Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters to decide on plan to bolster country’s fragile biodiversity
Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world’s richest ...
German chancellor’s Social Democrats seek to hold off far right in Brandenburg state election
A state election is taking place in Brandenburg on Sunday, three weeks after a far-right party made gains in two other states ...
Fall season brings shorter days and less intense sunshine; much cooler Sunday as autumn 2024 officially begins
The weekend takes a turn to wet and cool weather; Sunday’s highs 20 degrees cooler than Saturday’s summery weather The ...
World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are ...
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
When film star James Stewart went on location in 1948 at Stateville prison’s notorious roundhouse while portraying a Chicago ...
Over 20 people wounded after Russia strikes apartment blocks in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Russian strikes hit high-rise apartment blocks in Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv, leaving dozens wounded in a second consecutive nighttime attack this past week. The bombs fell ...
Cubs eliminated from postseason contention after 5-1 loss to Nationals
MacKenzie Gore struck out nine in seven sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Saturday ...
Chicago police seek suspects in armed robberies at construction sites
Chicago police are searching for a crew believed to be responsible for two armed robberies at construction sites in North ...
Trump appeals to women in return to North Carolina without Mark Robinson, a top in-state supporter
Donald Trump returns to North Carolina on Saturday, stumping in the southern battleground state that both Democrats and ...
Teen charged with mother’s murder appears in court
A teenager charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of a woman reported to be his mother appeared in court ...
White Sox lose 119th game to tie the AL record as the Padres win 6-2 behind 3 home runs
The Chicago White Sox tied the American League record with their 119th loss on Saturday night, when Xander Bogaerts and Elias ...
Chicago Refugee Coalition welcomes new arrivals with ‘Day of Dignity’
The Chicago Refugee Coalition made sure the city’s new arrivals felt welcomed through the organization’s Day of Dignity held ...