Overnight house fire in Zion
Firefighters in Zion are still trying to find out why a home caught fire.
Missing 15-year-old teen
This is 15-year-old Isabella Barraza from Stickney Township. The Cook County Sheriff's Office tells us her family reported her missing today.
Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
U.S. launches strike on ISIS in Nigeria
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a fatal strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria.
Portillo’s partners with Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on limited-time meal
Chicago-based restaurant chain Portillo’s is partnering with Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on a new limited-time meal celebrating one of the team’s most memorable moments of the season.
Google's top 5 people searches of 2025: Politics, popes and tragedy
Google’s end-of-year wrap includes the people you searched for most this year.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
New 'aggressive' flu strain emerging as health threat: Where it's spreading the most
A highly contagious and aggressive flu strain is sweeping the nation this season.
Here's when you can visit Brookfield Zoo for free in January, February
What better way to kick off the new year than a free visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?
Missing 16-year-old boy located, Chicago police say
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on the city’s South Side.
Police warn of River North robberies by people asking for donations
Police are warning River North residents and visitors about a string of robberies in which offenders allegedly trick victims into handing over their phones before stealing money electronically.
Nyveia Lofton: Missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago's West Side
A search is underway for a missing 15-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, authorities said.
Man injured after gun discharges during cleaning on Christmas Day on Chicago’s Northwest Side: police
A man is hospitalized after a gun accidentally discharged while being cleaned Christmas Day on Chicago’s Northwest Side, police said.
Isabella Brown: 15-year-old girl reported missing from Chicago's South Side
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago’s South Side days before Christmas.
Teen arrested months after armed robbery on Chicago CTA platform, police say
Nearly four months later, Chicago police say a teen is in custody in connection with an armed robbery on a CTA platform.
Illinois prosecutor clears Aurora officers of wrongdoing after man's in-custody death
Kane County's top prosecutor says Aurora police officers did nothing wrong in the in-custody death of Irving Martinez earlier this year.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Chicago crime: Teen arrested 5 months after robbing and carjacking another boy, police say
Chicago police say a teen has been arrested months after he robbed and carjacked another boy on the South Side.
Analis Suarez: Chicago teen missing from Northwest Side, police say
Chicago police are asking for help finding 17-year-old Analis Suarez, who's been reported missing from the Northwest Side.
Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas wins $1.817 billion jackpot
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Arkansas will most likely have a very memorable Christmas Day, as that ticket won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot during the drawing on Christmas Eve.