Cook County jewelry store heist: Thieves get away with $1M in merchandise

Thieves cut the internet, broke through a wall, and stole $1 million in jewels and watches from a suburban store. The owner is offering a $75K reward.

Leaking tank caused Illinois box truck blast
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A camera managed to capture the moment a truck exploded on a residential street in Illinois. The driver was able to walk away without any serious injuries, but the blast did damage several homes. Police say the explosion was sparked by a leaking propane tank in that truck.

Chicago man charged in D.C. embassy shooting — FBI raids apartment

FBI agents raided the home of the Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night in Washington D.C.

White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with ballpark tribute
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The Chicago White Sox are honoring one of their most popular fans with a tribute inside their stadium. The team unveiled new artwork of Pope Leo XIV. It includes a graphic display of Pope Leo, a number 14 jersey and a picture of him in attendance at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago.

White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute

From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.

Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV

Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

First American pope: The world reacts

The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.