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
Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo
Veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo noted that like humans, animals routinely develop degenerative problems in their joints as they age.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Appeals court agrees R&B singer R. Kelly should stay jailed
R.Kelly faces state and federal charges ranging from sexual assault to heading a racketeering scheme designed to supply him with girls.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
Kelly who is awaiting trial on sexual misconduct charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre.
Fri Aug 28 2020
COVID-19: Three US states lock down 70 million against the virus
Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out, restricting the movement.
Sat Mar 21 2020
Man accused of abducting Chinese student had visited kidnap fetish website
She disappeared after that, authorities said, and didn't answer calls when fellow students, professors and the apartment manager called.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Girls as young as six equate "brilliance" with opposite sex - scientists
Girls assimilate stereotypes associating brilliance with men rather than women by the time they are six, potentially limiting their aspirations and impacting their future careers.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Barack Obama Farewell Speech
President Obama delivered a farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2017.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Singapore blogger seeking U.S. asylum regrets posts in home country
Amos Yee, 18, who is currently detained in Illinois, told Reuters that videos he filmed insulting Singapore's late prime minister and various religions were in bad taste.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Clinton builds early electoral college lead over Trump
Hillary Clinton will win Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, Delaware, Massachusetts and Connecticut, major US broadcasters project.
Wed Nov 09 2016
When a toddler fell into a zoo enclosure 20 years ago, he was saved - by a gorilla
In 1996, a 3-year-old boy fell into a pit holding gorillas at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. One of them scooped up the toddler, cradled him and carried him to paramedics.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Too much smartphone time could be a sign of anxiety, study finds
Anxiety and depression mainly affected young adults who used their smartphone as a means of escaping a sometimes unpleasant reality.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Trump, other White House hopefuls face huge test Tuesday
Dubbed "Super Tuesday 2" by US media, the day will see Democratic and Republican primary contests in the states of Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Omega-3s may boost cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
A study found that for adults at risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's, consuming more omega-3 fatty acids could have a positive effect of cog
Wed May 20 2015
Fiber supplements could help with weight loss: study
Two specific kinds of dietary fiber could lead to weight loss if taken daily over a long term, according to a new study conducted in Illinois.
Wed Nov 19 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024