Emmett Till signage unveiled at Bronzeville church that’s becoming a national monumentTill’s murder and the activism of his mother caught the nation’s attention about the harsh cruelty of racism and helped spur the fight for civil rights. August 01, 2023
Northwestern assistant volleyball coach and players stick up for their program despite hazing allegationsNorthwestern head volleyball coach Shane Davis did not appear at the annual Big Ten media day amid allegations made in a pending lawsuit. August 01, 2023
Donald Trump has now been indicted for a 3rd time. Here’s where all the investigations standDonald Trump has now been indicted for the third time, with the former president being charged Tuesday in Washington over his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. August 01, 2023
Northwestern, amid hazing fallout, taps former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch to review athletics programsFormer U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will lead a sweeping review of Northwestern University and its beleaguered athletics department. August 01, 2023
Bartlett man, 18, drowned Saturday while swimming in Lake Michigan at Gary, officials sayAn 18-year-old Bartlett man drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Michigan at Gary, Indiana, where high north winds created dangerous rip currents and hampered search efforts, officials said. August 01, 2023
Afternoon Briefing: Shedd Aquarium to build Nickel the sea turtle a new homeGood afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. August 01, 2023
Man killed after being thrown from his motorcycle in 3-vehicle crash in unincorporated HuntleyA motorcyclist from Elgin died Saturday morning following a three-vehicle crash in unincorporated Huntley, according to the McHenry Sheriff’s Office. August 01, 2023
Tuesday forecast: Slight chance of rain by 3 p.m., officials sayWeather officials said there is a slight chance of rain Tuesday as temperatures were expected to hit 80 degrees. August 01, 2023
Man, 64, dies from injuries in Oak Park explosion, officials sayA 64-year-old man died Thursday night from injuries he suffered in an explosion at an Oak Park building where he lived, officials said. August 01, 2023
Shedd Aquarium announces 40-foot Caribbean tunnel, new learning studio as part of ongoing $500 million planThe Shedd Aquarium released plans on Tuesday to significantly upgrade many of its exhibits, gardens and learning spaces by 2027. August 01, 2023
In memoriam: Richard Barancik, artful architect and last of the ‘Monuments Men,’ is dead at 98The monuments that an architect leaves are the buildings he designed, and Richard Barancick’s buildings dot the skyline and pepper the country. August 01, 2023
Teenage girl dies, another wounded in Monday night shooting on South SideA 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead, and another teenage girl was grazed by gunfire Monday night in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. August 01, 2023
Daywatch: Plant poachers damage Cook County forest preservesGood morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. August 01, 2023
Oak Park has promoted integration for more than 50 years. New challenges have local officials reevaluating their approach.Over the last 50 years, Oak Park has succeeded in transforming itself from a majority-white enclave to a more racially diverse community. But some say new pressures from a lack of affordable housing to sky-high property taxes and lingering racial tensions threaten to undo those gains. August 01, 2023
Plant poachers damage Cook County forest preserves as demand for ramps and morels makes foraging more profitableSome gather small amounts of plants for personal use, but the majority of foraging is strictly to sell to restaurants for profit, forest preserve officials say. August 01, 2023
US News says Rush, Northwestern among top hospitals in the country, amid controversy over ratings systemThe ratings release follows criticism leveled at U.S. News over its ranking systems, which some hospitals say don’t paint an accurate picture of quality. July 31, 2023
Notable celebrity and newsmaker deaths of 2023 A look at the notable celebrities and newsmakers who died in 2023. July 31, 2023
Harsh drills at Northwestern raise question of when sports practice crosses the line into abuseA female volleyball player at Northwestern claims that her head coach punished her by singling her out for harsh drills in front of the team and other coaches. July 31, 2023
Angus Cloud, breakout star of HBO’s ‘Euphoria,’ dead at 25Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25. July 31, 2023
‘I wish I could say it was something new:’ Police, activists step in to assist in city’s latest mass shooting in North Lawndale“When acts of violence occur, it’s more than just the direct victims and their families who are affected,” interim CPD superintendent Fred Waller said during a press conference Monday. July 31, 2023