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A former Loretto Hospital executive is accused of defrauding the federal government of hundreds of millions of dollars in reimbursements for fake COVID-19 tests, according to a new federal indictment. Anosh Ahmed, Loretto’s onetime chief financial officer who resigned in …

Three people were stabbed during a fight Tuesday in the Loop. The three males, all ages unknown, were arguing about 5:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue when one of them pulled out a knife and stabbed …

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, but it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and equality. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, — the day when the last enslaved African Americans, …

BOSTON — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from limiting passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans. Tuesday’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick means that transgender or nonbinary people who are without a passport …

Summer is here, and the heat is ramping up this week. The Chicago area is in for some hot and humid weather beginning Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Scattered showers and storms are forecast for the area beginning Wednesday …

Two of the youngest players on one of Major League Baseball’s youngest teams are shepherding one of the youngest pitching staffs in the game. Would a little veteran savvy help rookie White Sox catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero and …

Downtown Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to call for a vote Wednesday on his proposal that would give the city’s top cop the power to implement a curfew in the city anytime, anywhere, with a 30-minute notice. The council could …

A whirlwind month for freshly arrived first baseman Ryan Noda put him through the business-side wringer of baseball, only to see him realize a boyhood dream. Noda grew up a White Sox fan in northwest suburban Fox Lake, graduating from …

When Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca sent the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft to the Mystics for Ariel Atkins, he had both a need and a vision. He needed a dynamic guard who could create on offense. And …

Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong gave the fans something to chant about twice in an inning as the Cubs beat the Brewers 5-3 on Tuesday to open a series between National League Central rivals at Wrigley Field. In the top of …

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction, her spokesperson said. “She is alert and recovering,” said the statement from department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, who said the …

SUNRISE, Fla. — Stanley’s stay in South Florida is getting extended. The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners …

Chicago musician Clairice is in a new era of artistic expression. The artist, whose given name is Emily Clairice Woods, released her new EP Patient on Me in May before preparing for a busy summer: She’ll debut the songs onstage …

When Atlanta rapper Young Thug takes the stage Sunday to close out Summer Smash at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, it’ll be a “beautiful, full-circle moment” for what has become the Midwest’s premier hip-hop festival. It’ll be the first U.S. performance …

Vulnerable Americans may lose critical assistance as Congress considers deep cuts to social programs to fund expensive and cruel immigration enforcement that will separate families in the unfortunately named “Big Beautiful Bill.” Our senators must oppose this bill. Not only …

The Illinois General Assembly just enacted a $55.2 billion General Fund budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. A sizable chunk of that budget, $16 billion, covers mandatory spending obligations Illinois is required to pay either by law, such as …

Opponents of corporate racial justice initiatives looking for evidence to support their position will not find it on the 2025 Fortune 500 list. Of the top 500 corporations in the U.S., ranked by revenue, 11% are led by women — …

While Arturas Karnisovas has been active in trying to make changes with the Bulls’ current roster this summer, what won’t be getting an overhaul is key personnel in the offices that sit atop the practice courts of the Advocate Center. …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or big decisions from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a tricky day, which is why you might feel …

Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the Chicago area Wednesday, with the potential for hail, tornadoes and flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Showers hit the area Wednesday morning and storms are more likely to roll through Wednesday …