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- WATCH: Neighbor’s double take helped police identify accused wildfire arsonist as flames raced nearby
on August 12, 2026 at 10:00 amPaul Child spotted a stranger near railroad tracks twice before smoke rose, leading to a field showup that helped police ID accused arsonist Farinacci.
- Heroic Florida K-9 returns to sheriff's office days after being shot protecting 3 deputies, losing leg
on August 12, 2026 at 5:02 amK-9 Ace, the Polk County German shepherd who lost a leg shielding three deputies, made an emotional return to the sheriff's office after recovering ahead of retirement.
- Five teen friends killed after vehicle plunges down Colorado cliff, leaving community shattered
on August 12, 2026 at 4:01 amFive 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction, Colorado, died when their vehicle plunged off a cliff along Lookout Lane, with speed being investigated as a possible factor.
- Lindsay Clancy defense wants TikToker to expose hospital ‘lies’ as judge warns ‘this is not Tripadvisor’
on August 12, 2026 at 4:00 amLindsay Clancy's murder trial heard desperate messages she sent about intrusive thoughts and medication changes weeks before killing her three children.
- 4-year-old dies after suffering electrical shock from clothes dryer inside Kansas home
on August 12, 2026 at 1:53 amAuthorities say the 4-year-old suffered an apparent electrical shock from a 220v clothes dryer while playing inside a southeastern Kansas home.
- Arlington Heights to hire a dozen more cops, restoring staffing to prerecession levelsby Christopher Placek on August 11, 2026 at 11:05 pm
Arlington Heights plans to hire 12 new police officers over three years to address staffing challenges caused by increased training requirements, complex investigations, and officers’ reluctance to work overtime, officials said.
- County approves application for waste transfer facility to replace Grayslake landfillby Mick Zawislak on August 11, 2026 at 10:35 pm
A proposed waste transfer station to replace the Countryside landfill in Grayslake when it closes has passed review in Lake County and will move to the state as the final step in the process.
- New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham's positions on Lake County Boardby Mick Zawislak on August 11, 2026 at 10:23 pm
The Lake County Board approved new leaders Tuesday to assume the responsibilities of longtime member Mary Ross Cunningham who died June 23.
- Gasoline-powered cars parked in EV spots in Mundelein now can be ticketed, towedby Russell Lissau on August 11, 2026 at 10:22 pm
Gasoline-fueled cars parked in spots reserved for electric vehicles in village-owned lots in Mundelein could be ticketed or towed under new rules.
- Severe thunderstorms with 90 mph winds strike the suburbs, power outages affect thousandsby Susan Sarkauskas on August 11, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Winds exceeding 90 mph hit some areas of the Chicago suburbs when a thunderstorm passed through mid-Tuesday morning.
- Bohemian National Cemetery concerts will take place despite investigationby Selena Fragassi on August 12, 2026 at 10:30 am
A series of music concerts scheduled at Bohemian National Cemetery in August and September will go […]
- Students spread the word to strapped Chicago renters about their shot at buying in the neighborhoodby Esther Yoon-Ji Kang on August 12, 2026 at 10:30 am
Many Chicago renters have been priced out of apartments in their neighborhoods over the past few […]
- Lights out for a Roscoe Village cafe's outdoor dining — even as others shine onby Stephanie Zimmermann on August 12, 2026 at 10:30 am
Mitch Einhorn, co-owner of Lush Wine & Spirits, was floored this spring when a city inspector […]
- Shipwrecks, mussels and sponges: Chicago has scuba diving historyby Andrea Guthmann on August 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
On a cloudy, 80-degree summer day, I squeezed myself into a full-length rubber wetsuit, pulled a […]
- Man seriously injured in Englewood shootingby Sun-Times Wire on August 12, 2026 at 3:23 am
A man was seriously injured in a shooting in Englewood Tuesday night, according to Chicago […]
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