
Jerry Springer, raucous talk show host, dead at 79
Jerry Springer died peacefully after a brief illness at his home in suburban Chicago, his family said in a statement.
Fri Apr 28 2023

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago
Illinois governor condemns the act as a symbol of racism, a reminder of the violence and terror inflicted on Black Americans for centuries.
Fri Nov 11 2022

Flash floods hit Chicago metro area, stranding cars
The city on Twitter urged residents to avoid driving through standing water on streets, viaducts and low-lying areas.
Mon Sep 12 2022

R&B singer R. Kelly's obstruction trial begins in Chicago
Kelly faces multiple counts of child sexual exploitation, enticement of a female and possession of material containing child pornography.
Tue Aug 16 2022

BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage
J-Hope of BTS becomes the first South Korean act to headline a major US music festival.
Mon Aug 01 2022

K-Pop star J-Hope to make music history at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival
J-Hope is slated to close the four-day Lollapalooza festival with a main-stage performance on July 31.
Thu Jul 21 2022

In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack
Karen Britten along with two of her neighbors in Highland Park housed dozens of parade goers during an hours-long lockdown.
Wed Jul 06 2022

Suspect captured in shooting at July 4 parade in Chicago's Highland Park suburb
It was pandemonium. A stampede. Babies were flying in the air. People were diving for cover.
Tue Jul 05 2022

Stifling heatwave grips central United States
Millions of Americans who live in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta were under heat advisories as the heat index was to climb past 38 C.
Thu Jun 16 2022

Malaysia to join ICAO's deliberations on MH17
MOT said Malaysia is equally committed to ensuring that the process is transparent, credible and conclusive.
Wed Mar 16 2022

Australia, Netherlands start UN action against Russia over MH17
The rare procedure comes under an article of ICAO's Chicago Convention designed to protect civilian aircraft from weapons fire.
Tue Mar 15 2022

Want to spend a night in the 'Home Alone' house? You just might be able to
Airbnb is getting into the Christmas spirit by putting the McCallister's iconic home up for rent!
Mon Dec 06 2021

And the coolest neighbourhood in the world is...
Head to Norrebro, in Copenhagen, Denmark, or find a taste of American style in Chicago's Andersonville neighbourhood.
Wed Oct 13 2021

Al Capone's granddaughter hopes auction reveals human side of America's notorious gangster
Diane Capone said she hopes these items will reveal the human side of her grandfather instead of the ruthless violence that plagued Chicago.
Thu Oct 07 2021

After much hype and delay, Kanye West's 'Donda' has arrived
The two-hour, 27 track-long album features a list of special appearances, including from Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Lil Baby.
Mon Aug 30 2021

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025