Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final

The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth

Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.

Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the city and the nation.

WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer

A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago

A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.