White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute

From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.

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.