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The Labor Department reports consumer prices rose last month
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago. Consumer prices r...
Aug 12, 2025
Chicago based United Airlines back on track after a system disruption
A disruption to a system housing United Airlines' flight information that caused more than 1,000 delays has been resolved, but delays continued into Thursday. The impacted system, called Unimatic, hou...
Aug 07, 2025
Update: Several shot at Georgia Army base
Update: The Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia says five soldiers were shot and the base was locked down due to an active shooter. A spokesperson says parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were l...
Aug 06, 2025
Democrats from Texas still in Illinois after a stand off over redistricting
The nation's two most populous states - California and Texas - grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten Presiden...
Aug 05, 2025
Another Illinois Congressman announces retirement
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year after 15 terms in office, making him the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce their retirement from Congress. ...
Jul 31, 2025
Tsunami waves hit the U.S. after a strong earthquake off the coast of Russia
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several people were in...
Jul 30, 2025
Remembering a Cubs legend
Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball's best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg was surrounded by his family when h...
Jul 29, 2025
The NASCAR street race is headed west next year
NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years. The move to the San Diego area doe...
Jul 23, 2025
Coca Cola fulfills a request from President Trump
Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump said in a social media pos...
Jul 22, 2025
It's costing you more to fire up the grill this summer
Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs. And experts say consumers shouldn't ex...
Jul 21, 2025
