'A danger to the people of Illinois': Calls mount for lawmaker to step down
Fuzia Jarad, a high school English teacher from Oak Lawn, described a personal encounter in which she said Sara Feigenholtz made offensive comments.
Suburban teacher wins $2 million 'Queen of Hearts' jackpot
A suburban teacher won the Park Lawn “Queen of Hearts” jackpot that surpassed $2 million Wednesday night.
3 dead after crash involving vehicle, freight train in Harvey
Three people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a train and a vehicle in suburban Harvey, officials said.
14 injured in CTA bus crash involving two cars
Fourteen people were injured in a crash involving two cars and a CTA bus on Wednesday night.
Indiana man arrested after search uncovers dozens of animals in poor condition, officials say
An Indiana man faces multiple charges after a search of his home uncovered dozens of animals in poor condition and led to numerous fish and wildlife violations, officials said.
Republicans stop release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee is deadlocked along party lines and the report is still under wraps.
Chicago area sees first snowfall of the season
The first snowfall of the season has reached the Chicago area and the suburbs.
Former rideshare driver sues Uber, Lyft, and Chicago
A former rideshare driver has filed a lawsuit against Uber, Lyft, and the City of Chicago, claiming her rights were violated.
Accumulating snow will lead to a messy morning commute
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Across America: Two people killed in house explosion
These are today's top stories from across America.
Pressure mounts for Gaza ceasefire, what to know
Pressure is mounting for a ceasefire in Gaza.
CAIR-Chicago renews calls for state Sen. Feigenholtz’s resignation
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is facing renewed calls to resign. It comes weeks after she replied to a controversial post online.
Caitlin Tracey case: Husband's motion rejected as family moves forward with burial plans
Caitlin Tracey’s parents can now move forward with plans to lay their daughter to rest in Michigan after a Cook County judge on Wednesday denied an emergency motion filed by her husband.
Park Lawn 'Queen of Hearts' jackpot breaks $2.3M
The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has surpassed $2 million.
White House Christmas tree becomes symbol of hope for Hurricane Helene victims
It's been a few months since Hurricane Helene devastated wide swaths of the south and many communities are still pressing on with the difficult recovery process.
Russia continues attacking Ukraine, reaches milestone of 1,001 days of war
The Russians keep pounding Ukraine from the air. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv was also closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian attack.
Drug-soaked paper in mail raises alarm across Illinois
Lawmakers in downstate Illinois are raising concerns about drug-soaked paper showing up in the mail.
Baby wounded, man killed in Heart of Chicago shooting
A 35-year-old man was killed and a 6-month-old child was grazed by a bullet in Chicago on Wednesday morning.
Former driver sues rideshare companies, city of Chicago over 'unfair deactivation'
A former rideshare driver is taking Uber, Lyft and Chicago to court, claiming they violated her rights.
Will the Matt Gaetz ethics report be released? What we know
Lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss releasing the ethic reports about Matt Gaetz.