The Latest Breaking News from IL

Hail bigger than golf balls falls in west, northwest and southwest suburbs

The largest hail reported in the area was in Boulder Hill, south of Aurora, at 2.75 inches in diameter. A golf ball’s diameter is 1.68 inches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd will continue without Gary Rossington and honor tour dates with ZZ Top

“Gary was always the first to say how, ‘Skynyrd’s music is bigger than me or any one person,’” says Rossington’s widow

Guitar World · Apr 4, 2023

Dear Abby: Disabled man has trouble connecting with his busy wife

He’s married to a teacher who neglects him while preparing for class and exploring social media.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

Rob Trujillo will make his singing debut on new Metallica album 72 Seasons

Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo will provide vocals for the band for the very first time on brand new track You Must Burn!

Metal Hammer · Mar 28, 2023

Gun control advocate hijacks Fox feed

The woman, who survived the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting with her son, was in Nashville on vacation

Salon · Mar 27, 2023

Dear Abby: Cheating man fears leaving his wife would harm their child

Concern about destabilizing the kid’s life is all that’s stopping the man from leaving his unfaithful spouse and beginning a new life with someone else.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

“You look like sh*t, your voice has gone, the hotel has lost your laundry”: Nick Cave's description of touring will put you off the idea for life

“Touring is actually hard to do,” says Nick Cave. “It's not working down the coal mines, of course, but it has its own struggles.”

MusicRadar · Mar 25, 2023

A globe-spanning Nintendo 3DS meetup aims to keep StreetPass alive

3DS fans are gathering globally from March 31 through April 2 to celebrate the system's best feature

GamesRadar · Mar 24, 2023

Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood to play bass on Nick Cave’s forthcoming solo tour

The British bassist will team up with Cave for a set of intimate shows this fall

Guitar World · Mar 24, 2023

Dear Abby: May I keep giving friend his benefits when he’s engaged?

Woman believes her ‘bedroom fun’ with much younger man should continue right up until he says ‘I do’ to his fiancee.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023