National
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A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
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A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.
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Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history
Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history
3 days ago
Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American
Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani's family.
3 days ago
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”
3 days ago
3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement
Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
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At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.
4 days ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them
Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.
4 days ago
White Sox OF Pereira placed on 7-day concussion injured list after crashing into fence
After making the play, Pereira was down for a few minutes before leaving the field.
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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
The holiday — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the day when U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in the Texas port city with the declaration of freedom in General Order No. 3.
4 days ago
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.
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‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Now-cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor
DOJ commits to paying former defendants’ attorneys’ fees as case fallout continues.
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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
In its announcement, it cited problems in California, Illinois and New York — three states where Democrats are in control.
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Tiago Splitter takes over as Bulls coach and promises team will compete every night
“Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin.
5 days ago
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen is from Chicago.
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Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime
“I understand why it was interpreted that way, and I apologize for that, but no, the intent was not there,” Lu told WMAQ-TV before his arrest.
5 days ago
Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday.
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Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests. He called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February.
