Rosemont police investigate after Tara Reid says she was drugged at hotel bar
Rosemont police said they are investigating after actress Tara Reid said she was drugged at a hotel bar and taken to a local hospital on Sunday.
New England serial killer accused of new murders as authorities uncover decade-long crime spree: DA
Police said Kevin Lino has been identified as a Massachusetts serial killer allegedly linked to four murders of homeless men between 2010 and 2014.
Rev. Jesse Jackson in stable condition, not on life support, family says
The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., says he is in stable condition and is breathing without the assistance of machines. And the family clarifies that he is not on life support.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Harvard Med School 'intentional' explosion probed by FBI; 2 seen fleeing
The FBI is investigating after an "intentional" explosion inside a building on Harvard University's Longwood medical school campus early Saturday.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
Fans disappointed after Brandy's abrupt exit during Chicago 'The Boy Is Mine' concert
Singers Brandy and Monica performed on Saturday in Chicago, as part of their “The Boy is Mine" Tour. But fans were disappointed and confused when Brandy, 46, left the United Center stage abruptly due to what seemed like technical difficulties.
Husband, wife killed in fiery plane crash on Massachusetts highway
A small plane crashed early Monday on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, amid rain and strong winds from a nor’easter, killing two people on board and injuring one person on the ground.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Feds seek deployment of 100 troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents, Pritzker says
Gov. Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents and facilities.
'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline.
Labor Day violence in Chicago prompts Trump National Guard warning
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
Johnson criticizes Trump during Labor Day protest: 'No troops in Chicago!'
A Labor Day march in Chicago this year was not only about workers’ rights, but also President Trump’s threat to send in the National Guard.
Man scores 2 wins from one Powerball lottery drawing, landing him $2M
The Massachusetts man's simple mix-up led to two life-changing wins.
Father stabs son to death in San Jose, then killed by police after allegedly luring them to park
A father fatally stabbed his 9-year-old son at a San Jose park Sunday afternoon before being shot and killed by officers who responded to what turned out to be a misleading 911 call, police said.
9 dead in Massachusetts assisted living facility fire, officials say
Officials say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help.
Karen Read not guilty of murder of Boston police officer boyfriend
Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend in 2022.
Chicago anti-ICE protests prompt street closures while car speeds into crowd
Hundreds protest ICE arrests in downtown Chicago, leading to clashes with police, and a car speeding through a crowd.