Judge issues full ruling clearing Joshua Riibe in Pitt student's disappearance
A judge has issued the full ruling clearing Minnesota college student Joshua Riibe in the disappearance last month of Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki.
White Sox starting lineup for MLB Opening Day 2025 game announced
The Chicago White Sox are facing off against the visiting Los Angeles Angels for MLB Opening Day 2025 on Thursday.
Twins' starting lineup for MLB Opening Day 2025 game announced
The Minnesota Twins are facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday for the MLB Opening Day 2025. Here's the full lineup for the game.
$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
NTSB recommends Mackinac Bridge undergo risk-of-collapse evaluation
Michigan's Macinac Bridge is among 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended be evaluated to assess its risk of collapse.
Closings, delays issued for dozens of schools amid winter storm threat
The trajectory of a spring snowstorm headed for Minnesota shifted overnight, leaving the Twin Cities free and clear. Southern Minnesota, however, could still see blizzard conditions.
Outcry over MN bill to define "Trump derangement syndrome" as mental illness
A bill that was introduced by Minnesota Senate Republicans to define so-called "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness has provoked a backlash, with some saying the bill trivializes mental health care in the state regardless of the seriousness of its original intent.
Minnesota Twins unveil home opener plans for 2025, including $9 seats
The Minnesota Twins have unveiled their plans for the 2025 season home opener, which will include ticket prices in the single digits for those looking for a thriftier option.
Chicago Pride announces date, themes for 2025 LTBTQ+ fest
Organizers with Chicago Pride have unveiled the dates and theme for the 2025 edition of the popular LGBTQ+ community celebration. This year's parade theme will be "United in Pride."
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Wayne County sheriff
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington has been accused of sexual harassment, in a lawsuit filed this week on behalf of a former employee.
Ground delay at Chicago O'Hare Airport due to snow and ice
A ground delay have been issued at Chicago O'Hare Airport for Wednesday afternoon amid an anticipated winter storm and the expected accumulating snow totals.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or sick along Lake Michigan
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu along Lake Michigan.
Voting opens to help choose the winning Illinois state flag redesign
The original call for artists, or otherwise, to submit their suggested designs saw more than 5,000 entries pour in with the Illinois Flag Commission. From that panoply, the commission narrowed the field down to just 10 options.
See the full list of Oscar nominations for 2025 Academy Awards
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Jan. 23, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
David Lynch, director of "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," dies at 78
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.