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- Four beluga whales on way to Shedd from closed Canadian park: reportby Stefano Esposito on July 21, 2026 at 1:02 am
Four beluga whales from a shuttered aquatic park in Niagara Falls, Canada, were on their way to Shedd Aquarium Monday as part of an “unprecedented […]
- 6 heat-related deaths in Cook County mark July as deadliest month in more than a decadeby Elvia Malagón on July 20, 2026 at 11:07 pm
Six people in Cook County have died from heat-related causes in July so far, marking the deadliest stretch of extreme hot-weather deaths since at […]
- Chicago police officer among 2 shot during hostage situation in Albany Parkby Mohammad Samra on July 20, 2026 at 7:28 pm
A suspect was arrested Monday after he allegedly shot a Chicago police officer and another person during a hostage situation in Albany Park on the […]
- Former Holiday Hills police chief charged with making nearly 300 unauthorized searches: court recordsby Sun-Times Wire on July 20, 2026 at 5:56 pm
A former Holiday Hills police chief and part-time Prairie Grove officer was charged with making hundreds of unauthorized searches during his time […]
- Former Illinois public health chief Nirav Shah drops Maine Senate bidby Tina Sfondeles on July 20, 2026 at 4:57 pm
The former Illinois' public health chief who oversaw a series of fatal Legionnaires disease outbreaks at the Quincy veterans home has dropped his bid […]
- 5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in Ohio river
on July 20, 2026 at 10:19 pmFive people drowned in the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, after others jumped in to rescue a struggling swimmer, the Delaware County Sheriff says.
- Repeat offender busted again less than 24 hours after release in brazen jewelry store theft case: police
on July 20, 2026 at 10:11 pmSurveillance video captures a California teen allegedly stealing jewelry from a store less than 24 hours after his jail release on identical charges.
- Lee Gilley begs for Italian protection as alleged squatter targets home where pregnant wife was killed
on July 20, 2026 at 9:50 pmA criminal investigation was opened into an attempted takeover of Lee and Christa Gilley's vacant Houston home after a disputed warranty deed surfaced.
- Jiu-jitsu instructor and pastor accused of horrific crimes against children in exclusive California enclave
on July 20, 2026 at 9:32 pmBail was set at $17.5 million for Emmanuel Marchica, a Hollister pastor accused of years of child sexual abuse across multiple community locations.
- Gunman charged after wounding 9 in Tucson nightlife shooting before cop takes him down
on July 20, 2026 at 8:44 pmA 21-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges after allegedly opening fire in Tucson’s downtown nightlife district, wounding nine people before police took him down.
- 'Long Island Lolita' Amy Fisher's son charged as cops probe possible microwave link in cat's killing
on July 20, 2026 at 8:33 pmBrett Bellera, son of Amy Fisher, and his girlfriend face felony animal cruelty charges after their cat allegedly died from extreme heat exposure.
- Family identifies young woman found fatally shot in home owned by Rep Ayanna Pressley's husband
on July 20, 2026 at 7:52 pmFamily members identified the young woman found fatally shot inside a Boston property owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband as police continue investigating.
- Reinforcing surge of wildfire smoke arrives behind southbound moving cold front
by Bill Snyder on July 21, 2026 at 1:17 amAnother wave of wildfire smoke is likely to pass through the area Tuesday morning, sinking south into central Illinois as the day proceeds.
- New Air Force One to be 'maxed out' with upgrades amid questions about security features: Trump
by Max Rego and The Hill on July 21, 2026 at 12:10 amPresident Donald Trump announced plans to upgrade the Qatari-gifted Air Force One within a month following security concerns during his recent trip.
- Suspect arrested in deadly Round Lake Beach shooting; victim identified
by Alonzo Small on July 20, 2026 at 11:49 pmROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. (WGN) — Police in north suburban Round Lake Beach say a man was shot and killed in the area Sunday night. A suspect is in custody. The Lake County Coroner's Office on Monday identified the shooting victim as 31-year-old Kevin Rodriguez-Ruiz of Round Lake Park. According to police, at around 9:30 p.m., on July 19, officers [...]
- Mass layoffs and furloughs still on the table as CPS navigates budget crisis
by Tahman Bradley on July 20, 2026 at 11:17 pmChicago Public Schools stakeholders discussed the district's 2026 budget during hearings held Monday, highlighting potential layoffs and furloughs unless a significant bailout plan is secured.
- Where are Darren Bailey and the Illinois GOP?
by Ben Bradley on July 20, 2026 at 11:01 pmCHICAGO (WGN) — A sexual harassment scandal. Crime concerns. There is no shortage of issues Illinois republicans could pounce on; but other than fanning the flames on social media and issuing press releases, they've been fairly quiet. Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey hasn't held a press conference in more than a month in the Chicago [...]
- Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current priceson July 20, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.
- Jim Cramer says it's time to look beyond tech as AI uncertainty rattles the marketon July 20, 2026 at 10:20 pm
CNBC's Jim Cramer says the AI trade has become too unpredictable, making this a better time to put new money into high-quality companies outside of technology.
- Trump imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods over alleged trade discriminationon July 20, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Canada's relationship with the U.S. has frayed amid Trump's tariff-heavy agenda and vocal displeasure with the nations' trilateral trade pact with Mexico.
- Trump says Netanyahu won't be arrested in New York, pushing back on Mamdanion July 20, 2026 at 9:50 pm
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court related to the war on Gaza.
- Alphabet stock pops on report it's developing a more efficient AI chipon July 20, 2026 at 8:44 pm
The new AI chip, called "Frozen v2," would embed parts of Gemini's architecture directly into the silicon, according to the report.
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