PNW staff and Hammond leaders on Thursday broke ground on Calumet Hall, a $29 million, self-financed residence hall at the university.
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Woman’s family sues, alleging botched handling of electronic monitoring to blame in her killing
An alleged murder-suicide that occurred last year in west suburban Villa Park could have been prevented, a lawsuit alleges.
2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting
Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower says two people were killed and at least five wounded in shooting at Florida State University.
Person found dead at Thornton Reservoir died of suicide: autopsy
An unidentified person found dead inside the Thornton Composite Reservoir fell to their death in an apparent suicide, an autopsy on Thursday showed. The body was discovered Wednesday morning inside the 300-ft-deep reservoir in the 17200 block of State Street in Thornton and later pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Local authorities used a […]
Will County Board OKs pay raises for countywide elected officials, board members
The Will County Board voted 13-9 to increase pay the board and countywide elected officials after the 2026 and 2028 elections.
Afternoon Briefing: Man charged in connection with stolen violin on Blue Line train
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Active shooter reported on Florida State campus in Tallahassee
An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school’s alert system.
President Donald Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to end tariffs as he holds talks with Italy’s Meloni
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because of the revenues his tariffs are generating, but suggested while meeting with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni that it would be easy to find an agreement with the European Union and others.
South Side man charged in connection with stolen violin on Blue Line train
A Douglas neighborhood man was charged with robbery and accused of taking an expensive violin on a CTA Blue Line train, Chicago police said.
State Sen. Emil Jones III to face cross-examination in bribery trial
Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III is expected to face a rigorous cross-examination Thursday in his trial on bribery charges alleging he agreed to accept campaign funds and a job for his former intern from a red light camera company executive in exchange for his help on legislation in Springfield.