Army identifies 3 American soldiers who died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating'
Officials have released the identities of three of the four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania.
Coca-Cola recalls thousands of soda cans due to 'foreign object contamination'
A Coca-Cola distributor is pulling back over 10,000 soda bottles from two U.S. states, the FDA reported this week. The bottles may contain plastic.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know
Lollapalooza, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, has announced their 2025 lineup.
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.
Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
VIDEO: 2 planes nearly collide at Chicago airport
A commercial Southwest airplane at Midway International Airport near Chicago had to make an emergency landing abort maneuver when a smaller private jet moved into its runway as it was landing. The flight was able to eventually land without incident. There were no reported injuries at this time. A spokesperson for the FAA said the business jet entered the runway without authorization.
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.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
Police officer in Chicago-area Oak Park killed
The Oak Park Fire Department responded to a call of shots fired around 9:35 am this morning which took the life of a Oak Park police officer. Upon arrival, authorities learned an Oak Park Police Officer had been shot in the left side.
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.
'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.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese out for rest of the season due to injury
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is out for the rest of the year due to a season-ending wrist injury.
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.
Protestors clash with police outside the DNC
Protests were mostly kept under control in Chicago on Thursday night. There were arrests of some protestors, though significantly less than early in the week at the Democratic National Convention.
Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police
A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.
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.