United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
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.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces eviction, landlord speaks out: 'I have nowhere else to turn'
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands.
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.
Watch: Family battles towering blaze from 80 candles on grandmother's birthday cake
An Illinois family struggled to extinguish the flames from 80 birthday candles on a cake for their grandmother's 80th birthday.
West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know
Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend.
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.
DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.
Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC
Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.
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.
Chicago's top cop responds to 'absolutely disgusting' remarks made to officers during protest
Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Bomb threats made to Chicago hotels deemed not credible on 2nd day of DNC
Chicago police and the U.S. Secret Service said a bomb threat that was sent Tuesday at several hotels on the Near West Side was unfounded.
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.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on 1st night of DNC in Chicago
Kamala Harris made an unannounced appearance onstage Monday night to thank President Biden.
Chicago DNC protest: Video shows moment security fence breached outside United Center
Chicago protesters breached a security fence outside the United Center on Monday as thousands inside prepared for the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
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.
Watch: Irate passenger hurls computer at Frontier staff after missing flight
A Frontier Airlines passenger missed her flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and took her rage out on workers behind the check-in counter.