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May 10, 2024

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

May 10, 2024

House Education Committee chair demands answers after Northwestern University caves to anti-Israel agitators

House Education and Workforce Committee chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders demanding answers on the school's response to antisemitism.

May 9, 2024

Chicago woman overtaken by squatter hopes to work with Illinois lawmakers this summer on property rights

A Chicago woman went through a lengthy legal process in order to remove a squatter living in her late mother's home. She described the situation as "emotionally draining" and overwhelming."

May 9, 2024

The cicada invasion has begun! Find out where the flying insects are emerging

The cicada invasion of 2024 has kicked off where billions of the flying insects will appear in 17 states in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803

May 8, 2024

Nirvana producer Steve Albini, a pioneer of alt rock, dead at 61

Steve Albini, a producer for Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, and other prominent musicians of the era, has died of a heart attack. He was 61.

May 8, 2024

Survivors of alleged child sex abuse in Illinois detention centers speak up

Three alleged victims of sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers in Illinois came forward as part of a lawsuit with 95 plaintiffs. This case follows similar cases in other states.

May 6, 2024

Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide

95 men and women have filed a lawsuit alleging decades of child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers; many said they were rewarded or threatened to keep quiet.

May 5, 2024

Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence

The Chicago Police Department on Sunday announced the cancellation of the city's Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence in the area.

May 5, 2024

Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new $50 billion contract with the public schools system for pay hikes, healthcare and migrant services.

May 4, 2024

Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release

A 22-year-old man facing charges for the April 21 killing of off-duty Chicago officer Luis Huesca was denied pretrial release by a judge on Friday.