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Shoppers walk in front of a Kohl’s store in Mount Kisco, New York.

Retail 4 mins ago

Kohl's ‘temporarily' stops accepting Amazon returns at some stores

Some Kohl’s stores are no longer accepting Amazon returns, the retailer confirmed to NBC Chicago.

Social Security 41 mins ago

Millions of Social Security recipients will soon need to visit offices in person
McHenry County 1 hour ago

Authorities warn of potential for ‘heavy' odor in northwest Chicago suburb

Chicago Forecast 1 hour ago

Timeline: What to expect and when as severe weather, snow heads to Chicago area

All weather hazards were at play Wednesday, including tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, followed by ‘wind-whipped’ snow.
Aurora 58 mins ago

Aurora streets closed due to ‘traffic stop investigation,' public asked to avoid area

Lanes were closed and a large police presence was in place in Aurora early Wednesday morning due to a “traffic stop investigation,” with officials asking the public to avoid the area....
Chicago Forecast 1 hour ago

Severe weather chances loom over Chicago area with tornadoes, hail, ‘wind-whipped snow'

The final day of astronomical winter in the Chicago area will see severe weather chances, while the first day of spring has snow in the forecast.
chicago crime 12 hours ago

Multiple vehicles damaged in North Austin Tuesday

The incidents happened near Potomac Avenue and Laramie Avenue at approximately 1:26 p.m. by an unknown offender, according to police.

Department of Justice 12 hours ago

Suburban mom files federal complaint over school's transgender student policies

A suburban Deerfield mother has filed a complaint with the Justice Department after she said her daughter was forced to change in front of a transgender classmate. Nicole Georgas said her daughter, who attends Shepard Middle School, was terrified by the incident, and said she also filed a police report. Georgas alleged that her 13-year-old daughter...
Homewood 14 hours ago

$3.5 million settlement reached in suit over school's handling of sex assault case

A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit that alleged a suburban high school failed to properly investigate a sexual assault allegation.
Brookfield Zoo 14 hours ago

Brand new festival joins Brookfield Zoo spring event lineup

The event, filled with celebrations, music and activities will honor Earth month and the start of the spring season.
Kane County 14 hours ago

Officers who shot chainsaw-wielding man at suburban nursing home won't be charged

Police officers in suburban St. Charles will not be charged after a chainsaw-wielding man was fatally shot inside an assisted living home late last year. According to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, officers will not face charges in the shooting death of 41-year-old Daniel Escalera, who was killed inside of the River Glen of St. Charles ...
Chicago Loop 14 hours ago

Man in critical condition after Chicago Loop stabbing, police say

A man is in critical condition after he was stabbed following a verbal altercation in Chicago’s Loop Tuesday night. According to Chicago police, the 27-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation with another individual in the first block of West Van Buren Street at approximately 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. During that altercation, the suspect pull...
NASA 15 hours ago

Why were two NASA astronauts stranded in space?

The pair, along with fellow astronauts Aleksandr Gorbunov and Nick Hague splashed down just before 5 p.m. CT Tuesday evening.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 16 hours ago

Here's where and when to pick up your Shamrock Shuffle packet

This year’s Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is scheduled for March 23. If you’re planning on participating, you need to pick up your packet first. The participant packet contains your event bib number, timing device and more. Packet pick up is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 21 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 22….
COVID Illinois 16 hours ago

Five years later, first Chicago doctor to receive COVID vaccine shares biggest lessons

On Dec. 15, 2020, Dr. Marina Del Rios was the first in a group of Chicago healthcare workers to roll up her sleeve.
Nonprofits 17 hours ago

Suburban nonprofit feeling impact from foreign aid freeze asks for help

Inside a massive warehouse in Schaumburg, charity group Feed My Starving Children and an army of volunteers produce, pack and prepare to ship life-saving humanitarian aid. While the Christian nonprofit does not receive any government funding, it partners with organizations around the world to distribute meals to the neediest children, and with the ...
NCAA Tournament 17 hours ago

When is the deadline to fill out NCAA tournament March Madness brackets?

Sports fans across the world are busy writing down and scratching out their NCAA tournament brackets, but when is the deadline to get in on March Madness? Need to see the full bracket? NBC Sports has you covered here The tournament’s first day will come later this week, but the “First Four” games will get underway on Tuesday night...
Recalls 4 hours ago

Nestlé announces recall of popular frozen meals

Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling a portion of their Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S frozen meals due to the potential presence of foreign material. In a statement, the company said there is a possible presence of “wood-like material” in the products, but the recall only applies to a few items that were produced between August 2024 ...
Health & Wellness 5 hours ago

Realtor diagnosed with colon cancer reveals symptoms she thought were ‘stress'

After surviving a stage four diagnosis, Jenn Henry is sharing her story to encourage others not to ignore the warning signs.
NASA 17 hours ago

NASA astronauts make highly anticipated return to Earth after 9 months stranded in space

The pair had planned to visit the International Space Station for a week, launching on the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule back in June.

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