Indiana wants to absorb 33 Illinois counties that voted to secede: 'Join us'
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says lawmakers are looking into a proposal to absorb parts of Illinois after multiple counties voted to secede.
Probable cause of CTA Yellow Line crash revealed by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board released findings from its investigation into the CTA Yellow Line crash that left 19 wounded in 2023.
Starbucks offers free coffee on Monday after Super Bowl 59 – how to get it
Starbucks is offering free coffee to its rewards members on the Monday after the Super Bowl. Get the details here.
Reaction after Chicago mayor's office allegedly tried censoring City Council meeting video
The mayor's office is accused of attempting to censor video footage from a controversial City Council meeting about censorship.
Chicago mayor's office facing backlash after staffer allegedly tried to hide meeting video
The Chicago mayor's office is under fire after a staffer allegedly tried to hide video of a contentious city council meeting. The irony is that this hearing was largely about censorship and allegedly, the mayor's office tried to censor what happened in the meeting.
Girls' pajamas sold on Amazon recalled for fire risk
Over 6,000 girls’ pajama sets have been recalled in the U.S. because they violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. Here's what to know.
Shamrock Shake is back — and so is Uncle O’Grimacey after decades away
McDonald’s brings back its Shamrock Shake for a limited time, featuring Uncle O’Grimacey and a charity campaign supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Video of fatal Chicago police shooting of knife-wielding man released
Video of the police shooting of a man who had a knife as he approached officers in a Little Village apartment was released.
Trump says sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok
Let's break down what a sovereign wealth fund is, and what it means for TikTok.
Video released of Chicago police fatally shooting knife-wielding man
Body camera footage of the police shooting of Timothy Glaze, 58, was released on Tuesday.
Chicago Teachers Union holds walk-ins amid contract standoff with CPS
The Chicago Teachers Union held walk-ins at dozens of Chicago Public Schools Tuesday morning over concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.
Art display in Chicago center draws controversy, claims of antisemitism
Thirty people spoke about one art exhibit at Chicago’s Special Events committee meeting.
Chicago Teachers Union organizes "walk-in" for better schooling
Chicago Teachers Union organizes "walk-in" to demand better conditions in schools. Meanwhile a new poll finds dismal approval ratings for the CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago officials to discuss outdoor event safety at City Hall
The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation is meeting to talk about safety measures the city needs to take when hosting outdoor events.
Chicago alderman accuses Mayor Johnson of only listening to 'hyper-liberal white progressives' on immigration
Three Chicago aldermen responded to Mayor Brandon Johnson's defiant posture towards the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Trump moves to create sovereign wealth fund, eyeing TikTok: What to know
A sovereign wealth fund is a vehicle that could use proceeds from U.S. national resources to make investments.
New poll shows Chicagoans losing confidence in Johnson, CTU: 'Politically toxic'
A new poll shows how Chicagoans view their mayor and the influential Chicago Teachers Union.
Poll sheds light on how voters view Chicago mayor, and it's not good
A new poll suggests Mayor Brandon Johnson is extremely unpopular with voters.
Brandon Johnson, Larry Snelling welcome new class of CPD graduates
Brandon Johnson, Larry Snelling welcome new class of CPD graduates
'Dinner in America' becomes cult classic because of TikTok
The stars of 'Dinner in America' never got the run and exposure they deserved after the movie came out in 2020. But the movie has become a cult classic because of its popularity on TikTok.