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A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and fled to Chicago

The Boeing plane was carrying 172 passengers and seven crew members from Cancun International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday when it was forced to change its route

The Democratic National Convention recently wrapped up in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were officially nominated as the party’s ticket for the 2024 presidential election.

The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a showcase of impressive speeches. Presidential nominee Kamala Harris justified the newfound enthusiasm of Democrats with a strong acceptance speech, but even she couldn’t match the oratorical power of Michelle and Barack Obama two nights earlier.

Chicago native moves to New York for ‘Breakfast Bowl’ with Mark Schlereth and Craig Carton

Skye the Lioness might already have beef with the WNBA's best mascot, Ellie the Elephant.

Midwest residents cope with scorching heat wave, seek relief through cooling centers and community support.

As a heat wave stretched into a second day this week, residents in more than half a dozen states are looking for ways to beat the heat amid hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits

Given the days of political pageantry at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago have come to an end, it’s an opportune time to examine parallels to past conventions — particularly those in the Windy City, a locale that has long been the grounds for historic political coronations.

Former Mississippi jail employee arrested for aiding inmate's escape to Chicago; inmate captured after standoff. Investigation ongoing.