David Letterman reacts to the end of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show': ‘It's a huge mistake'
The legendary former “Late Show” host spoke with Craig Melvin ahead of the show’s last episode.
May 21, 2026Open source
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Tow truck procession to honor late Carl's Towing employee
Melvin Buck, who died in March, is remembered as a mentor to other drivers.
May 15, 2026Open source
‘Today’s Craig Melvin Geeks Out Over Chad Michael Murray’s Latest Project
Anchor Craig Melvin discovered he has something in common with one of Today‘s latest guests.
May 4, 2026Open source
Southern Ute chairman resigns after nearly 15 years
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Chairman Melvin Baker announced Monday he will resign after nearly 15 years in office. The decision was for “personal reasons,”...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Ford City Mall to shut down over safety concerns, ending 60-year run on the Southwest Side
Chicago's iconic Ford City Mall will shut down permanently in about five weeks due to what city attorneys have described as unsafe conditions, ending its mor...
May 15, 2026Open source
Police looking for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured woman in East Garfield Park crosswalk
After a serious hit-and-run, Chicago police are looking for a Ford Fusion. The crash happened near West Franklin Boulevard and North Kedzie Avenue.
May 15, 2026Open source
Chicago Bears 2026 schedule: Thanksgiving game on tap vs. Detroit Lions for 5th time in 9 seasons
The Chicago Bears once again will play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit.
May 14, 2026Open source
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OSU captures record-setting win against Eastern Illinois, earns rematch with Stanford
OSU scored multiple runs in each inning to set the tone in an NCAA Tournament opening victory. The Cowgirls face Stanford on Saturday who has defeated them t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Student-led BEACON House focuses on affordable, energy-efficient housing
A student-led team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is working to make energy-efficient housing more accessible through the Illinois Solar Deca...
May 15, 2026Open source
Some suburban mayors push back on Pritzker's affordable housing initiative
Some suburban mayors are pushing back on Gov. JB Pritzker's Building Up Illinois Developments initiative focused on affordable housing.
May 15, 2026Open source
Lewis and Clark departure event honors expedition’s start in Madison County
Re-enactors and artisans marked the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition departure at Madison County’s historic site near Hartford.
May 11, 2026Open source
Rock County jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting young girl multiple times
Ethan Brown of Rockford, Illinois, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of child enticement in Beloit in 20...
May 8, 2026Open source
Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino announces major expansion plans
The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois announced its plans for a major expansion, adding a hotel and convention center.
May 8, 2026Open source
Hard Rock Casino Rockford to add hotel, convention center
"We’re doubling down on Rockford,” Geno Iafrate, president of Hard Rock Casino Rockford, said in a news release.
May 8, 2026Open source
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May 3, 2026Open source
Planning a high school reunion gets complicated when age becomes the theme | Joe Crawford
A Joe Crawford column imagines a 45th high school reunion filled with wheelchairs, hearing aids, and jokes about aging.
May 2, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker’s affordable housing plan tests his relationship with local leaders
Gov. JB Pritzker's affordable housing plan would speed up housing development and make more options available. But in the midst of a reelection campaign and...
May 2, 2026Open source
Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Budget, Policy Before End of Spring Session
With the spring legislative session coming to a close at the end of May, the clock is ticking to approve a budget. Meanwhile, affordability is front of mind...
May 2, 2026Open source
3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town?
3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town?
Apr 29, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Illinois
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Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
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