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A first-of-its-kind state law would force gun manufacturers to pay for a portion of the financial toll of gun violence in Illinois. Gun violence costs the state about $20 billion annually, according to estimates based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That figure includes direct costs li

Since "Operation Midway Blitz" began, Cook County has seen a sharp decline in spending by Latin American-born residents at local businesses.

Palos Heights’ Doughs Guys Bakery announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the business will be closing its doors for good effective on Dec. 31. The bakery at 12248 S. Harlem Ave. was started about 14 years ago by Sean O’Neill and his wife, Sharon O’Neill. Sean passed away three years ago after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Oak Lawn’s annual Fall Music Festival returns this weekend to the Village Green at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue. “Our Fall Festival is one of Oak Lawn’s most cherished traditions, and we’re proud to see it grow year after year,” said Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer. “This year’s attractions and expanded entertainment line

TARGET shoppers are among many customers set to be hit with a higher flat fee at the checkout under new rules approved by local officials. The change will steadily rise over the next few years before one everyday item is banned altogether in 2030. Shoppers in Oak Park, Illinois, will...

A vehicle lost control and drove into the Little Calumet River in West Pullman Tuesday morning, with one man rescued and in serious condition and a woman missing, Chicago police said.

The nearly three-hour film titled "You Can See Everything" follows Elizabeth Holmes in the 34 days before she began her federal prison sentence for defrauding investors about her blood-testing start-up company, Theranos. The documentary was produced by comedian Nathan Fielder and filmmaker Lance Oppenheim. It will be r

The reported death of Matt McGinnis following a motorcycle crash in Illinois has left family members, friends, and others who knew him grieving a painful loss. News of his reported passing has brought sadness to people who valued his friendship, kindness, and presence. McGinnis is being remembered as someone whose...

A Chicago pastor reacts to the Washington Park shooting that left 15 people shot and one dead, calling out Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Comfortable shoes are practically a requirement when shopping at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora. This enormous open-air destination brings together dozens of major brands, giving bargain hunters plenty of opportunities to compare prices, browse seasonal sales, and discover unexpected deals without driving between se