3 victims, ages 13 to 16, shot by drive-by gunman in Chatham
Three juveniles, ages 13 to 16, were shot by automatic rifle fire as they stood outside in Chatham early Tuesday morning. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, ages 14 and 13, told Chicago police that a gunman opened fire on them from a red SUV in the 7900 block of South Maryland around 12:23 a.m., officials said.
Suburban movie theater opening new kind of movie screen — a first of its...
A first-of-its-kind panoramic movie theater screen — where moviegoers can immerse themselves with cinematic moments "literally surrounding them" — is coming to a Chicago suburb. Beginning this week, SCREENX, a 270-degree "panoramic movie experience" will open in suburban Addison at Marcus Addison Cinema, according to...
High-speed chase ends with arrest of suspects wanted in Chicago officer-involved shooting
Two people wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Chicago are in custody after leading police officers on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon through the south suburbs.
“At Night The Long Hatpin Was Woman’s Only Defense”: 20 Everyday Items From “Back...
"If women are not discriminating fighters at all times, they are at least versatile in their choice of weapons."
Truck driver sentenced to prison for hauling $2.5 million in cocaine from California to...
This week, a California truck driver was sentenced to federal prison for attempting to transport a large load of cocaine from California to Chicago. On April 28, Barstow resident Ronald Coleman, 45, was sentenced to eleven years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of...
Angry mob surrounds home of alleged serial cat killer. Then they realize they got...
A vigil turned violent Sunday after an angry mob targeted a home they believed was connected to an alleged serial cat killer — except, they got the wrong house. Community owners and activists gathered outside a home in Santa Ana , California , believing it belonged to the brother of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, who is...
The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80...
The only female unit to serve overseas in World War II is receiving a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, exactly 80 years after pulling off an incredible organizational feat. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six Triple Eight — was a predominantly Black, all-female unit that was...
US tariffs could cost China 5–10 million jobs, ‘onus’ on Beijing, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that U.S. tariffs on China will prove "unsustainable" for the country.
UPS says it is cutting 20,000 staff and shuttering over 70 facilities
UPS said it would cut 20,000 jobs in 2025 amid cost-cutting and facility closures, responding to soft demand and aiming to strengthen operations.
Adults arrested during downtown ‘teen trend’ failed to appear in court, alderman says
Two adults arrested on minor charges during a “teen takeover” in Streeterville late last month failed to show up for their court dates, Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said Monday evening. A judge has now issued warrants for their arrests. Swarms of people filled the streets near Columbus and...
