Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
Chicago Native Actress Suzzanne Douglas Dies at Age 64
One of the stars from Warner Brothers TV sitcom "The Parent 'Hood," Suzzanne Douglas, has passed away at the age...
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Robert Downey Sr Father of ‘Ironman’ Actor Dies at Age 85
Writer and director, Robert Downey Sr., passed away after years of battling Parkinson's disease. He was 85 years old. on...
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Gene Siller and Two Others Shot While Golfing
Georgia police are attempting to discover who killed pro golfer Eugene "Gene" Siller and two other men at an Atlanta-area...
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Celebrating Chicago’s Youth Summer Employment/Job Training Program
Youth unemployment is a concern for most communities in the United States. Through the One Summer Chicago (OSC) employment/job training...
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Remembering Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
Former United States secretary of defense, Donald Henry Rumsfeld, died at the age of 88. He passed away in Taos,...
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Delta COVID-19 Variant May Dominate Illinois by Autumn
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warns the new COVID-19 variants — including the Delta strand — have been proven to be...
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Former Casting Crowns Member in Serious Condition After Motorcycle Accident
Casting Crowns announced that their friend and former drummer of the Christian band suffered serious injuries after being struck by...
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Florida Condo Collapse Update
Five days after a condominium partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida, search and rescue crews continue their vigorous search for survivors....
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Former Lead Singer for Skid Row Johnny Solinger Dies at Age 55
The former lead singer for the rock band Skid Row has passed away at the age of 55. According to...
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Indian Airbase in Kashmir Hit by Explosive-Laden Drones Injuring Soldiers
Two explosions crashed into the Indian Air Force station (IAF), believed to be a terror attack in the disputed region...
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