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- Lawsuit accusing state police of 'dragnet surveillance' by using license plate readers dismissedby Mary Norkol on April 3, 2025 at 4:05 pm
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused Illinois State Police of excessive surveillance and of violating the constitution through its […]
- Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump's tariff shockby Stan Choe | AP on April 3, 2025 at 3:32 pm
Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. […]
- Venezuelan man arrested by ICE to be released temporarily to donate kidney to his brotherby Violet Miller on April 3, 2025 at 3:15 pm
A Venezuelan man from Cicero will be temporarily released from ICE custody to donate a kidney to his ailing brother, according to immigration […]
- Resisting mayoral pressure, Choose Chicago picks tourism vet Kristen Reynolds as CEOby David Roeder on April 3, 2025 at 2:58 pm
After fending off pressure to hire an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the city’s tourism marketing agency has ended a more than year-long search for […]
- Police release picture of SUV involved in Avondale hit-and-runby Sun-Times Wire on April 3, 2025 at 2:29 pm
Chicago police are looking for the driver of a sport-utility vehicle wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured a 44-year-old […]
- Illegal immigrants in Aurora, Colorado arrested for targeting homeowners in ‘sophisticated’ burglaries: policeon April 3, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Five Colombian nationals are in ICE custody and facing charges after authorities in Aurora, Colorado, arrested them for conducting a sophisticated burglary operation.
- Missing Wisconsin teen found more than two months after disappearanceon April 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Sophia Franklin, 16, of Wisconsin was found safe in Nebraska after two months on the run with Gary Day, who is also suspected of being the father of Franklin's child.
- ICE accelerating removal operations by adding 500 more beds in Florida jailon April 3, 2025 at 2:57 pm
The Glades County Jail in Florida will assist ICE by designating 500 beds for illegal immigrant detainees as the Trump administration continues to accelerate deportation efforts.
- Tropical vacation accident kills chef who worked at Michelin-starred restauranton April 3, 2025 at 2:54 pm
A Michelin-starred restaurant chef died in a freak accident when she was struck by a boulder on a vacation hike in Hawaii with her boyfriend.
- American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video showson April 3, 2025 at 2:51 pm
Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane evacuated the aircraft from its wings after smoke was reported in the cabin upon landing in Augusta, Georgia.
- Florida deputy killed in shootout outside Dollar General storeon April 3, 2025 at 2:35 pm
A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot in a shootout with a suspect in Florida on Wednesday, according to authorities in Walton County.
- US bans romantic and sexual relationships with Chinese citizens for government employees in Chinaon April 3, 2025 at 2:33 pm
The U.S. government implemented a new policy in January that bans government employees in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.
- 'Who is the lucky winner?': Illinois Mega Millions winner has not come forward to claim $349M jackpotby Marisa Rodriguez on April 3, 2025 at 4:10 pm
A $349 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed in Illinois, with the winning ticket sold at Casey's General Store in Cortland, and the winner has 12 months to claim their prize.
- Cubs home opener: Some things to know for fans heading to Wrigley Field on Fridayby Michael Johnson on April 3, 2025 at 4:04 pm
For fans attending Wrigley Field for the Cubs homer opener Friday afternoon, there are some numbers to keep in mind. The Wrigley Field fan text messaging service is available in the ballpark to report issues in the park without leaving your seat at the game. Fans can also report suspicious activity by sending a text [...]
- Morgan Wallen selling new merch inspired by remark after abrupt 'SNL' departureby Michael Bartiromo on April 3, 2025 at 3:14 pm
Morgan Wallen isn’t about to let his new catchphrase go un-monetized.
- Jon Scheyer, a Chicagoland prep basketball legend, going for 3rd national title with Duke — this time as head coachby Michael Johnson on April 3, 2025 at 2:36 pm
Jon Scheyer is two victories shy of winning his third NCAA Division I national championship with the storied Duke men's basketball program: one as a player, one as an assistant coach, and — with wins in San Antonio on Saturday and Monday — one as a head coach. He's also a north suburban native who [...]
- Some Republicans vote to reject President Trump’s Canada tariffsby Reshad Hudson on April 3, 2025 at 2:28 pm
On Wednesday, a group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on a resolution to undo President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Trump's massive 46% Vietnam tariffs pummel Nike, American Eagle and Wayfairon April 3, 2025 at 4:50 pm
The country became a popular alternative for furniture, apparel and toymakers trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing
- We're jumping into this tariffs-driven market plunge and buying two stockson April 3, 2025 at 4:48 pm
One name has great pricing power, the other does most of its business in the U.S.
- Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear marketon April 3, 2025 at 4:45 pm
Small-cap stocks officially entered bear market territory on Thursday, seeing at least a 20% loss since their latest high.
- YouTube announces Shorts editing features amid potential TikTok banon April 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The new features should make it easier for creators to upload and edit videos for YouTube Shorts.
- Plaid raises funding at $6 billion valuation, enabling some employees to cash outon April 3, 2025 at 3:56 pm
Plaid announced a new funding round that values the fintech company at less than half of its peak price tag four years ago.
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