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Chicago February 16, 2025

CBP finds 161K fake US stamps in shipment from China

More than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps from China were recently seized in Chicago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday.

Chicago February 16, 2025

Firefighter paramedic led secret life as mafia hitman before family fell apart: son

Kyle Tekiela is the host of the true-crime podcast "Crook County," which details the rise and fall of his father Ken "The Kid" Tekiela in the Chicago Outfit.

Chicago February 12, 2025

Chicago mayor's office gives inside look at 'gift room' after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a 20-second video showing the inside of the city's "gift room" in an attempt at transparency. He was accused of improperly accepting gifts.

Media February 12, 2025

Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring policies

A University of Illinois Chicago professor filed a lawsuit after he said he was fired due to speaking out against the university's unlawful race-based hiring programs.

US Crime February 9, 2025

Exorcist priest accused of 'flossing' with girl's hair, 'growling' during St. Jude relics tour

A priest from Michigan who hosts "The Exorcist Files" podcast is now facing charges in Illinois after allegedly pulling out a teenage girl’s hair and using it to floss his teeth.

Politics February 6, 2025

'Tough decisions' in store for 'sanctuary' cities after Bondi turns off federal funding spigot

AG Pam Bondi's fund-withholding orders pursuant to sanctuary city statuses may affect states such as Pennsylvania, New York, California and Illinois.

Media February 6, 2025

15 state AGs vow to protect trans procedures for minors despite Trump executive order

The Illinois attorney general and 14 others signed a joint statement declaring they will ignore the executive order banning life-altering gender procedures for children.

US February 4, 2025

Residents call out Chicago officials for 'harmful' display depicting Uncle Sam, Netanyahu as murderers

Chicago residents have been divided by a controversial art display depicting Benjamin Netanyahu and Uncle Sam as murderers, with some accusing it of being antisemitic.

Chicago February 2, 2025

Airplane wing strikes tug vehicle at Chicago airport, leaving driver hospitalized

The wing of an American Airlines plane struck a tug vehicle at O’Hare International Airport and sent the driver to the hospital.

Media February 1, 2025

Sen. Durbin torches Trump admin for letting Dr. Phil join Chicago deportation raids: 'Why is he there?'

Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the Trump administration for allowing Dr. Phil McGraw to join deportation operations in Chicago last weekend.

FBI February 1, 2025

Fugitive on FBI's 10 Most Wanted List for killing his bride in Illinois captured in Mexico

A fugitive on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for allegedly killing his wife on their wedding night more than 12 years ago was captured in Mexico.