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Chicago named world’s biggest 'tourist trap' city in 2026

Chicago ranked the world’s biggest tourist trap city for 2026 with an Authenticity Score of 2.0, according to InsureandGo’s global travel index.

O’Hare International Airport honours Catherine O’Hara with tribute after beloved Home Alone star’s death

O’Hare International Airport paid tribute to Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara after her death at 71, sharing a photo from the film and honouring her iconic role as Mrs. McCallister — a character forever linked to the airport’s place in movie history.

ICE officials cite bBudget constraints for limited bodycam use in Chicago operation

ICE officials told a court that more funding is needed to expand body camera use during the Chicago immigration crackdown, amid protests and scrutiny over agent tactics and arrests.

Trump deploys National Guard from Texas to Chicago amid Democratic resistance, legal battle

Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois as the Trump administration pushes a controversial deployment to Chicago, prompting a lawsuit from state and city officials, citing political motives and local opposition.

Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s National Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

The move came just hours after a federal judge in Oregon halted a similar deployment in Portland.

'People desperate for me to stop the crime': Trump hints at federal control over Chicago after DC takeover

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that residents in Chicago were “desperate” for him to step in and curb violence.

Trump says Chicago and New York next cities to be targeted in crime crackdown

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago and New York would be the next major US cities to be targeted in a federal crackdown on crime.

Major collision averted at Chicago airport as US flight aborts landing just in time | Video

The pilot aborted the plane's landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting a private jet on the runway.

This Rs 11 lakh luxury martini comes with a gold necklace adorned with 150 diamonds

Created by Colin Hofer, a Michelin Guide-recognised sommelier of the year in 2022, the Marrow Martini is infused with mezcal, heirloom tomato water, and lemon basil olive oil.

Democratic National Convention, Day 1: Biden's exit, Clinton's glass ceiling, Gaza protests mark key takeaways

The DNC's first night featured Hillary Clinton advocating for a female president and Joe Biden criticising Trump while addressing Gaza war protesters near the venue.

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago: Day one agenda and highlights

The Democratic National Convention starts in Chicago on Monday, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic nomination and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. President Biden, who recently stepped aside, will address the convention, which will also feature a ceremonial roll call.

US Polls 2024: DNC start date, full schedule and livestreaming details

The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, featuring President Biden's address, and includes speeches from Obama, Clinton, Walz, and Jason Carter, honouring Biden’s endorsement of Harris.

‘Please help…’, Indian student attacked, robbed in US | Captured on CCTV in Chicago

Another Indian student in the US was chased and brutally attacked while he was returning home late at night on Sunday. CCTV footage also showed three masked men following Syed Mazahir Ali near his house in the West Ridge neighborhood in Chicago. Ali, who resides in Hyderabad, also released a short video describing the incident. Watch to know more.

Indian student brutally beaten by robbers in Chicago, pleads for help while bleeding. Video

Syed Mazahir Ali, who hails from Hyderabad, went to Chicago to pursue a Master’s degree. In the video that has spread like wildfire on the internet, Ali was seen bleeding from his nose and mouth and pleading for help.

104-year-old woman dies days after setting Guinness World Record for oldest skydiver

The Metro News reported that Dorothy Hoffner was found dead at the Brookdale Lake View senior living community by staff. She is believed to have died on Sunday night.

104-year-old woman skydives in Chicago, aims to create world record

“Age is just a number,” she told a cheering crowd of people after touching the ground at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, about 85 miles (140 kilometers) southwest of Chicago. Interestingly, Hoffner had her first skydiving experience when she was 100.

'Total irony': News crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting about 'armed robberies' in Chicago

According to the Chicago Police Department, a news reporter and a photojournalist, were preparing to go live at 4.30 am on Monday when a black SUV and a grey sedan pulled up in front of them.

Hyderabad woman found starving on Chicago streets offered help by Indian authorities

The Hyderabad woman, identified as Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, had traveled to the US to pursue a master's degree at TRINE University, Detroit.

Hyderabad woman went to US for masters, found starving, depressed on Chicago streets. Video

The woman, identified as Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, had traveled to the US to pursue a master's degree at TRINE University, Detroit.