Chicago Mourns Muhammad Ali
Fan Rodney Johnson says he woke up to the news and felt compelled to visit the champ's old Hyde Park home.
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Fan Rodney Johnson says he woke up to the news and felt compelled to visit the champ's old Hyde Park home.
With Illinois lawmakers unable to reach a deal on a state budget, and the head of the Chicago Public Schools warning schools might not open in fall without state funding, the Chicago Teachers Union said the problem could be solved "if people start acting like grownups."
No Jedi mind tricks here. Gino Generelli collected 2,500 signatures and took them to the Friends of the Parks organization. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
The tent city and overnight campout was intended as a physical display of McDonald's workers' dismay as shareholders gather for their annual meeting.
Chicago Public Schools parents rallied in the Loop on Wednesday, venting their frustration with warnings about severe budget cuts for next year.
Two FBI agents were shot Tuesday morning while serving an arrest warrant in far south suburban Park Forest, and the suspect they were after was later found dead.
A Milwaukee woman pulled over on a busy interstate for speeding decided to flee and in the process knocked two deputies and a passenger to the pavement.
Top officials from the TSA were at Midway International Airport on Thursday, to demonstrate how the public can help security screeners move people through checkpoints more quickly, and alleviate the painfully long lines seen at many airports in recent weeks.
Several alderman have joined union airport workers in an effort to create an elected airport authority, and wrestle control of O'Hare and Midway airports away from Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is encouraging city residents to band together to help police fight crime and he's promising he will make the police department better, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Chicago Public Schools lead the nation in number of Gates Millennium Scholarships from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation this year, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel isn't offering specifics yet, but he says a new agency that will replace the much-criticized Independent Police Review Authority will have citizen involvement and will put the police department and the city in a better place, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
A South Side alderman who proposed doing away with the much-criticized Independent Police Review Authority in the wake of the Laquan McDonald case said Saturday morning she was surprised to learn the mayor is planning to do just that, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Naperville Fire Department Division Chief Andy Dina said the drone will have many uses besides giving crews a better vantage point while fighting fires.
ComEd has expanded a program that helps military families, veterans, seniors, and others who have trouble paying their electric bills, while at the same time warning the program won't continue unless lawmakers approve a rate hike.
In pledging $2 million to the DuPage County Convalescent Foundation, Kenneth Moy asked everyone in DuPage – especially judges and lawyers – to help and match his funds.
Advocates for immigration reform and refugee rights are planning to march from Chicago to the Republican and Democratic conventions this summer.
The Museum of Science and Industry has opened a new exhibit offering a rare glimpse inside the secretive government agency behind technological breakthroughs that helped give us the internet and GPS technology.
In a surprise reversal Thursday, Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez asked to recuse herself and her office from the murder case against the Chicago police officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014.
The Chicago Crime Commission has serious concerns about legislation advancing in Springfield to legalize and regulate the fantasy sports betting industry.
Aeroméxico flight 683 took off from O'Hare International Airport around 12:30 a.m., and made an emergency landing in Houston about two hours later, after an elderly passenger became unresponsive in his seat.
It's a huge increase from the 500 who showed up 12 years ago, says former police superintendent Phil Cline.
A Chicago alderman is not backing down from his use of the N-word in criticizing the ouster of a popular elementary school principal who is an outspoken critic of Rahm Emanuel; in fact, he's doubling down on his profane denunciation of the mayor.
Jessica Hughes, 19, was left with a black eye, bruises to her head, and a bite mark on her hand.
Homeless youth and advocates gathered outside one of Gov. Bruce Rauner's homes on Thursday, to call attention to the state budget impasse and its impact on programs for the homeless.
A car crashed into a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A community is coming together on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Park Forest, Illinois, police Detective Tim Jones.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has the extended forecast.
Park Forest Police Detective Tim Jones was shot in the line of duty. He was not expected to survive but pulled through for almost a decade.
Winter weather across the U.S. could make it tough for travels heading home after the holidays.
An investigation is underway after a car crashed through a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
A community is coming together on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Park Forest, Illinois, police Detective Tim Jones.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A car crashed into a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Saturday morning.
From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
