National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Partial solar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Wednesday
A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.
A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.
Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 custodians dead, police say
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
Teens charged in murder of Illinois family
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
Minor earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near Illinois-Wisconsin border, officials say
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck beneath Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck beneath Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Lake Geneva boat accident, 3 kids drowned; Illinois school district responds
We're learning more about the victims in Friday's tragedy on Geneva Lake.
We're learning more about the victims in Friday's tragedy on Geneva Lake.
Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
Severed arm with Green Bay Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake belonged to Plainfield man, police say
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Dodge County sheriff denies detention allegations made by Sunny Naqvi
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office revealed the findings of a one-month investigation into claims that Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi was detained for more than 30 hours by ICE in Chicago and Wisconsin. The sheriff flatly denied those allegations, and filed a civil lawsuit against her, among others.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office revealed the findings of a one-month investigation into claims that Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi was detained for more than 30 hours by ICE in Chicago and Wisconsin. The sheriff flatly denied those allegations, and filed a civil lawsuit against her, among others.
Six Flags Great America to celebrate 50th anniversary season
Six Flags Great America is gearing up for the 2026 season to open on April 25 – and the theme park will be celebrating “50 years of thrills, family fun and unforgettable memories."
Six Flags Great America is gearing up for the 2026 season to open on April 25 – and the theme park will be celebrating “50 years of thrills, family fun and unforgettable memories."
Delavan police officer arrested in Illinois on stalking charges
A City of Delavan police officer was arrested on stalking charges in Illinois on Thursday, March 19.
A City of Delavan police officer was arrested on stalking charges in Illinois on Thursday, March 19.
2025 Kenosha shooting, Illinois man charged with homicide
An Illinois man is accused of shooting at three people, killing one of them, in Kenosha last year. He was previously convicted in a Racine County chase.
An Illinois man is accused of shooting at three people, killing one of them, in Kenosha last year. He was previously convicted in a Racine County chase.
Bears to Indiana? Team calls bill 'most meaningful step' as new site gains traction
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
Illinois murder, Milwaukee woman charged will not fight extradition
A Milwaukee woman will not fight extradition to Illinois, where prosecutors accuse her of killing a man.
A Milwaukee woman will not fight extradition to Illinois, where prosecutors accuse her of killing a man.
What is that smell? Wisconsin residents report mysterious odor
Residents in parts of southeast Wisconsin on Monday reported an unexplained chemical or burning electrical odor in the air.
Residents in parts of southeast Wisconsin on Monday reported an unexplained chemical or burning electrical odor in the air.