Local News
CHA Seniors File Discrimination Lawsuit Over Lack Of Bathroom Grab BarsA group of senior citizens say they are done waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to install grab bars in their bathrooms.
Firefighters Battle Flames At Gold Pyramid HouseSmoke and flames filled the sky in far north suburban Wadsworth Tuesday, engulfing the iconic golden pyramid house. The unusually shaped home made it difficult for firefighters to battle the flames.
Suspect Arrested In Lincoln Park Home Invasion Sex Assault CaseA 25-year-old Indiana man who allegedly sexually assaulted two young girls in Lincoln Park was arrested and set to appear in a Chicago courtroom.
Chicago Fire Diver Who Died During River Rescue Had Rare Heart ConditionA Chicago Fire Department diver suffered from a rare heart condition that contributed to his death while he was trying to rescue a boater in the Chicago River on Memorial Day.
Woman Hit, Killed In Homewood Train Versus Pedestrian AccidentA 52-year-old woman is dead after a train versus pedestrian accident in Homewood Tuesday night.
Twitter Suspended 58 Million Accounts In Final Months Of 2017Twitter suspended at least 58 million user accounts in the final three months of 2017, according to data obtained by The Associated Press.
Obama Says We're In "Strange And Uncertain Times" In Mandela LectureFormer President Barack Obama, in a speech honoring the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, said he'd try to "get some perspective" as news cycles bring "more head-spinning and disturbing headlines."
Trump Claims He Misspoke About Russian Meddling In Putin Press ConferencePresident Trump on Tuesday claimed he accepts the findings of the U.S. intelligence community that Russians interfered in the 2016 election, and misspoke when he seemed to say otherwise in a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday.
Plainfield Man Gets 12 Life Sentences For Sexually Abusing 2 Children Over 10 YearsA Plainfield man who sexually abused two young children over a ten-year period received 12 consecutive life sentences for his crimes, according to Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow.
Politics
Obama Says We're In "Strange And Uncertain Times" In Mandela LectureFormer President Barack Obama, in a speech honoring the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, said he'd try to "get some perspective" as news cycles bring "more head-spinning and disturbing headlines."
Trump Claims He Misspoke About Russian Meddling In Putin Press ConferencePresident Trump on Tuesday claimed he accepts the findings of the U.S. intelligence community that Russians interfered in the 2016 election, and misspoke when he seemed to say otherwise in a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday.
Some of Queen Elizabeth's Most Memorable Encounters With U.S. PresidentsQueen Elizabeth's first visit with a president after her coronation was with Dwight Eisenhower.
Trump, Putin Expected To Talk Nuclear Arms RaceAnalysts have puzzled over Mr. Trump's likely approach to an arms control discussion with Putin.
Trump Meets Queen Elizabeth II At Windsor CastleA practiced diplomat, Queen Elizabeth has sat on the throne since 1952, and is used to receiving foreign leaders with big personalities.
Report: Ex-Trump Lawyer Often In Touch With Drug Firm ExecsNovartis is disputing the report's conclusion that the company tried to play down its dealings with Cohen.
Business
Netflix Shares Dive As Subscriber Growth Falls ShortNetflix's explosive growth may be starting to plateau.
The Rise In Food Deliveries Is Changing The Restaurant IndustryAn increasing number of people are opting to stay home and order in.
Johnson & Johnson Still Battling Thousands Of Cases Involving Its Baby PowderA jury in St. Louis has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages to a group of women who said Johnson & Johnson talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. But the company is still battling thousands of cases involving its baby powder.
Papa John's Dumped By Sports Teams, Schools Over Schnatter CommentsThe fallout continued Friday for Papa John's, as business partners and even universities that have accepted large sums from the pizza chain's founder scrambled to distance themselves after John Schnatter admitted using a racial slur during a business call.
Lady Gaga Starting Cosmetics Company Haus Beauty, Reports SayLady Gaga apparently is looking to add makeup mogul to her resume. The singer's company, Ate My Heart Inc., wants to trademark a line of cosmetics called Haus Beauty.
Papa John's Pulling Founder's Image From Its MarketingHis face was off at least some materials by late morning Friday, though the company said the details and exact timing for everything were still being worked out.
Entertainment
Some of Queen Elizabeth's Most Memorable Encounters With U.S. PresidentsQueen Elizabeth's first visit with a president after her coronation was with Dwight Eisenhower.
Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton Watch Serena Williams In Wimbledon FinalMarkle and her sister-in-law Kate Middleton participated in a standing ovation as the players walked onto the court.
Lady Gaga Starting Cosmetics Company Haus Beauty, Reports SayLady Gaga apparently is looking to add makeup mogul to her resume. The singer's company, Ate My Heart Inc., wants to trademark a line of cosmetics called Haus Beauty.
Scarlett Johansson Drops Out Of 'Rub & Tug' Amid BacklashTransgender actors and advocates immediately criticized the production for not casting a trans actor in the role.
Blockbuster's Alaska Stores Are Closing, Leaving One Store In The U.S.The closures will leave the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, as the sole holdout.
Windy City Smokeout Kicks off TodayChicago's River West neighborhood will come alive this weekend when a massive crowd of cowboy boots and plaid shirts descends on Grand Avenue for the sixth annual Windy City Smokeout.
Health
Can Eating The Right Foods Help Boost Your Mental Health?Sticking to certain foods and a healthy diet isn't just good for your physical health, it may also have a positive impact on your mental state.
Medical Marijuana Clinic Teaches Patients How To Cook With CannabisA cooking class in the northern suburbs is teaching patients how to cook with cannabis.
Johnson & Johnson Still Battling Thousands Of Cases Involving Its Baby PowderA jury in St. Louis has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages to a group of women who said Johnson & Johnson talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. But the company is still battling thousands of cases involving its baby powder.
CDC Warning On Kellogg's Honey Smacks: "Do Not Eat This Cereal"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people in 33 states.
Giant Hogweed Sends Virginia Teen To Hospital Burn UnitThe plant can grow up to 18 feet tall, has a green stem with bristles and dark red or purple spots, and has a white flower.
McDonald's Salads Could Be Reason For Rise In Parasitic IllnessesIllinois and Iowa health officials are investigating an increase in people becoming sick from the parasite Cyclospora.
Tech
New Samsung TV Doubles As Wall ArtSamsung on Monday unveiled a new TV that could pass as framed artwork.
Former Cambridge Analytica Employee Says 'There Were More' Apps That Collected User DataA former official at Cambridge Analytica is sharing what she considers some of the data firm's questionable practices. Brittany Kaiser worked at the British-based company from 2014 until this January before the company shut down.
AAA Study: Android Auto And CarPlay Less Distracting, But Not Safe While DrivingA new study by the AAA has examined the impact of vehicle infotainment systems on distracted driving.
Supreme Court: Warrant Generally Needed To Track Cell Phone Location DataThe ruling is a major victory for advocates of increased privacy rights who argued more protections were needed when it comes to the government obtaining information from a third party such as a cell phone company.
High Tech Gadgets Unveiled At CE WeekCE WEEK is an annual event in New York City, showcasing some of the latest hot new toy and tech trends.
Tesla Spontaneously Catches Fire With No CrashActress Mary McCormack posted a video of the car stopped at the side of the road with flames and smoke coming from underneath it.
