Oregon woman vanishes after running out of gas in rural area despite knowing family was on their way
An Oregon woman vanished Saturday after accepting a ride from a stranger when her car ran out of gas, and now her family is pleading for help to find her. “Something is not adding up,” Amber Brecht, the woman’s stepmother, told KATU. “We realize some...
The Chicago Cubs beat the Padres 3-1 on Tuesday. The team won its first playoff game since October 18, 2017. They have a chance to clinch tomorrow in Game 2 vs. the Padres. Here’s what to know before...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Multiple Illinois members of Congress on Tuesday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security officials requesting an investigation into the fatal shooting of Silverio Vil...
CHICAGO – A 6-year-old boy was shot Monday evening while riding in a car on the Bishop Ford Expressway, according to Illinois State Police. What we know: The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. ...
CHICAGO – Protesters are gathering late Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What we know: The protest began at 5 p.m. at the in...
Game 1; game won. The Cubs held off the Padres 3-1 with timely offense and stellar pitching, featuring their bu Here’s how the Cubs won Game 1 of the NL Wild Card game to set up a clinching Game 2 on ...
COOK CO., Ill. – Health officials said a third case of measles was detected in suburban Cook County so far this year. The Cook County Department of Public Health confirmed the case in a suburban...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – The Chicago Bears on Tuesday released new renderings of their proposed stadium in Arlington Heights. What we know: The images, designed by Manica Architecture, show the inter...
CHICAGO – Cook County is offering $1,000 to eligible homeowners who have seen sharp increases in property taxes in recent years. What we know: The $15 million Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, ...
DEKALB COUNTY – What began as a routine welfare check at a DeKalb County home Tuesday morning ended with deputies finding two people dead and another person in custody, authorities said. What we...
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – An 80-year-old woman from Green Oaks was tricked into handing over $17,000 after falling victim to a PayPal scam, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. What we know:...









