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Iowa May 24, 2024

More severe weather hits the Midwest as Iowans recover from devastating twister

A large storm system swept the Midwest on Friday, with multiple tornadoes being reported across the region shortly after a separate storm laid waste to Greenfield, Iowa.

Illinois May 24, 2024

Extremely rare "blue-eyed" cicada spotted in Chicago suburb

Two families in the Illinois suburbs found a "one in a million" blue-eyed cicada while exploring in their backyard, snapping picture of the rare insect.

Insects May 22, 2024

Billions of noisy cicadas emerge from slumber across the US

Billions of the buzzing cicadas are expected thanks to a 'double brood,' not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas emerge at the same time.

CRIME May 22, 2024

6 men charged with staging string of Chicago-area robberies to get immigration visas

The U.S. Attorney's Office charged six men with conspiracy to commit visa fraud after staging a series of fake robberies across Chicago and its suburbs.

CRIME May 22, 2024

Illinois politicians aim to change word 'offender' to 'justice-impacted individual'

Illinois Democratic state lawmakers want to replace the word "offender" with "justice-impacted individual" in a new bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday.

Illinois May 22, 2024

Elite university journalism professor exposed for monthslong campaign justifying Hamas

A Northwestern journalism professor is coming under fire from members of Congress for "hateful antisemitic canards" ahead of a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.

Illinois May 20, 2024

Man accused of opening fire outside Chicago's Wrigley Field to be held without bail

37-year-old Raphael Hammond has been ordered to remain in custody without bail, on a charge of being a felon in possession of a handgun in a shooting outside Wrigley Field.

Chicago May 19, 2024

High school senior nearing graduation killed in crash after college student allegedly drove drunk at 131 mph

A 21-year-old college student is accused of driving under the influence while causing a crash that killed a high school senior days away from graduating.

Media May 17, 2024

Chicago Mayor touts his achievements leading 'greatest freaking city in the world’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his accomplishments in a full year after his initial inauguration in 2023, from the migrant crisis to Black representation in government.

Campus Controversy May 16, 2024

Chicago police clear out anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University

Chicago police began clearing an anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University and the school warned that anyone who breaches the fence will be arrested.

Police and Law Enforcement May 15, 2024

Remembering police officers who lost their lives on duty last year

A recent report shows a 60% increase in police officers killed in the line of duty since 2018. These are eight stories of those who lost their lives while on duty last year.