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Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., listens during a Congressional spotlight hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of criminal investigation, AP sources say

By Alanna Durkin Richer

October 12, 2026 at 7:36 a.m.

Federal agents searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home on Monday morning as part of...

Kelly Clarkson attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, on June 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images/TNS)

Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn novelty shop owners trade barbs in ‘Pretty Woman’ moment

By Julian Roberts Grmela

October 12, 2026 at 8:06 a.m.

The owners of a popular Brooklyn novelty shop pushed back amid a wave of online...

Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges

By Associated Press

October 12, 2026 at 7:38 a.m.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the...

Police tape surrounds a home Sept. 2, 2026, on the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court in Frankfort where officials said a 2-year-old was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital in an apparent domestic-related homicide. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Frankfort mother charged with murder in hanging death of 2-year-old son pleads not guilty

By Evy Lewis

September 24, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Frankfort resident Corie Walsh, who is accused of fatally hanging her 2-year-old son Barrett Walsh,...

FILE – President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and others tour “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

ICE is wasting tens of millions of dollars on ‘uninformed’ detention projects, report finds

By Ryan J. Foley

September 24, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies have wasted tens of millions of dollars...

FILE – Kratom capsules are seen on Sept. 27, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)

Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

By Sudhin Thanawala

September 24, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found...

District 218 board president Carol Kats speaks at the board of education's Sept. 22, 2026 meeting. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

School District 218 moves to potentially contest property tax assessment appeals

By Elena Tittel

September 24, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.

District 218 approved a resolution to authorize interventions in proceedings before the state's property tax...

Chicago police recruits salute during a graduation and promotion ceremony on June 5, 2023, at Navy Pier. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois Supreme Court hears argument over Chicago police discipline and transparency

By Sam Charles

September 24, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Attorneys for the union representing Chicago police officers squared off with those from the city's...

President Donald Trump, right, greets China’s President Xi Jinping on the South Portico of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Trump lays out the pomp for President Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations

By Aamer Madhani

September 24, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he has forged with Xi...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

By Ben Finley

September 24, 2026 at 10:22 a.m.

Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group,...

Daywatch: New Medicaid work requirements take effect in 100 days

By baiduhai

September 24, 2026 at 6:43 a.m.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your...

This photo provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Polo strengthening in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (NOAA via AP)

Offshore Hurricane Polo sends rain into Mexico’s coast as Nolo nears Hawaii

By Megan Janetsky

September 24, 2026 at 7:07 a.m.

Powerful Hurricane Polo sent bands of heavy rain across Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday as a...

Vaughn Hillyard, White House correspondent for MS NOW, does a report from near the White House,, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

By Jocelyn Noveck

September 24, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the...