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- Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
on August 14, 2026 at 4:53 pmLuigi Mangione told the federal judge he traveled to New York with intent to shoot Brian Thompson, raising questions about a double jeopardy defense.
- American missionary Kevin Rideout released after more than 9 months in captivity in Niger
on August 14, 2026 at 12:36 pmKevin Rideout was held captive for nine months after being kidnapped just 150 feet from Niger's presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey.
- Deadly Connecticut home invasion suspect texted ‘I’ll make her life hell’ before attack: report
on August 14, 2026 at 12:00 pmCourt documents reveal text messages showing Ivan Barias-Florimon's alleged threats before the deadly Milford home invasion that killed Frederick Werner.
- White House report reveals ‘Transshipment Scam’ draining billions from US and more top headlines
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- NJ mom’s murder shrouded in secrecy as PI says ‘never seen anything like this’ behind-closed-doors case
on August 14, 2026 at 11:00 amBrooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death in her Chester, New Jersey, home, and a private investigator explains why Morris County officials remain silent.
- Inspired by owner's quest to honor friend who died, Cyberpunk-themed Life Bar Arcade opens near Schaumburgby Eric Peterson on August 14, 2026 at 3:17 pm
With this summer’s opening of Life Bar Arcade at Schaumburg’s northeast gateway, owner Peter Roesler has completed a major step in his seven-year quest to honor a lifelong friend who died.
- Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyby Charles Keeshan on August 14, 2026 at 11:58 am
More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
- Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansionby Kevin Schmit on August 13, 2026 at 11:12 pm
Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.
- Police: Naperville man threatened workers with macheteby Susan Sarkauskas on August 13, 2026 at 10:33 pm
A Naperville man faces charges alleging he threatened two men with a machete outside his apartment building earlier this week.
- Mayor still hopeful Bears will 'reverse this ship back toward Arlington Heights'by Christopher Placek on August 13, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Arlington Heights officials remain hopeful the Chicago Bears will choose their town for a new stadium despite the team’s latest pursuit of Northwest Indiana.
- Heather Mack’s ex-boyfriend asks to be released from jail ahead of trial in Bali murder conspiracyby Jon Seidel on August 14, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Following 12 years of incarceration over the sensational 2014 murder of Oak Park’s Sheila von […]
- Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOby AP on August 14, 2026 at 4:14 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 […]
- As the Chicago mayoral race gets underway, what issue is most important? Here's what you told usby Sun-Times staff on August 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm
With the Chicago mayoral race starting, we asked readers what issue is most important. Here's what […]
- 4 artsy spots to visit in Chicago’s Austin neighborhoodby Erica Thompson on August 14, 2026 at 3:22 pm
Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is experiencing a resurgence, spurred by the development of new […]
- Chicago Sinfonietta musicians have a new one-year deal, but performances are still pausedby Courtney Kueppers on August 14, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Amid a trying moment for the local orchestra, the Chicago Sinfonietta and the players’ union, the […]
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