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The pop charts from years past can be a bit deceiving. Many songs that were giant hits have faded somewhat from public consciousness. Meanwhile, songs that barely made a dent on the charts now stand ...

The effects of long COVID rage on. Over 20 million Americans are believed to have the debilitating post-infection condition, suffering symptoms such as severe fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, ...

A team of good Samaritans helped rescue a baby from Chicago's Belmont Harbor on Wednesday afternoon after strong gust of wind blew the baby's stroller into the water. Around 3 p.m., an 8-month-old boy ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he was "very disappointed" in the Chicago Bears Thursday after the team issued a statement praising work done by the Indiana legislature to lure the team to their ...

A freight train derailment in the southwest suburbs shut down roads, disrupted Metra trains, and even impacted local businesses. The derailment occurred early Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago ...

The Chicago Bears released a statement Thursday as lawmakers took a step closer to making a stadium in northwest Indiana closer to reality. The Indiana Senate already rapidly passed legislation ...

A red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service for several counties in the Chicago area will go into effect Wednesday morning, with warm temperatures, low humidity and winds nearing 50 ...

Two sisters-in-law have died after they were pulled from a house fire in Illinois during the early morning hours of Feb. 23, according to police The victims have been identified as 65-year-old Susan ...

Two women have died after they were trapped in a house fire in Illinois. The blaze on West Drive in Northlake was reported to police at about 1:25 a.m. local time on Monday, Feb. 23, according to a ...

A man who happened to be in the right place at the right time helped rescue a baby girl after a powerful gust of wind blew her stroller into Lake Michigan. The Chicago Police Department told PEOPLE ...