The defense attorney representing the Chicago man charged with plotting to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC event said his client is a “LARPer,” slang for people who like to do live-action role playing.

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims

Fireworks, fog and a fizzle on the Fourth: Chicago Cubs left in a haze in shutout loss at Wrigley Field

For fans, Aurora Fourth of July parade an annual tradition: ‘We have to be here’

Fireworks, parades and community mark America’s 250th in Chicago

Colson Montgomery HR helps Chicago White Sox pull back into tie for 1st with 3-1 win over Cleveland Guardians

Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July

Shohei Ohtani among 4 Los Angeles Dodgers voted to start in MLB All-Star Game — and 26 first-timers selected

‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters turn to AI before casting their ballots

Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus because of knee injury

Groups plan picnic to highlight Sauk Trail’s role in Underground Railroad

Evacuation ordered for events at National Mall as storms gather near Washington ahead of Trump’s July 4th speech

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas named an All-Star for the first time

‘America is on a roll’: Portage parade draws 10,000 for nation’s 250th

Aurora cleaning up after waves of storms

Park District remains focused on cleanup, mum on future use for Tinley Park mental health center land

A man attacked by at least one dog was found dead in the yard of a home in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, authorities said.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong named an All-Star for the 2nd consecutive season

Chicago White Sox fall out of 1st place in AL Central after 2nd straight walk-off loss to Cleveland Guardians

Asking Eric: Don’t let this bad apple spoil the bunch

Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists say

3 children dead after boat capsizes in Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva during Friday storms

For this last edition of Illinois 250, we’re taking a look back at the influence dozens of people have taken with them from our great state to the rest of the nation and world.

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Photos: NASCAR weekend at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet

The Blue Island City Council approved an ordinance setting financial penalties for parents and guardians whose kids are involved in disruptive gatherings known as “teen takeovers,” particularly those that cause damage.

For fans, Aurora Fourth of July parade an annual tradition: ‘We have to be here’

Fireworks, parades and community mark America’s 250th in Chicago

Denny Hamlin has finished in the top 10 in five of his last six races in Joliet. Now, he’s on the pole for Sunday’s eero 400, adding to his local success that also included a pole in the 2023 street race in downtown Chicago.

Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July

Shohei Ohtani among 4 Los Angeles Dodgers voted to start in MLB All-Star Game — and 26 first-timers selected

‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters turn to AI before casting their ballots

World Cup: Morocco beats co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Chicago Sky take first lead late in regulation but fall to Las Vegas Aces 98-90 in overtime

Commentary: As Illinois joins the country in commemorating 250 years of American history, we’ve been given an opportunity to reflect on the people, places and institutions that have shaped our state — and how our state has helped shape this nation through innovation, culture and civic leadership.

Evacuation ordered for events at National Mall as storms gather near Washington ahead of Trump’s July 4th speech

Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus because of knee injury

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has ordered a top-to-bottom review of some 100 criminal investigations handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg dating back to 2007.

Court briefs: Possible 45-year sentence after manslaughter plea

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas named an All-Star for the first time

“Young Washington” arrives in theaters just in time for July Fourth with a chiseled, hot young actor in the lead role, and the sheen of a prestige HBO drama, though the result isn’t really big-screen spectacle or appointment television.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong named an All-Star for the 2nd consecutive season

World Cup: Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

The speaker’s statement comes months after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, without explanation, removed state Rep. Harry Benton from eight committee assignments and other House Democratic caucus duties.

An estimated 10,000 people turned out Saturday to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a large parade in Portage.

For the Fourth of July, it feels especially fitting to celebrate the kind of independent producers redefining the future of American wine.

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

Which Chicago White Sox players will receive All-Star honors? Several make a strong case.