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Bags of oyster crackers sold at major retailers such as Walmart and Target in Illinois and 23 other states have been recalled due to possible contamination with stainless steel wire, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first issued in February and updated last week due to the possible presence of “potential foreign m...

While meteorological spring is already underway, astronomical spring doesn’t begin until the early morning of March 20, creating an opportunity to catch picturesque sunrises and sunsets right at home in Chicago.

After a brief taste of late spring with near record-high temperatures Friday and well above-average temperatures Saturday, the Chicago area is being thrust back into wintry weather to finish the weekend. Following highs in the 60s on Saturday, temperatures began to plummet in the overnight hours, with some rainfall transitioning to snow as the merc...

Aaron Rodgers is looking for a new home after two seasons in the Big Apple, but could he follow the same career path as another Packers legend? According to Mike Silver of The Athletic, that is exactly what Rodgers is hoping to do, as he reports that the quarterback is “hoping” to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, with the club…

Chicago police are searching for an 85-year-old woman who went missing in the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood this weekend.

Light snow arrives Sunday morning

Angel Reese will miss her team’s Unrivaled semifinal matchup on Sunday because of a hand injury, the league announced Saturday. Reese, who has played for Rose BC during the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, injured her hand against Vinyl in last week’s regular-season finale. It’s the same left hand that Reese had surgery on ...

Five people were shot and wounded during an argument Friday night at a liquor store in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

The Chicago area is notorious for displaying multiple weather seasons in short order, but winter is about to make a brief return this weekend.

The Chicago River dyeing is officially complete as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are underway in the city. The iconic tradition turns the downtown Chicago waterway into a bright green, lasting for several days as several St. Patrick’s Day events take place throughout the city. While the dye lasts for several days, the bright color seen...

The Chicago River dyeing has taken place, kicking off a weekend of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in an annual tradition that is recognized across the world. While those in downtown Chicago Saturday may notice a brilliant shamrock green in the immediate aftermath of the dyeing, some may be wondering exactly how long the dye lasts. The bright ...

CTA Red Line service on much of Chicago’s South Side has been temporarily suspended due to a train derailment that occurred Saturday afternoon. According to the agency, there are no trains running between Garfield and 95th/Dan Ryan, with trains only operating between Howard and Garfield. The derailment occurred as a train was being pulled int...