Former NFL player Richard Sherman is the latest sports figure whose home has been burglarized. The Super Bowl champion posted pictures and a video on social media asking if anyone recognized three armed intruders that broke into his house last weekend. Sherman, an Amazon Prime Video analyst, was a three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl defensive ...

Will Social Security checks go out as planned this month as the agency eyes a number of changes to combat fraud and budget cuts? As of the start of April, no changes had been announced to the payment schedule, though the changes to identity verification were delayed until the middle of the month. That means checks are slated to go out as scheduled. ...

The Chicago area could see multiple rounds of severe weather this week, with gusty winds, damaging hail and isolated tornadoes all possible with the storms. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the first round of severe weather could occur early Wednesday morning, and a second, more powerful round could develop late Wednesday morning and stick around the ...

Health officials issued a warning this week after someone at a suburban Chicago high school was diagnosed with active tuberculosis. According to the Lake County Health Department, the case was confirmed at Waukegan High School, where an unidentified person was “recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis.” The school’s district was notified and ...

Minecraft has officially arrived at McDonald’s. Three different Minecraft-themed meals are now on the menu at McDonald’s, according to an announcment: two for adults and one Happy Meal. The meals come ahead of the release of “A Minecraft Movie,” set to hit theaters April 4. The adult Minecraft meals offer choice of Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken ...

Illinois voters will cast ballots Tuesday in a series of municipal elections that will decide everything from suburban mayors to tax increases and more. While the city of Chicago will not be holding elections, many major suburbs like Aurora, Orland Park, Dolton, Waukegan and more will be. Heres what you need to know, and how you can find out whats on ...

The body of the fourth U.S. Army soldier who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania last week was found Tuesday afternoon, military officials announced.  The soldier, whose name was not released pending family notification, was the last to be found after the bodies of three other soldierswere found Monday. The four soldiers, from the ...

For the last ten years, pest control company Orkin has crowned Chicago the “rattiest” city in America, with plenty of “infrastructure and environment” like alleys that offer rats plenty of hiding places and garbage they can eat. And while the city has rodent abatement program, Chicago keeps winning the unfortunate honor. But a new pilot program ...

While there’s still much uncertainty surrounding the future of the Chicago Bears’ new stadium, a prank on social media is going viral as it tried to fool fans into thinking the team was heading to Naperville. Naperville was among the suburbs in contention for the team’s potential move to the suburbs, with officials meeting with the city in 2023 to ...

No foolin’ about it: A giant new Harry Potter store will open in Chicago this month. The Harry Potter Shop Chicago, located at 676 N. Michigan Ave., below the Omni Hotel Chicago, will officially open its doors for business April 10, according to a release. Those walking along the Riverwalk on Tuesday — April Fool’s Day — may have seen some giant ...

The Chicago River looked a bit more colorful than usual Tuesday, but it wasn’t leftover green dye from St. Patrick’s Day. There were giant, colored jelly beans dropped into it — Giant Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans, to be exact. The beans, floating in the Chicago River beneath the Michigan Avenue Bridge, are part of an April Fool’s Day prank ...

Sixteen new cameras stationed around Chicago are about to start capturing speeding drivers in new locations. The cameras, which will begin notifying drivers who travel more than five miles over the speed limit starting Tuesday, will be stationed across neighborhoods like Edgewater, West Town, Auburn Gresham and more. Warning notices without fines ...

At least two rounds of strong-to-severe storms could pummel the Chicago area this week, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, threatening the region with heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and even the chance for tornadoes. The forecast comes hours after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down Sunday in parts of northwest Indiana, ...

April 1st is the day when pranks, hoaxes, and good-natured trickery take center stage. While its not an official holiday, April Fools Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even major brands joining in on the fun. But where did this tradition of playful deception come from, and what are some of the most iconic pranks ever pulled? ...

It’s Election Day in multiple Chicago suburbs, with major races in some parts of mayor, village president, plus ballot questions — also known as referendums — where results could have big impacts on how local government operates. Illinois isn’t the only state with municipal elections Tuesday. In Wisconsin, control of the states Supreme Court is ...

Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday night on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ESPN was the first to report on the agreement. The ...

Illinois consolidated elections will take place on Tuesday across the state, with a host of local races on the ballot. Whether its local mayoral or presidential races, battles for village boards, or a host of other elections, these races will have immense impacts on communities across the Chicago area. If you need to find your polling place for the ...

16 new speeding cameras are installed and will start clocking when drivers go more than five miles over the speed limit Tuesday. From Edgewater, to West Town, to Auburn Gresham- the cameras are lined throughout the city. Warning notices without fines will last for the first 30 days, followed by a 14-day blackout period. Then, $35 fines for any ...

The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a preliminary deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, the two sides announced Monday. According to a press release from CPS, the proposed deal would ensure a pay increase of at least 16% for all teachers over the lifetime of the contract. The Chicago Teachers Union will hold a ...

The Bronx Bombers now have torpedoes in their arsenal. The New York Yankees officially launched the “torpedo bat” era over the weekend — with multiple players using a modified baseball bat during the teams historic offensive onslaught in its opening series of the 2025 season. The wood of the bat is shifted from the barrel towards the batter’s ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching a new flagship center in Chicago- and its unlike anything you’ve seen before. The facility will be a two-story DMV located at 125 W. Monroe St. in Chicago. According to a press release, the new building will showcase the office’s modernization initiatives. Cross-trained employees will ...

Local races will be on the ballot across the Chicago area Tuesday, but one countywide measure could have significant impacts. Voters in Kane County will all see a specific referendum on their ballots this week, asking if the county should raise its sales tax rate in order to help procure additional public safety funding. According to officials, the ...

At least one tornado touched down in northwest Indiana during an outbreak of severe weather Sunday, the National Weather Service is reporting. According to the National Weather Service, the EF-0 tornado touched down in Newton County near Lake Village, traveling northeast and damaging numerous trees before lifting back up into the clouds after crossing ...

On Thursday, May 22, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago will unveil its newest exhibit- a tribute to a Marvel legend. The traveling exhibit titled ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing- The Exhibition’, now swinging its way into Chicago, showcases the history and legacy of Spider-Man, from his first 1962 comic book appearance to ...

At a press conference Monday, officials revealed new details surrounding the devastating Carpentersville house fire that killed three children. The blaze broke out at a home located at 1726 Kingston Circle in northwest suburban Carpentersville. The fire department arrived around 9:47 a.m. and found heavy fire coming out of the structure, and immediately ...