PM PDT ... ... Continue reading this article [...]
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of President Donald Trump…
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North [...]
Trans People Need To Be Taken ‘Off The Streets’ After Kirk Shooting
The killing of right wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk has prompted disturbing and questionably legal calls for a crackdown on the left from President Trump and his allies. In [...]
A Possible Gov’t Funding Deal Comes Into View — As Trump’s Lawlessnes…
With about three weeks remaining in the current fiscal year, senators are scrambling to find a way to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2026.A short-term continuing resolution (CR) [...]
Someone could win $1.8B Powerball jackpot Saturday
After Iowa gas station employee Timothy Schultz won a $29 million lottery jackpot in 1999, he decided to hold a press conference. Lottery officials told him it would help him [...]
Fewer showers, more sun and more heat through the weekend
Alabama's weather forecast gets hotter through Labor Day and some scattered heavy storms return next week AND IT WAS A WARM DAY ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA. GADSDEN CLIMBED TO 88 DEGREES [...]
Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been Testing Ground for the Trump Admin…
This article was originally published at ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. On July 7, the Justice Department sent a harshly written letter threatening to sue the staunchly Republican state [...]
Cooler and drier weather returns to Alabama
FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | LIGHTNING SAFETYDrier air filters into Alabama after a cold front this past [...]
Here’s where all the legal cases against President Trump stand
Before he battled his way back to the White House, President Donald Trump was in court battling a slew of civil lawsuits and criminal charges that threatened to upend his finances and [...]
DebbieKakes & More owner turned home-based business into third career…
Debbie Butler, owner of DebbieKakes & More, started her bustling, word-of-mouth business from her home kitchen seven years ago. Butler, a Chicago native, mom of three and grandmother of five, [...]
A cool east breeze keeps Alabama below average Sunday
FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | LIGHTNING SAFETYRain lingers overnight tonight, but a cool breeze from the east [...]
Judge Skewers Defiant Trump DOJ In Abrego Garcia Case
GREENBELT, MARYLAND – In a saga that has dragged on for four months that feel like four years, the Trump administration continues to stonewall the judge in the Kilmar Abrego [...]
Trump to withdraw billionaire’s nomination to lead NASA
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, a person familiar with the administration’s personnel decisions said Saturday. The individual was [...]
Fever get win over Sky in 2025 WNBA home opener
The high-energy and storming bass of rapper Waka Flocka Flame’s “Grove Street Party” as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark hit the hardwood in a sold-out Gainbridge Fieldhouse alludes to what [...]
Trump says naming Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the [...]
President Trump taps wellness influencer for surgeon general
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for [...]
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after feds deny temporary release
The wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil gave birth Monday to the couple’s son after federal immigration authorities denied the family’s request for a temporary release for Khalil to meet [...]
Rain and storms looks likely in Alabama’s forecast Monday and Tuesday
WVTM 13 LIVE DOPPLER RADAR | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS After a beautiful Easter weekend, showers and storms return to Alabama's forecast Monday and stick [...]
Tariff rollout routs global stocks, Silicon Valley tech shares among …
Silicon Valley technology giants’ stock values fell off a cliff amid a global selloff after President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon announced sweeping tariffs expected to boost U.S. prices and [...]
National Weather Service, NOAA layoffs hit hundreds of federal worker…
Hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.The layoffs [...]
Fierce winds, tornado threat: Severe storms will sweep across Alabama…
WVTM 13 LIVE DOPPLER RADAR | HOW TO GET WEATHER ALERTS | WAYS TO STAY SAFE | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOSAll eyes rest on the severe weather threat across the [...]
Chicago’s Son: Bulls retire the jersey of Derrick Rose
The Chicago Bulls announced they will retire Derrick Rose’s iconic No. 1 jersey, ensuring his legacy will forever hang in the rafters of the United Center. Derrick Rose’s story stands [...]
2025 Indiana Fever schedule announced
The Indiana Fever capped off a historic season, falling short to the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, ultimately leaving fans wanting more. On Dec. 2, the Indiana Fever [...]
Scolding Obama – Indianapolis Recorder
Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Larry Smith [...]
JPMorganChase holds panel for small business owners
From L to R: Melody Cooper; Caron Butler, Brenda Palms; Mikal Quarles, who spoke on the “Innovation and Inclusion: Keys to Small Business " business breakfast panel during the 2024 [...]
Reese, Chicago Sky defeat Clark, Indiana Fever 88-87 in thriller
In a thrilling WNBA showdown on June 23 at Wintrust Arena, the Chicago Sky edged out the Indiana Fever 88-87, bringing the Fever’s four-game winning streak to an abrupt halt. [...]
