US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tu…
After rocky first year, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor says he isn’t taking orders from Washington
When Chicago’s top federal prosecutor is asked if his office takes marching orders from Washington, he doesn’t mince wor…
Blackhawks lose to new rival Sharks in final road game
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Blackhawks won just once during each of their last two road trips this season, but their quality …
Horoscope for Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March …
Dolton firefighters raise safety concerns, village pushes back
Members of the Dolton Fire Department are sounding the alarm on what they allege are safety concerns and failures under …
Rapper Offset hospitalized after being shot near Florida casino: reports
Rapper and songwriter Offset was shot Monday near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, a spokesperson t…
Michigan beats UConn 69-63 for first championship since 1989 and Big Ten's first since 2000
INDIANAPOLIS — It started with a little over three minutes to go in the first half, when one of Michigan’s burly 6-9 for…
Brandon Young has crisp spot start for Orioles, who beat White Sox 2-1 to snap 3-game skid
CHICAGO (AP) — Spot starter Brandon Young pitched five scoreless innings, Gunnar Henderson homered and the Baltimore Ori…
White Sox outfielder Austin Hays sidelined by a right hamstring strain
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox outfielder Austin Hays left Monday night's game against Baltimore with a right hamstring strain…
Chicago's cherry blossoms are blooming — but for a limited time
Luying Deng missed seeing the cherry blossoms on Easter Sunday. So, she made it a point on Monday to head to Jackson Par…
Sprawling Canadian High pressure brings late wintry chill to the area
Tuesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds and highs more typical of late February than April.…
Horoscope for Monday, April 06, 2026
Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March …
Cubs split doubleheader, drop series to Guardians
CLEVELAND — With the wind blowing in and with cold temperatures, Progressive Field was the perfect run-suppressing envir…
Chicago officers track down teddy bear stolen from downtown chocolate shop
Chicago police went above and beyond Friday night to make sure a stolen teddy bear made it back home.…
Mune and Malort? Chicago is White Sox star Munetaka Murakami's kind of town
Give him a second, city. Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami just completed his first weekend in Chicago and the White So…
Monday forecast: Breezy, cool start with showers possible
Temperatures throughout the day on Monday will stay seasonable but on the chillier side, with cloudy skies sticking arou…
CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader
CLEVELAND (AP) — CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians r…
BREAKING NEWS: White Sox — after sweeping Blue Jays — are almost mediocre
There’s something mathematically beautiful about a baseball season. Three strikes, three outs, nine innings and 162 game…
Illinois conversion therapy ban intact after Supreme Court ruling, though advocates wary of future challenges
As a gay teen growing up in Benton, Illinois, Curtis Lopez-Galloway would be driven hours across state lines into Kentuc…
Boil order in effect for parts of Hickory Hills after water pressure valve fails
The city of Hickory Hills has issued a boil water advisory for some residents Sunday after a pressure valve failure, off…