State of emergency declared as atmospheric river batters Southern California
A powerful atmospheric river is causing widespread damage across Southern California, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency as crews respond to flooding and destruction.
Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
Fire breaks out at home in Zion
Crews are investigating a late-night house fire in north suburban Zion.
Overnight house fire in Zion
A fire broke out late Wednesday at a home in suburban Zion. Crews are investigating.
$1.7B Powerball jackpot still up for grabs on Christmas Eve
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.7B, exciting Chciagoans
The odds are small, but Chicagoans are still trying their luck as the Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.7 billion.
Schaumburg beaver caught chomping down trees
There's a little critter in Schaumburg that's causing a bit of a mess on Christmas Eve.
U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears
Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Chicago faith leaders again denied access to ICE facility on Christmas Eve
Faith leaders have continued to show support for those detained at the Broadview ICE processing facility and were again denied access to offer prayer.
Chicago man denied medical care in ICE custody, family says
A local family said their father was denied critical medical care while he was in ICE custody that nearly cost him his life.
Shooting reported on Chicago area interstate on Christmas Eve
State Police are investigating a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway on Christmas Eve.
Chicago-area man tried to kidnap special needs worker from Jewel, prosecutors say
A man was charged with allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman with special needs who was working at a Bensenville Jewel.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Chicago woman caused DUI crash that severely injured 10-year-old boy: prosecutors
A Chicago woman with a blood-alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit was released pretrial Wednesday after prosecutors said she caused a crash that severely injured a 10-year-old boy and hurt three other family members.