Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Southwest pilot of Chicago-bound flight arrested for allegedly being intoxicated
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
Illinois woman wins $1M from forgotten lottery ticket she left in her bag
A woman in Illinois won $1 million from a forgotten lottery ticket she rediscovered in her purse.
Woman manipulated boyfriend into suburban family's execution over fake Mexican cartel threat: police
New details have surfaced in the investigation of the 2023 murders of a family in Romeoville.
'Totally my bad': Teen admits to cutting off tanker truck, causing chemical spill that killed 5
A 17-year-old girl said she wasn't aware that she cut off a tanker truck on an Illinois highway, causing it to jackknife and spill caustic ammonia. Five people died from exposure.
Meet the 12-year-old infuencer who mixed it up with Mike Lindell and Charlie Kirk at the DNC
The trending videos on social media capture the 12-year-old getting into a spirited debate with the two men over election conspiracy theories and the Civil Rights Act.
Protesters contaminate DNC breakfast with maggots at Chicago hotel: officials
An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.
The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Chicago DNC 2024: Protesters march on first day of convention
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has prompted large demonstrations and marches as activists seek to have their voices heard.
Protesters rally in downtown Chicago ahead of Democratic National Convention
Protesters marched in downtown Chicago on Sunday, just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
July 4th mass shooting: Chicago women died shielding children from gunfire
A mass shooting in Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning left two women and an 8-year-old child dead.
Pritzker meets with Biden at White House amid concerns
Governor JB Pritzker met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, passes away at 86
Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and mother to former first lady Michelle Obama – has died.
Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare
A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.
'Home Alone' house in north suburbs hits market: 'Own a piece of cinematic history'
The north suburban home that was made famous after being featured in the “Home Alone" film is now on the market.