3 Chicago area teens charged in sexual assault of classmate at graduation party: prosecutors
Three suburban teens were charged in connection with the sexual assault of their classmate during a graduation party in DuPage County.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Chicago dog tests positive for rabies, first in decades
PAWS Chicago confirmed that a dog that tested positive for rabies was in their care this summer.
Chicago confirms first rabies-positive dog in decades
A dog in Chicago has tested positive for rabies, and 13 people are known to have been exposed, according to health officials.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t veto budget passed by City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he would not veto, nor sign the so-called alternative budget passed by a majority of the City Council over the weekend, essentially ending the standoff over how to close a $1.1 billion deficit for 2026.
Man shot during armored truck robbery outside Chicago Chase Bank, authorities say
A man was critically injured Tuesday morning when he was shot during a robbery of an armored truck outside a Chase Bank, according to Chicago police and the FBI.
2 teens charged in beating of man on CTA bus: CPD
Two teen suspects were arrested after a 62-year-old man was brutally attacked on a CTA bus, leaving him hospitalized with severe head injuries.
Kansas City Chiefs announce plans to leave Missouri
While the Chicago Bears are looking to find the location for a new stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs announced their plans to move out of Missouri and into the state of Kansas.
After Chicago boy fatally hit by car, a family wants answers
A 9-year-old boy died months ago after being hit by a car on his way to school, but months later, the family still is seeking criminal charges in the case.
Illinois reveals 2025 rejected license plates
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office revealed its annual list of vanity license plates that were rejected, many for being profane or suggestive.
Chicago crime: Man, 62, in hospital after CTA bus beating
A 62-year-old man was beaten by three teenagers on a CTA bus and his family is worried he won't survive.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes second oil tanker near Venezuela as pressure on Maduro grows
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and is pursuing a third, as the White House increases pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
Menorah lighting at Lincoln Park
The Jewish community in Chicago showing solidarity with Australia tonight. A menorah lighting happening in Lincoln Park to commemorate the final night of Hanukkah. People there say the lighting is a symbol that light overcomes darkness in the wake of the tragedy.
Epstein files released by DOJ with heavy redactions
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files. The files were releasedon Friday afternoon to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump orders ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa National Guard soldiers killed
President Trump ordered ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed.
TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit
TikTok is staying in the U.S. with a new multi-billion dollar deal. Darren Botelho breaks down the details.
Holiday travel rush taking off
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
Alternative budget plan makes headway in Chicago City Council
A budget plan advanced at Chicago City Hall could head for a full vote as soon as Friday.
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflects on living 14 blocks away from Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York, naming a fellow Chicagoan to lead one of the nation’s largest Catholic archdioceses.
West Chicago plane crash
A plane crashed in West Chicago on Wednesday.