The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attackThe gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers will be sentenced to death. August 02, 2023
Here are the top lottery prizes in US history ahead of the $1.25B Mega Millions jackpot drawing FridayThe estimated $1.25 billion prize is one of the biggest in U.S. lottery history, with the jackpot building since someone last matched all six numbers and won on April 18. August 02, 2023
Langham hotel reaches $1.2 million settlement over alleged sexual assault by massage therapist The hotel settled a similar case in August 2022, an attorney said August 02, 2023
Afternoon Briefing: Probation program for first-time gun offenders extendedGood afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. August 02, 2023
Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the USBrowse the map to see where active wildfires are burning in the United States. August 02, 2023
Diversion program for people caught with illegal guns for the first time is expanded, extendedA probation program for people charged for the first time with illegally possessing a gun will continue indefinitely under legislation signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. August 02, 2023
Watch live: Mayor Brandon Johnson to answer questions from the mediaChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon. August 02, 2023
Bus crashes into home on Northwest Side, at least one injured, Chicago police said A bus struck a parked vehicle and hit a utility police before veering into a home Wednesday morning leaving at least one person hospitalized with neck pains, Chicago police said. August 02, 2023
Metea Valley High School teacher lands 9-year prison term for sexually assaulting student multiple timesA former choir teacher at Metea Valley High School has been sentenced to nine years in prison for having inappropriate sexual contact with a former student, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. August 02, 2023
Former Northwestern football player alleges racist ‘Cinco de Mayo’ head-shaving in 10th hazing lawsuitTen athletes are now suing over alleged hazing incidents at Northwestern University. The latest lawsuit involves a former player who accuses the athletic department of allowing racist and sexual abuse to thrive. August 02, 2023
Daywatch: What’s in the indictment against Donald Trump?Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. August 02, 2023
Chicago’s ‘Oppenheimer’ ties: From one family’s letter to the Doomsday Clock, the Manhattan Project director’s legacy thrives here.From one family’s letter to the Doomsday Clock, the Manhattan Project director’s legacy thrives here. August 02, 2023
Migrants are moved out of police station near Grant Park ahead of Lollapalooza, some to newly opened Broadway Armory shelter across townThe 1st District police station has been one of the busier ones for housing migrants since an influx from the southern border began arriving. August 01, 2023
Postal carrier shot on route in Kilbourn Park on Northwest SideA U.S. Postal Service spokesperson confirmed that a letter carrier was shot Tuesday afternoon in the city's Kilbourn Park neighborhood. August 01, 2023
James O’Connor Sr., former ComEd CEO and philanthropic leader, diesO'Connor led energy giant Commonwealth Edison for nearly two decades August 01, 2023
Donald Trump charged by Justice Department on 2020 election interference Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, a frantic but ultimately failed endeavor that culminated in the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol. August 01, 2023
What is in the election-meddling indictment against Donald Trump Donald Trump has promoted baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him. In truth, Trump was the one who tried to steal the election, federal prosecutors said in a sprawling indictment that paints the former president as desperate to cling to power. August 01, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court flips to liberal controlJanet Protasiewicz’s win carries tremendous weight in Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court has been the last word on some of the biggest political and policy battles of the past decade-plus. August 01, 2023
Norfolk Southern rethinks how company responds to problems with overheating bearings after train derailmentThe new rules Norfolk Southern issued the following day said that in a situation like that when any damage is noticed on a hot bearing, the railroad will send out a mechanical inspector to look at a car before it is moved. August 01, 2023
Protests held across region against Indiana abortion ban taking effectAcross the region and across the state Monday evening, the Indiana National Organization for Women held vigils in support of abortion rights in advance of the state’s near-total ban on abortions slated to take effect Tuesday, though there was a glimmer of hope for reproductive rights supporters. August 01, 2023