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- 1 arrested, protesters pepper sprayed at University of Chicago graduationby Violet Miller on June 2, 2024 at 2:36 am
One person was arrested amid a protest Saturday against the war in Gaza at the University of Chicago as the South Side school was holding graduation […]
- Woman charged in beating death of man in South Shoreby Sun-Times Wire on June 2, 2024 at 12:34 am
A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man whose battered body was found Thursday inside a home in South Shore, […]
- 10,560 ciudadanos mexicanos en Illinois votarán en históricas elecciones presidencialesby Andrea Flores on June 1, 2024 at 9:56 pm
Los votantes mexicanos harán historia este domingo ya que probablemente elijan a la primera mujer presidenta.A la cabeza de la votación está la […]
- Chicago-area teens flock to DMVs for exclusive summer appointmentsby Jake Wittich | For the Sun-Times on June 1, 2024 at 9:14 pm
More than 2,600 Illinois teenagers are gearing up to get behind the wheel under a new program expanding hours exclusively for teens at Chicago-area […]
- Do you have a story to share about being queer in Chicago?by Sun-Times staff on June 1, 2024 at 7:03 pm
Do you have a story to share about being queer in Chicago?Sun-Times, Vocalo and WBEZ are looking to spotlight LGBTQ+ stories in our city. These […]
- Georgia man allegedly beat girlfriend, killed bystander who attempted to intervene in Floridaon June 2, 2024 at 7:34 am
A Georgia man was arrested in Florida after detectives say he beat his girlfriend and punched a man who attempted to intervene in the altercation.
- Helicopter pilot plummets near residential home in fiery crash, police sayon June 2, 2024 at 4:33 am
A helicopter pilot in New Hampshire lost control during a landing and plummeted near a residence in a fiery crash on Saturday afternoon, state police said.
- Coast Guard rescues 8 people, including child, after boat capsizes 36 miles west of Florida coastlineon June 2, 2024 at 2:06 am
A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew came to the rescue of seven adults and one child after their boat capsized 36 miles west off of the Boca Grande, Florida, coastline.
- Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting siteon June 2, 2024 at 1:17 am
The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- Mugshots of the week: May 26-June 1, 2024on June 2, 2024 at 12:00 am
These mugshots were taken for arrests made throughout the U.S. the week of May 26-June 1, 2024.
- Arizona police officer killed by gunman while responding to 'disturbance'on June 1, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Joshua Briese, a young officer at the Gila River Police Department in Arizona, was killed while responding to a disturbance call in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.
- Chad Daybell sentenced to death in Idaho for murder of Lori Vallow's 2 children, first wifeon June 1, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Two days after being found guilty of murdering Lori Vallow's two kids and his first wife, Chad Daybell was sentenced to death in an Idaho courtroom Saturday.
- Sunday's clouds clear out, but NNE Winds keep it cooler lakesideby WGN-TV Tom Skilling Weather Center on June 2, 2024 at 5:14 am
Sunday's clouds dissipate but NNE Winds flowing off Lake Michigan waters keep temperatures in the 60s by the lake...
- Humboldt Park's Puerto Rico Town renamed 'Barrio Borikén'by Angelica Sanchez on June 2, 2024 at 2:17 am
CHICAGO — A celebration got underway in Humboldt Park on Saturday as a section of the neighborhood was renamed. The area formerly known as 'Puerto Rico Town' will now be known as Barrio Borikén, to better reflect the people of the community. Among the celebrations was a Taíno Areyto, a visual, colorful ceremonial dance of [...]
- 3 Chicagoland WWII veterans to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandyby Jackie Bange on June 2, 2024 at 1:39 am
CHICAGO — Three Chicago area World War II veterans headed out on a trip to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. WGN-TV crews met them at O'Hare as they started their journey on Saturday morning. Among them was 99-year-old Dick Rung, of Carol Stream, who recently discussed his experience with WGN-TV. Rung [...]
- Adames hits winning RBI single in 10th and Brewers beat White Sox 4-3by Associated Press on June 2, 2024 at 1:04 am
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the White Sox 4-3 on Saturday to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games. Adames also had a two-out, two-run single in the seventh inning. “It was a good win,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “It could [...]
- Girls Inc. of Chicago empowers young girls with 'Innovate Her Festival'by Judy Wang on June 2, 2024 at 12:58 am
CHICAGO — Dozens of girls from middle to high school got the chance to learn about possible career choices on Saturday at an event that sought to empower them to think about their future. It was all at the third annual 'Innovate Her Festival,' hosted by Girls Inc. of Chicago. WGN's Judy Wang has more [...]
- China's defense chief warns those seeking to separate Taiwan from China face 'self-destruction'on June 2, 2024 at 4:36 am
Dong said China is committed to "peaceful reunification," but added "this principle is increasingly being eroded by separatists for Taiwan independence."
- Modi's BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India's election, exit polls showon June 2, 2024 at 2:43 am
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set for a rare third consecutive term in power, as local exit polls on Saturday suggest his Bharatiya Janata Party will clinch a parliamentary majority.
- Boeing, NASA cancel Starliner launch attempt scheduled Sunday after failed Saturday take-offon June 1, 2024 at 9:52 pm
Boeing aimed to launch its first Starliner flight with astronauts on board on Saturday but called it off minutes before take-off.
- South Africa's ruling ANC loses majority in country's most sweeping political shift in 30 yearson June 1, 2024 at 8:02 pm
South Africa's governing African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority of 30 years, in the country's most sweeping political shift since the end of the apartheid.
- Retired U.S. Navy admiral charged in bribery scheme with tech CEOs for $500,000 salaryon June 1, 2024 at 6:58 pm
Robert Burke started working as a senior partner at Next Jump with a starting annual salary of $500,000 and 100,000 stock options in 2022, the DOJ said.
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