Chicago

Aadam Jacobs recorded over 10,000 concerts across four decades, capturing early performances by iconic artists. A volunteer group is now cataloging and uploading this collection to the Internet Archive.

The Chicago Blackhawks selected 18-year-old Swedish center Anton Frondell with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and he has already contributed points in his early NHL games. Coach Jeff Blashill plans to integrate him immediately, potentially pairing him with Connor Bedard.

A U.S. judge has ruled that two class-action lawsuits against Colgate-Palmolive over its fluoride mouthwashes for children can proceed, siding with plaintiffs who cite health warnings against use by young kids.

An 18-year-old Loyola University student was fatally shot near campus, leading to the arrest of a Venezuelan immigrant and igniting a fierce political debate over Chicago's sanctuary city policies and immigration enforcement.

The father of former Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard was shot in Chicago and remains in serious condition, prompting Henyard to call on state leaders to seek federal assistance from President Donald Trump. The incident occurred in the North Lawndale neighborhood, with no arrests made as detectives investigate.

Off-duty Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis was shot and killed during a robbery at a convenience store on December 29, 2011, prompting a major investigation into gang involvement.

Former President Barack Obama lamented daily attacks on democracy in the US at a memorial service for civil rights activist Jesse Jackson in Chicago, according to ORF News. The White House criticized his remarks.