American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Frankfort mother ordered detained after 2-year-old son's hanging death
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody Tuesday as her case moves forward.
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody Tuesday as her case moves forward.
Matt Suhey, Chicago Bears fullback and 1985 Super Bowl champion, dies at 68
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Frankfort mom accused of killing toddler called him ‘anti-Christ,’ followed Lindsay Clancy trial: prosecutors
New details shed light on what happened inside a Frankfort home where a 2-year-old boy was found dead, as the child's mother faces first-degree murder charges.
New details shed light on what happened inside a Frankfort home where a 2-year-old boy was found dead, as the child's mother faces first-degree murder charges.
Tyler Perry pays nearly $18K lien for 81-year-old Brenda Daurham as community rallies around her
What began as an 81-year-old homeowner’s fight over a denied insurance claim has turned into an outpouring of help, with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry stepping in to pay the nearly $18,000 lien on Brenda Daurham’s home.
What began as an 81-year-old homeowner’s fight over a denied insurance claim has turned into an outpouring of help, with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry stepping in to pay the nearly $18,000 lien on Brenda Daurham’s home.
2 more beluga whales, including recent rescue, die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, officials say
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 custodians dead, police say
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home
Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.
Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.
Nolan Wells death: Independent autopsy findings revealed in Chicago
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
An independent autopsy report is adding new questions in the death of Nolan Wells.
Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Teens charged in murder of Illinois family
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.