Twitch streamer HasanAbi detained, questioned by border agents: Report
Hasan Piker, a political commentator and Twitch star, says he was detained at O’Hare Airport and questioned about Trump and Hamas. Federal officials call it routine.
Illinois landlord sentenced in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
A sentence has been handed down in the case of a landlord convicted in the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in Plainfield.
3 kids among 4 killed after car crashes into Illinois child care facility, police say
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Chicago Bears hall of famer, longtime defensive stalwart Steve McMichael dies at 67
Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who had been battling ALS for the last three years, died on Wednesday.
Biden warns that Trump administration has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security
Biden's speech on Tuesday was his first public address since leaving office, highlighting concerns about the health of Social Security under President Donald Trump.
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
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.