Government relaunches free COVID tests website; Americans can order 4 per household
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and restarted the website allowing Americans to again order up to four free…
Police: 17-year-old laying in Niles road dies after being struck by vehicle
NILES, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy died early Monday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while laying in a north suburban road, police said. Just before 2:30 a.m.,…
Remember to dial 211 for free health and social services help
When 211 Metro Chicago launched in January, we already knew the significant need for this free health and social service helpline. The pandemic proved that awareness of and access to…
Inside Out | Forest preserve district welcomes new museum, education director
This summer, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District welcomed a new director of museum and education.After an extensive search, we were happy to bring on Kamryn Suttinger as the new…
Biden warns against shutdown, makes case for second term with VP at Congressional Black Caucus dinner
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail…
Chicago shootings: 30 shot, 3 killed in weekend gun violence across city, CPD says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thirty people were shot, three fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police said.A deadly shooting happened right outside of an 86-year-old victim's South Side home on…
Biden would veto two House spending bills, White House says
Sept 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden would veto House of Representatives appropriations bills that would provide funding for the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, the…
WATCH: Sen. Menendez speaks after bribery accusations
(NEXSTAR) – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was set to address the media for the first time since he was accused by federal prosecutors of taking cash bribes to interfere in court…
As Red Line extension advances, a cheaper way hides in plain sight
A couple weeks ago, there was an event in town that politicians treated as a celebration. It may, instead, have been a mistake compounded for taxpayers.VIPs gathered to herald the…
Boy, 17, fatally struck in Niles, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car in north suburban Niles Monday morning, police said.Niles police responded to the 8200-block of West Ballard Road at…
