Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting: Man wounded outside terminal after altercation

A man was shot early Wednesday outside a Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminal following an altercation between multiple people, police said. Here's what we know.

Robert Crimo III pleads guilty in Highland Park parade shooting

Robert Crimo III, charged in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, pleaded guilty on all counts Monday morning.

Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway

A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102

Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died today at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

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.

'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.

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.

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.