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- California man admits targeting 3 Subway restaurants for robberies in less than a week, FBI says
on July 18, 2026 at 1:37 pmSurveillance footage showed Freddie Alexander Lopez robbing three Subway restaurants over a six-day period in late January and early February. He pleaded guilty to a robbery charge.
- US Forest Service workers kidnapped, zip-tied for hours by father-son duo: California AG
on July 18, 2026 at 1:12 pmA 15-hour standoff in the remote wilderness of Northern California ended peacefully early Friday morning as the FBI Hostage Rescue Team secured the release of two forest employees.
- Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices after ByteDance's divestiture, DOJ says
on July 18, 2026 at 12:55 pmA DOJ memo reversed the 2022 ban after ByteDance transferred TikTok's U.S. operations and user data to a majority American-owned joint venture.
- Florida man who allegedly lured women with dating app could have more victims: authorities
on July 18, 2026 at 12:00 pmStatistics show that more than half of adults under 30 have used online dating platforms. Experts suggest following a few key rules to stay safe.
- Retired LAPD detective says Scott Peterson deserves a new trial, claims police overlooked critical witnesses
on July 18, 2026 at 11:00 amLaci Peterson's mother Sharon Rocha dismisses claims of new evidence as Scott Peterson's legal team pushes for a new trial after a denied petition.
- Amateur chefs whip up grab-and-go goodies at Mount Prospect storeby Steve Zalusky on July 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Many dream of becoming a professional chef but are reluctant to take that step. Mount Prospect residents Charles and Alynne Chen are turning that dream into reality for area amateur chefs — and making their creations available to the public.
- One to the chin: Odd bounce, bloodied mouth ruin Cubs' second-half openerby Mike McGraw on July 18, 2026 at 4:12 am
The Cubs put runners on base early, but their second half got off to a terrible start with a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Friday at Wrigley Field.
- Wheeling's landmark fountain to be replaced next yearby Russell Lissau on July 18, 2026 at 12:33 am
A new fountain is planned for the northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road in Wheeling.
- Mother charged months after son killed in Mundelein house fireby Russell Lissau on July 18, 2026 at 12:14 am
A former Mundelein woman has been arrested in connection with a March fire that left her 4-year-old son dead.
- 'Pretty wild': Air quality forces late start of West Dundee opener of the 14th Chicago Grit bicycle racing seriesby Dave Oberhelman on July 17, 2026 at 10:52 pm
The 14th Chicago Grit bicycle racing series was postponed for hours Friday due to poor air quality at its first stop, the West Dundee River Challenge.
- Chicago sees slight air quality improvement, but smoky, hazy conditions persistby Cindy Hernandez on July 18, 2026 at 6:13 pm
After days of wildfire smoke blanketing the Chicago area, air quality improved Saturday, though it […]
- Runners turn out for Chinatown 5K after days of poor air qualityby Amy Yee on July 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
More than 850 runners joined the 20th anniversary of the Chinatown 5K on Saturday, undeterred by […]
- Man killed in Fuller Park shootingby Sun-Times Wire on July 18, 2026 at 2:26 pm
A man was killed in a shooting early Saturday in Fuller Park on the South Side. The man, 25, was […]
- Person injured during struggle with cops at large gathering in Fuller Parkby Sun-Times Wire on July 18, 2026 at 2:10 pm
A person was injured during a struggle over a gun with Chicago police officers early Saturday in […]
- Person arrested for fatally shooting man who stabbed woman in Englewoodby Sun-Times Wire on July 18, 2026 at 1:51 pm
A person was arrested after fatally shooting a man who allegedly stabbed another woman Friday night […]
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