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A Brooklyn writer hid 12 keys across the US decades ago — now this treasure hunter plans to dig for legendary 'The Secret' prize in NYC

“Some place in the city of New York, there is a ceramic casque, about the size of a volleyball. It has a ceramic key inside it," says David Hager.

Here are the top 5 US cities where rents are spiking

A new Realtor.com report shows where rental prices are spiking across the nation -- but despite the increases, there is a bit of hope.

Chicago abruptly cancels Cinco de Mayo parade over fears of 'safety of all in attendance'

Chicago officials cancel annual Cinco de Mayo parade after an outbreak of gang violence in the city.

Chicago Teachers Union's $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, and migrant accommodations -- at $2K per migrant

The incredible demands are being made despite its members delivering underwhelming results for its students, with only 21 percent of the city’s eighth graders being proficient readers, according to the last Nation’s...

Chicago mayor runs away from reporters asking about alleged cop killer: video

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was caught on camera bolting from local reporters looking to ask him about the recent arrest of a cop killer. 

I escaped a religious cult led by my dad — but I still love him

Yaya claims her dad would use the "bible to manipulate" the community and even did so behind bars until she escaped in December 2000.

Here are the top 10 cities for those who love to read — where does NYC rank?

Lawn Love has announced its list of the best cities for book lovers — and some may seem unusual. 

How much are tickets to see Caleb Williams on the Bears in 2024?

Here's how to catch the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner live in the Windy City.

Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole" was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged and needed...

Chicago radio host skewers Bears for trotting out pastor to pray for new stadium deal

Wednesday, the Bears revealed their plans for a new multi-billion dollar venue on the Chicago lakefront, just south of Soldier Field.

Chicago police officer, 30, shot dead overnight while heading home from work

An off-duty Chicago cop was shot and killed as he came home from work early Sunday in what the police superintendent called “another sad day” for the Windy City.

What do tickets cost to see Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in 2024?

Chicago squares up against Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever at home on June 23 and Aug. 30.

Female college student fights back against armed robber and yanks magazine from gun

Wild video shows a female University of Chicago student fighting back against an armed robber, amazingly yanking the magazine out of her attacker’s firearm — as a man sitting feet...

Female college student fights back against armed robber and yanks magazine from gun -- as man watches just feet away

Madelyn, a 21-year-old senior studying economics, was walking back from class on the Hyde Park campus when a masked man cornered her.

Angel Reese has new Chicago Sky nickname after WNBA draft

Angel Reese has officially replaced the "Bayou Barbie" moniker. Well, sort of.

Stop the traffic-blocking goons, buried fact in cop-shoot stories and other commentary

“Across the country Monday, thousands of United States citizens were detained against their will by criminal protesters,” fume the Washington Examiner’s editors.

'Womb Raider' who murdered teen, cut baby out of her body learns her fate

“The loss of my daughter’s life is something I will never overcome.”

Anti-Israel protesters block highways near O'Hare Airport, shut down Golden Gate Bridge

Anti-Israel protesters shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in both directions for hours Monday while also creating traffic jams for drivers trying to reach Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. "Golden Gate Bridge is closed...

Wild video shows left-wing activists cheering Iran's attack on Israel in Chicago — after chanting 'death to America'

Shabbir Rizvi taught about 80 participants the chant in Iran's official language during a "break out session" for the Anti-War Committee Chicago.

81-year-old veteran punched and carjacked while delivering pizzas in Chicago: 'I was afraid for my life'

"They said, 'Gimme the keys, gimme the keys,'" Aimone told the local station. "And they sucker punched me from behind, hit me in the face. I was afraid for my...