Driver charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash of Glenbrook South HS senior - Chicago news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Glenview Police Department released a statement Wednesday after a tragic car crash earlier this week left a 17-year-old Glenbrook South High School student killed and three others hospitalized.

Have a seafood allergy? You might want to steer away from eating cicadas. Here's why

A wide swath of the U.S. has become entrenched in a cicada frenzy as trillions of the noisy but harmless insects emerge from the ground. Illinois is at the center of it all, as it’s one of two states experiencing a rare double-brood emergence. While some people might try to avoid cicadas at all costs, others are seeking them out,...

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building on the University of Chicago campus

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the Institute of Politics building on the University of Chicago campus Friday afternoon. At around 4:40 p.m., masked protesters unlawfully occupied the building, said university spokesman Gerald McSwiggan. “Protesters attempted to bar the entrance, damaged University property and ignored directives” from police “to clear the way,” the spokesman stated. Police later entered the building,...

What's in your tattoo ink? Researchers find ingredients missing from labels

When it comes to getting a tattoo, preparation is key. From finding the artist to disinfecting the work area. But do you know what’s in the ink being injected under your skin?

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Chicago's population has dropped again, data shows. Here's what Mayor Johnson chalks it up to

Chicago retained its longstanding position as the country’s third-largest city despite experiencing a decline in population for yet another year, new U.S. Census Bureau data revealed. Updated numbers released Thursday showed the Windy City lost approximately 0.3% of its population between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the decline in a statement, saying the...

How do billions of cicadas emerge at the exact same time? Experts explain

How exactly do billions of cicadas know to emerge out of the ground at almost the exact same time?

Illinois Lottery player wins first $10M grand prize on $50 scratch-off ticket

A certain game stood out to an Illinois lottery player when she went to purchase tickets recently – and it turned out to be for good reason. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, won the first $10 million jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket, which is appropriately named $10 Million, according to a news release....

Who is Harrison Butker and why is he at the center of controversy? An explanation

In a single 20-minute speech, Harrison Butker went from being known largely as the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, to the man behind a controversial graduation address that has drawn both criticism and praise across the country. But who is Butker, what did he say and why has it sparked such conversation?

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Wayfair's official opens its Wilmette store next week. Here's a look inside

The Wilmette Wayfair store is the online retailer's first-ever brick-and-mortar store.

Wayfair officially opens its Wilmette store next week. Here's a look inside

The Wilmette Wayfair store is the online retailer's first-ever brick-and-mortar store.

Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate new name with free admission day

The iconic Museum of Science and Industry will soon be known as the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and officials are ushering in the change with free museum admission Sunday.

What happened at Eataly in Chicago? Police release details on what sparked heavy response

Hours after an incident inside Eataly in Chicago sparked a massive police presence and forced the popular Italian marketplace to close for the day, police have released new details on what happened.

McDonald's adds new ‘Grandma McFlurry' onto menus for a limited time

Last year, it was the Grimace Shake. This year, it's a new McFlurry...or maybe an older one?

Heavy police presence seen outside popular Eataly marketplace in Chicago

A heavy police presence was seen Friday morning outside Chicago's popular Eataly, with road closures in place in the area.

Human arm found at Waukegan beach could be linked to death of Milwaukee woman, authorities say

A human arm that washed up on a suburban Chicago beach may be linked to a Wisconsin case in which a 19-year-old woman was killed and dismembered after going on a date.

Human arm found at Waukegan beach could be linked to death of Milwaukee woman

A human arm that washed up on a suburban Chicago beach may be linked to a Wisconsin case in which a 19-year-old woman was killed and dismembered after going on a date.

Long Grove's iconic ‘Chocolate Fest' returns to historic suburb this weekend

A Chicago suburb this weekend may seem a bit more like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as Long Grove transforms into "Chocolate Fest."

Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory in effect with ‘sudden, dramatic' reductions in visibility

A dense fog advisory was in effect for some parts of the Chicago area Friday morning, with the National Weather Service warning commuters of "sudden, dramatic reductions in visibility."

Dense fog could impact Chicago area's morning commute

Drivers are being advised to use caution on area roadways Friday morning, as a period of dense fog could occur just after sunrise.

Chicago's population drop could have more impacts beyond falling behind Houston

New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week showed Chicago losing approximately 8,200 residents in the span of a calendar year, which could not only drop the Windy City behind Houston in terms of America’s largest cities, but could also have big consequences in a variety of other ways.

Pritzker praises Justice Department move to reclassify marijuana

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised the Biden Administration’s push to reclassify marijuana, with the Justice Department formally making the move on Thursday.

FBI uses explosives, drones to execute search warrant on Lincoln Square house

Federal agents conducted a raid at a home in the 2200 block of West Farragut Avenue in Lincoln Square on Thursday morning.

Teen struck by car during altercation near North Avenue Beach, officials say

A teen was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle during an altercation near Chicago’s North Avenue Beach on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago's Maxwell Street Market to return to original site for first time in 30 years

The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home in Chicago later this month, the city announced in a press release.

Man who created portable disinfecting machine during pandemic gives back to hospital

An emergency department physician assistant who created a portable disinfecting machine using UVC light during the pandemic is giving back to the hospital where he came up with the idea.

As opioid overdoses surge in 5 neighborhoods, Chicago doubles down on solutions

Outreach workers set up a table Thursday morning in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood to give away free Narcan and Fentanyl test strips to anyone who needs them.

Organization calls for emerging cicadas to be ‘celebrated, not vilified'

The historic 2024 cicada emergence in the upper Midwest is now underway, but with two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, some groups are urging residents to celebrate their arrival, rather than to be fearful or nervous.

NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago investigate alarming absence of sexual assault arrests, convictions in Chicago

Beginning May 20, NBC 5 Chicago & Telemundo Chicago will deliver a new, unprecedented series – “Dismissed” / “Buscando Justicia” – uncovering the startling details behind a six-month investigation on the minimal number of sexual assault arrests and convictions in the City of Chicago over the past six years.

New report reveals top baby names in Illinois for 2023

A new list has revealed the top baby names in Illinois and while many mirror a national list released last week, there are a few names that stand out as different from the rest of the U.S.

Bill would ban cars from stopping on highway shoulders near O'Hare Airport

Illinois lawmakers have passed new legislation that would issue citations to drivers who park on the shoulders of highways near O’Hare International Airport, and could utilize safety cameras to enforce the measure.