The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas is set to end on Saturday.
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?
Day: February 27, 2025
Supreme Court, for now, blocks order for Trump administration to release billions in US foreign aid
Chief Justice John Roberts said late Wednesday that the order issued by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali will remain on hold until the high court has a chance to weigh in more fully.
Tre Holloman’s buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland
Tre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland in a sensational finish Wednesday night.
State police: Crete man sent threatening email to Gov. JB Pritzker
A Crete man is facing felony charges for allegedly sending a threatening email to Gov. JB Pritzker last month, according to Illinois State Police. The email containing “a message of a threatening nature” was sent to Pritzker’s Office of Constituent Affairs from an email associated with Michael Dascenzo, 49, on Jan. 9, state police said […]
Clinic memorializing Arlington Heights deacon to open soon in Uganda
After a lifetime helping people in need and ministering in Uganda, Deacon Patrick Sheehan’s legacy clinic will open next month, helping impoverished mothers and babies.
Sammy Sosa makes a big impression in his return to the Chicago Cubs as a guest instructor: ‘He’s an icon’
Back in Cubbie blue for the first time since a turbulent ending with the Chicago Cubs organization in 2004, Sammy Sosa was soaking in the opportunity to connect with players.
Bloody crime scene photos play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy’s death
Photos of a child’s bloody body, a black knife holder and other crime scene evidence took center stage Wednesday at the murder and hate crime trial for an Illinois landlord accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in 2023.
Suburban Chicago elections: Two high-profile politicians ousted, Larry Dominick keeps control of Cicero
Suburban Chicago elections: Two controversial politicians ousted and Larry Dominick keeps control of Cicero
Mayor: Victim in Mount Prospect garage shooting improving
A 63-year-old Mount Prospect woman who was shot multiple times Monday afternoon by her 53-year-old ex-boyfriend, who then shot himself to death, was moved Wednesday from the intensive care unit to a regular room at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
In anticipation of rush, DMV facilities to open on Saturdays for Real ID applicants
Anticipating a rush for Real IDs, the Illinois secretary of state’s office is opening DMV facilities for Saturday walk-in business.