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Normal service has resumed on the Red and Purple lines after a 17-year-old boy was fatally hit by a CTA train Tuesday morning in the Rogers Park neighborhood, authorities said. Police were called about 8:15 a.m. to the Jarvis station, …

A fire that killed 10-year-old London Woodard in Washington Heights Monday was caused by electrical issues, according to Chicago police. The fire erupted just before 3:30 a.m. in the main level of his home in the 10400 block of South …

In what could be a crushing blow to one of Chicago’s most significant corruption prosecutions in recent memory, a federal appeals court ordered the release from prison Tuesday of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and longtime lobbyist Michael McClain while …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project. Related Articles Republicans are moving to …

About 480 ducks from an animal sanctuary in Riverside County were surrendered to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services on Tuesday, April 14. The fowl will be available for adoption to the public and rescue groups at 11 a.m. …

When presenting his preliminary budget of about $49 billion to his bosses, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Acting Chief Executive Officer Joseph Nicchitta likened it to a ship’s captain battening down the hatches before an approaching storm. “I would …

A 28-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident who authorities now say set 12 fires in the Ontario Mills mall on Friday was charged this week with 16 felony counts. Luis Javier Gallegos Jr. is accused of setting the fires in five stores: …

The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended April 12 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Correspondent: Virginia …

Olympic legend and UCLA alum Jackie Joyner-Kersee will return to campus to deliver the keynote address at the university’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, the university announced on Tuesday. Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist, will speak to graduates June 12 at Pauley …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Backlash is building against President Donald Trump for bashing Pope Leo XIV and posting an AI image of himself as Jesus. “[Trump’s] waking up a sleeping giant,” one local Catholic leader told the Sun-Times. 🗞️ …

Chicago police say a report that a little girl had been found wandering alone on a West Side street Monday was false. Police initially said the girl, believed to be between 2 to 3 years old, was initially reported to …