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
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024