Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Octavio Dotel was among at least 44 people who were killed in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, according to the Professional Baseball League of the Dominican Republic. The collapse also left over 145 people injured, with a governor and saxophonist also among those who perished in the ...

The Social Security Administration on Tuesday addressed outages being reported on its website and access issues for some users as a new deadline calling for more online usage nears. The Administration confirmed the website “went down,” but said the errors did not have anything to do with the Department of Government Efficiency or cuts being made. ...

A wild scene was caught on camera as a freight train struck a semi-trailer in Minnesota last week, sending grain flying in all directions. According to the Brown County Sheriffs Office, the crash occurred Friday afternoon when a semi-truck attempted to make a right turn into a business off of U.S. Highway 14 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. When the truck ...

Could you be eligible for a stimulus check of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service? Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns may be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit, but the deadline to file for it fast approaching. Those who are eligible must file by April 15, 2025 to claim the credit. Earlier this year, the IRS announced ...

A concealed carry license holder was injured following an exchange of gunfire with multiple suspects in Pilsen Tuesday morning. According to Chicago police, the 66-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation with two men who were located near a parked vehicle in the 1100 block of West Cullerton just before 6 a.m. Tuesday. At some point during ...

Editor’s Note: The video in this story is from a previous report. A popular game played by high school students in the springtime known as “Senior Assassins” or “Paranoia” is once again sparking warnings from police departments in several Chicago suburbs. “The Police Department is sharing a community alert regarding a game played by area ...

The Chicago White Sox have activated pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the injured list, the team announced Tuesday. The White Sox will begin a series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, and theyll have Gilbert back in the mix after he missed the first part of the season with left knee bursitis. To clear a spot on the 26-man roster, the ...

Going to see the new ‘A Minecraft Movie’ in theaters? There’s one line you’ll want to brace yourself for. The hit film is garnering quite a response from young fans, with viral TikToks showing crowds erupting in cheers, applause and even throwing popcorn during popular lines of the movie. But two words in particular are generating the biggest ...

At least 15 people are dead after the roof of a Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed early Tuesday, according to Dominican Republic police. Its not clear what caused the roof of the Jet Set nightclub, a renowned club in the National District, to collapse. The disaster unfolded during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Perez, local media reported.   ...

U.S. stocks endedanother tumultuous day Monday as markets continue to reel fromPresident Donald Trumps latest threats to crankup his tariffs, though some stocks wound up rising before the closing bell. Shares in Amazon, Nvidia and most of the other dominant U.S. stocks known as the Magnificent Seven closed higher. Nvidia gained 3.5%, Meta Platforms added ...

A chaotic scene unfolded Monday afternoon in Chicago’s busy River North neighborhood when a “wanted” man armed with a knife ran down city streets and into a hotel lobby as police chased him, with officers eventually deploying tasers and firing their weapons. The incident began about 2:23 p.m. in the 0-100 block of E. Hubbard Street, police said, ...

Almost 20 years later, Florida is a national champion once again. In a battle of No. 1 seeds, the Gators erased a double-digit second-half deficit to stun the Houston Cougars in the men’s NCAA Tournament championship Monday. Houston had the last chance to win the game, with star guard L.J. Cryer passing up the ball to Emanuel Sharp. But Sharp ...

Morgan Wallen sparked strong reactions online last month when he abruptly walked off the Saturday Night Live stage at the end of an episode in which he served as musical guest. However, according to Bowen Yang, the country singers viral exit was hardly a watercooler topic the next day among the SNL cast.  This is the Gods honest truth: Nothing ...

Two lucky Illinoisians took home the prize of the FastPlay Lottery by playing online Saturday. One player won the jackpot, taking home over $597,000 in winnings. The second player won $250,000. The jackpot begins at $50,000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. ...

Winter is coming….and so are the dire wolves. The large canines — best known for being featured in the HBO series “Game of Thrones” — went extinct nearly 13,000 years ago. But they’re now making a comeback. Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company, announced Monday it has revived the species by breeding three wolf pups that ...

Thousands of Chicago Cubs fans braved frigid temperatures at Wrigley Field on Monday night, and the game made a bit of unique history. The temperature of the game when Justin Steele delivered his first pitch was a frosty 34 degrees, and the brave fans at Wrigley got to witness a game that will rank among the absolute coldest in team history. According ...

Johnsonville LLC is recalling over 22,000 pounds of bratwurst over concerns of possible “foreign material” contamination. The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the product was being recalled Monday. The recalled items include Johnsonville’s 19-oz. sealed firm tray packages containing five pieces of ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is set to become one of baseballs highest-paid players after this season, but is staying mum on a flurry of deals around the league. Tucker, whom the Cubs acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros last winter, will become a free agent at seasons end, and will undoubtedly command a high price from his next team. ...

The tax deadline is coming up, and the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers there’s only a few days left to file. April 15 is the deadline for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns. The agency began accepting returns on Jan. 27, the same day as the IRS began accepting federal returns. “We encourage taxpayers to ...

T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling bottles of their Texas Pete habanero buffalo sauce due to concerns over ingredients not listed on the label. Recalled items have been sold in Illinois and Ohio, as well as several other states. See the full list here. According to the FDA, bottles of the product may contain sriracha sauce, which contains ...

A Nevada man who was arrested Wednesday after seven tigers were seized from his home said they were his “emotional support animals.” Officials conducted a raid on 71-year-old Karl Mitchell’s Pahrumphome Wednesday morning and arrested the man for resisting arrest. Mitchell did not have a Special Conditions Animal Permit to own the animals, which is ...

Starting in one month, you won’t be able to board a domestic flight without a Real ID. But you may already have one. In a recent statement, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the Real ID rollout has caused confusion throughout the country, and in Illinois. Here’s what to know before heading to the DMV. Do you need a Real ID? Real ID ...

Officials in suburban Joliet have confirmed a student was diagnosed with tuberculosis in recent days. According to a statement from Will County Officials, a case was confirmed at Joliet West High School, and the student has been ordered to stay home until they are no longer contagious. A letter sent home to parents by school officials said students ...

An investigation has been launched after what was described as an officer-involved shooting in Chicagos River North. According to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, the shooting occurred in the first block of East Hubbard on Monday afternoon. Police were seen surrounding a hotel at the location, but details on what unfolded were not ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has already picked up his first accolade on the North Side, winning National League Player of the Week honors. Tucker, whom the Cubs acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, captured the award after hitting three home runs and driving in eight RBIs during the Cubs six games against ...