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The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities.

No one was injured after an off-duty Chicago police officer exchanged gunfire with two people in the South Loop early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez’s funeral Monday, adhering to a request from Martinez’s family after previously indicating he would attend, a spokeswoman for Johnson confirmed Saturday.

The body of a missing Wisconsin man who was last seen at a work dinner in suburban Crystal Lake Wednesday evening was discovered by authorities Saturday, according to police.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are looking to snap a three-game losing streak Sunday, but they’ll have to do so on the stage of one of the NFL’s oldest rivalries as the Green Bay Packers come to town.

Netflix’s latest attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade.

Residents in the Chicago area are likely waking up to gloomy skies and cool temperatures Saturday morning, with a seasonal start to the weekend in store for much of the region.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube star Jake Paul finally faced off in a highly anticipated match Friday night in Arlington, Texas, putting months of social media hype between the viral star and 58-year-old icon of the sport to rest.

Slight chance of drizzle or light rain Sunday

Viewers watching the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight may have heard plenty of debate from announcers as they watched the boxing legend repeatedly bite his glove during the highly anticipated fight.

Tens of thousands Netflix users reported issues accessing the streaming service prior to the long-awaited showdown between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

A federal judge ruled this week Chicago-based Kraft Heinz must face a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit regarding claims the company lied over whether Kraft Mac & Cheese contained artificial preservatives. In a decision on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland said the Illinois, California and New York consumers leading the lawsuit...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago has welcomed a new eight-limbed animal, a California Two Spot Octopus.