Alan Osmond, eldest brother of The Osmonds, dies at 76 Alan Osmond, who with his siblings was part of the musical group “The Osmonds,” has died at the age of 76, according to a family spokesperson.

Alan Osmond, eldest brother of The Osmonds, dies at 76

City Club of Chicago: Governor JB Pritzker, State of Illinois April 17, 2026 City Club event description: Governor JB Pritzker Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois on Jan. 14, 2019. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the City Club of Chicago

Steve Bertrand on Books: Michael Glover Smith When you think of Bob Dylan, what comes to mind? A cultural revolutionary, right? Lyrics, musicianship, even painting. But did you know Bob Dylan was a filmmaker? Fellow filmmaker Michael Glover Sm…

On this week's new episode of Steve Bertrand on Books, Steve talks with Chicago-based filmmaker and author Michael Glover Smith about his new book: "Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think."

Popular anxiety pills recalled nationwide: Here's why A specific lot of extended-release Xanax (alprazolam) tablets are being voluntarily recalled by the American pharmaceutical company Viatris Inc.

Popular anxiety pills recalled nationwide: Here's why

9,000 Lexus vehicles recalled over potential fuel pump failure The defect can cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

9,000 Lexus vehicles recalled over potential fuel pump failure

Watch Orion Samuelson’s Funeral Service Click here to watch the Service in Loving Memory of Orion Samuelson at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, IL, April 10, 2026.

Family, friends, colleagues and others gathered in Huntley, IL, yesterday to say farewell to Orion Samuelson.

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II prepares to splash down, astronauts return to Earth Artemis II’s trip voyage into space will have an exciting conclusion Friday with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II is returning to Earth. Re-entry and splashdown are minutes away.

Public health alert lifted for chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart A public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide has been retracted.

Public health alert retracted for chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, …

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say

Watch the Artemis II crew’s historic moon flyby The world can watch along as the crew of the Artemis II undertakes their history-making lunar flyby on Monday.

Watch the Artemis II crew’s historic moon flyby

Dream acquire 2-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from Sky for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028 ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky on Monday in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also receives the right…

Dream acquire 2-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from Sky for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, discusses Easter, potential visit of Pope Leo XIV, and his message of peace Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss all things Easter weekend. From the Triduum, including Easter Sunday, to the potential visit of Chicago’s own P…

Dave Plier talks with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, who shares his Easter Message of Peace.

RECALL: 740K pans sold at Walmart, Costco may pose burn hazards You should stop using the pans immediately.

RECALL: 740K pans sold at Walmart, Costco may pose burn hazards

Trader Joe’s to open at least 18 more stores across 12 states in 2026: Here’s where America’s hunger for Mandarin Orange Chicken is apparently showing no signs of waning.

Trader Joe’s to open new store in Oswego

Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past yea…

Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general

Steve Bertrand on Books: Colm Tóibín Irish writer Colm Tóibín is a master, whether it’s his novels like Brooklyn or Nora Webster or The Testament of Mary, he has a settled style of writing that brings you not just to a place but to a …

On this week's new edition of Steve Bertrand on Books, Steve talks with Irish novelist and short story writer Colm Tóibín.

Lead found in dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide under a Walmart store bran…

Lead found in dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart

The 2026 hummingbird spring migration map shows when they’ll be in your yard Now is the time to put your hummingbird feeders up.

The 2026 hummingbird spring migration map shows when they’ll be in your yard

Amazon Big Spring Sale travel deals: Luggage, beauty, gadgets and more Today is the last day to snag fantastic deals on all things travel, including luggage, organizing gear, electronics and more.

Amazon Big Spring Sale travel deals: Luggage, beauty, gadgets and more

Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida, reports say Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to multiple reports.

Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida, reports say

We now know more about what caused NASA to bring an astronaut home from space early, but there's still a lot of mystery.

Amazon Big Spring Sale: The best home, outdoor and tool deals There are so many home deals worth shopping during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale!

Amazon Big Spring Sale: The best home, outdoor and tool deals

Steve Bertrand on Books: Nick Petrie Alright, it’s time to move to the edge of your seat. Nick Petrie joins Steve to talk about his new thriller, The Dark Time. It’s the ninth book in his acclaimed Peter Ash series. The book takes on …

On this week's new episode of Steve Bertrand on Books, Steve talks with Nick Petrie about his new thriller, "The Dark Time," the ninth book in his acclaimed Peter Ash series.

Amazon Big Spring Sale live deals: The 50 best deals our editors could find Shop the best Big Spring Sale deals our editors could find in beauty, electronics and more.

Amazon Big Spring Sale live deals: The 50 best deals our editors could find

Over 9M pounds of popular Trader Joe’s product sold in 43 states added to recall More food items have been added to a nationwide recall that involves millions of pounds of food sold nationwide in stores, including Trader Joe’s, according to a Food and Drug Administration …

Over 9M pounds of popular Trader Joe’s product sold in 43 states added to recall

174K gas ranges sold nationwide recalled after 30 burn injuries More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges sold across the country have been recalled due to a malfunction that left dozens of customers injured.

More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges sold across the country have been recalled due to a malfunction that left dozens of customers injured.

Chuck Norris dies at 86, family announces Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor known for his appearances in “The Way of the Dragon” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family announced Friday.

Chuck Norris dies at 86, family announces

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen recalled nationwide: FDA The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of children’s ibuprofen after complaints of the presence of a “foreign substance.”

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen recalled nationwide: FDA

WATCH: Bear wanders into California reporter’s live shot while she’s covering previous attack A black bear unexpectedly wandered into the background of a live KTLA report Sunday morning as crews covered an earlier bear encounter.

Watch as a bear wanders into a TV reporter's live shot - and we're not talking about Caleb Williams.

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