44+ min ago  (337+ words) Christian Walker hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory on Sunday. Jake Meyers and Nick Allen added solo shots for Houston, which…...

57+ min ago  (258+ words) Calls to end the war in Iran continued to grow on Sunday, including from demonstrators in Chicago who called for an ceasefire. JC Navarette reports. Calls to end the war in Iran grew throughout the world and in Chicago on…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (295+ words) The police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, was arrested in Ohio on Friday, his family confirmed. Earl Mayo was arrested at 6: 03 p. m. and booked into the Clark County, Ohio, Jail at 6: 57 p. m. , reported WDTN, the NBC affiliate in Dayton. Court records in…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (541+ words) Why does the Indy 500 champion celebrate with a drink of milk in victory lane? Here is the story behind this iconic tradition and the Indiana dairy farmers, who play an integral part on race day. Malukas took the lead on…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (283+ words) Chicago police are continuing to investigate after a massive teen gathering on the Near West Side ended with more than a dozen arrests Sunday. Those arrests came during an event that also saw five Chicago police officers struck by a…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (90+ words) Chicago police are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was shot and killed inside of a Pullman residence on Sunday afternoon. According to authorities, the boy was shot in the head inside of a residence. The toddler was taken to an…...

6+ hour, 23+ min ago  (238+ words) May 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs" pitching staff has taken another hit as starter Edward…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (27+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Police work to break up large teen gathering on Near West Side...

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (332+ words) May 24, 2026; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats celebrates a goal against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Northwestern Wildcats finished as the runners-up in women's lacrosse the last two…...