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June 4, 2024

Hot air balloon crashes into Indiana power lines, injuring 3

Three people were injured with burns when a hot air balloon collided with power lines in northwest Indiana over the weekend, fire officials confirmed. The FAA is investigating the cause.

June 3, 2024

Blue city leader to stop sharing crime alerts with constituents because they create bad 'perception'

An ultra-woke Chicago alderwoman will stop issuing crime alerts because of her commitment to "values of empowerment, antiracism, and community," she said.

May 31, 2024

Chicago watchdog agency warns police unprepared for protests ahead of Democratic National Convention

Chicago’s Office of Inspector General released a report on Thursday that suggested the police department is currently unprepared to deal with “mass gatherings."

May 30, 2024

Naked Chicago woman who stole police car, dragged officer found 'not guilty' by reason of insanity

A Chicago woman who was naked when she stole a police vehicle and dragged an officer was acquitted of all charges Wednesday when a judge agreed with the defense's insanity argument.

May 28, 2024

CT lawmaker's saucy pizza proclamation causes outcry in top pie outposts: 'There's only one original'

Several lawmakers from top pizza destinations around the country reacted Tuesday after a Connecticut congresswoman officially declared New Haven to be America's pizza capital.

May 28, 2024

Illinois Democrats think they can magically cure the crime devastating Chicago with a few words

Every single offender that I have encountered on the streets or in my church broke the law. They knew what the law was and they crossed the line anyway.

May 28, 2024

5-year-old Chicago girl among 9 fatally shot over Memorial Day weekend, grandmother issues plea

A 5-year-old girl sitting in a car was among nine people fatally shot in a bloody Memorial Day weekend of gun violence in Chicago, Illinois.

May 28, 2024

Chicago man convicted of murder based on blind witness' testimony files lawsuit against city, police

A man convicted of murder in Chicago based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness has filed a lawsuit against the city and the police department.

May 27, 2024

United Airlines flight catches fire just before takeoff halting arrivals at Chicago O'Hare

A United Airlines flight bound for Seattle-Tacoma aborted takeoff from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after an engine caught fire, halting arrivals during the busy Memorial Day holiday.

May 27, 2024

United Airlines flight catches fire just before takeoff, halting arrivals at Chicago

The airplane is an Airbus A320, with 148 passengers on board, and five crew members. (Credit: X / @IPaloalto)