Swashbuckler Skenes shines MLB debut, Pirates win 10-9
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 30: Indianapolis Indians pitcher Paul Skenes (10) brings the heat to the plate during a Milb baseball game between the Buffalo Bisons and the Indianapolis Indians [...]
Trump says Nikki Haley ‘probably’ won’t be his running mate
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is “probably” not going to be chosen as Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate if he wins the Republican nomination, the former president told New [...]
‘Christmas Lawyer’ Jeremy Morris faces being disbarred over holiday decoration battle with Idaho HOA
A self-proclaimed “Christmas Lawyer” faces losing his legal license after he criticized a judge who banned his festive home display, which featured a live camel and 700,000 bulbs, allegedly calling [...]
Is Illinois’ mandatory road test for seniors fair? The 49 other state…
John Billis hasn't gotten a parking citation, let alone a traffic ticket, in about 50 years, he says. So why, Billis wonders, must he take a driving test to renew [...]
Edison Middle school boys basketball uses day off to give back
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Edison Middle School boys basketball team is undefeated so far. But the coach is also making sure they understand the importance of community through volunteering. [...]
On This Day: Black Panther leader Fred Hampton assassinated
On December 4, 1969, Fred Hampton, a rising activist in the Black Panther Party (BPP), was assassinated in a raid led by the Chicago Police Department. Hampton, 21 years old [...]
Couple, city fighting over backyard greenhouse
A plant-loving West Chicago couple's plans for a $7,000 backyard greenhouse have sprouted into something far more -- a public battle with city officials saying the structure has spiraled into [...]
Family of man shot to death by Elk Grove Village police hires Chicago…
The family of an Elk Grove Village man who police say confronted officers with a knife late Friday afternoon outside his Fern Drive home has retained a Chicago attorney. Jack [...]
How you can help those displaced by West Chicago apartment fire
Lorena Barroso stood outside her apartment building in West Chicago Friday, unsure of what the future holds. "I'm looking for a place ... there isn't one here," she said as [...]
Kane County, Woodridge receive state grants for trail improvements
The Kane County Forest Preserve District and Woodridge Park District are among 19 recipients of state grants for trail improvements. The Kane County Forest Preserve District will receive $200,000 for [...]
Lukumadness! serves up ‘crazy good Greek doughnuts’
Niko Boulougouris hopes his idea to make and sell "crazy good Greek doughnuts" -- a risk he confirmed was worth taking on a vacation to Iceland -- soon takes his [...]
Portillo’s to open on Randall Road in Algonquin Nov. 28
Portillo's will open the doors of its Algonquin restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28, following a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees will include Portillo's Vice President of Restaurant Support Michael [...]
$160 million allotted for aid to migrants in Chicago
As winter quickly approaches, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans Thursday for the state to spend an additional $160 million to aid and house a sustained influx of migrants sent to [...]
As one affordable housing project opens in Arlington Heights, another…
Affordable housing advocates in Arlington Heights celebrated the opening of a 40-unit apartment complex Wednesday, at the same time a proposed development in another part of town faces an uphill [...]
What to expect on the Kennedy Expressway this week
Three new ramps will close on the inbound Kennedy Expressway Monday allowing crews to rehab pavement as part of a three-year, $150 million project. The ramps comprise North Avenue to [...]
What you should know about the latest ramp closures, openings on Kenn…
Chicago area drivers can expect some new ramp contortions on the inbound Kennedy Expressway near downtown this week as a massive rehabilitation continues. For starters, the Ontario Street feeder ramp [...]
Nightmare on Chicago Street brings thrills, chills and zombies to dow…
The streets of Elgin were alive with the undead Saturday during the city's annual Nightmare on Chicago Street. Thousands of revelers descended on the downtown area for the annual celebration [...]
Flex-N-Gate workers stunned as Effingham plant lays off employees
EFFINGHAM (WCIA) — A Central Illinois plant is laying off workers for the foreseeable future. Flex-n-Gate in Effingham announced it’s shutting its doors because of the United Auto Workers strike [...]
Suburban residents react to Israel-Gaza conflict
From thousands of miles away, Chicago-area Jewish leaders and Palestinian activists expressed a mix of anger, grief and defiance after Hamas fighters launched a multipronged attack on Israel, and Israeli [...]
McLean Co. farmer saves horse from Texas
MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — More than a decade ago, Cropsey native Kelsey Allonge rescued a horse that was near death. Now, she’s continuing the mission she set out on [...]