Meet the company behind the viral cheese grater hats
Meet Manuel Rojas, one of the owners of Foam Party Hats, the company famous for their cheese grater hats that have been selling these like hotcakes thanks to Bears players DJ Moore and Caleb Williams.
Chicago weather: Mild temperatures give way to rain, then sharp return to winter cold
Northern Illinois is in a period of weather whiplash, with mild temperatures giving way to rain this weekend before winterlike cold returns early next week.
Uptick in flu cases during the holidays
Before Christmas, flu cases were already starting to go up across our country. Some health experts are worried that the number of cases will spike since many of us are having family gatherings.
Meeting the company behind the cheese grater hats
You may have seen D.J. Moore wear it after the Bears beat the Packers Saturday. It's called a cheese graterhead meant to make fun of the Packers and the cheeseheads you see many of their fans wearing.
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.
$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern
With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.