The Latest Breaking News from Midwest

The top boys high school volleyball teams as of April 19, 2023.

Ethanol was sold for years as a “climate-friendly” fuel, but research says it could harm the planet and your health

CHICAGO — Chicago was selected Tuesday to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a huge economic and prestigious postpandemic boon, and an acknowledgment the city’s progressive, pro-union values align with a Democratic Party that is seeking to boost its strength in a politically competitive Midwest.

Timothy Egan’s new book recounts the mainstreaming of the racist group and its unraveling after one woman’s testimony

The company that wants to send part of a controversial 1,300-mile carbon dioxide pipeline through the Midwest is seeking a fast-tracked permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would not require public notification or input.

Temperature forecast soars across much of the central and eastern United States as parts of the eastern region sees warmer weather

Democratic gains this week in the swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan bolster the case for Chicago hosting the party’s quadrennial gathering.

A significant change in the weather pattern is about to unfold over large areas of the US as an extended warm spell develops

A fresh severe weather system produced almost a dozen more tornado reports and dropped softball-sized hail in storm-weary areas.