Walmart in Woodstock closed after fire inside store on New Year's Eve
Firefighters found the fire near the rear of the store, which had already been extinguished by the building's automatic sprinkler system, fire officials said.
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Firefighters found the fire near the rear of the store, which had already been extinguished by the building's automatic sprinkler system, fire officials said.
Helicopters and ambulances rushed in to help victims, some of whom were visiting from other countries.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Thousands of people packed the Chicago Riverwalk on Wednesday for the city's first-ever nationally televised New Year's Eve celebration.
Some of the youngest people in Chicago rang in the new year early on Wednesday thanks to the Chicago Park District, before getting home just in time to take a nap.
Neighborhood bars and restaurants across Chicago are prepping for their New Year's Eve bashes on Wednesday. It's a process that starts months before the actual celebration gets underway.
Chicago is preparing for a big New Year Eve's celebration as we prepare to ring in 2026. Asal Rezaei reports on security measures.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
If you want a romantic dinner this New Year’s Eve, Geja’s Café in Lincoln Park has you covered with a special celebration. Darius Johnson got a preview.
Road closures began early Wednesday morning as thousands of people prepared to make their way downtown to watch the fireworks show on the Chicago River. Asal Rezaei reports.
The countdown was on Wednesday morning to Chicago’s first ever nationally televised New Year’s Eve celebration. Asal Rezaei reports.
Armani Floyd was shot and killed following the ceremony in the Loop on Nov. 21. Eight other teens were also shot that night.
Vondale Singleton and Jermaine Anderson said they want to help keep the youth safe after city officials addressed safety concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations downtown.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
The Brilliance and Excellence Movement wants to make sure that what happened following the Tree Lighting ceremony doesn't happen again.
Chicago is taking part in the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve TV special for the first time, and behind the scenes, Chicago police said they will be staffing the entire city with officers as needed. Asal Rezaei reports.
Chicago is gearing up to ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and major national attention along the Riverwalk. Asal Rezaei reports.
Even with all the entertainment and pyrotechnics, OEMC is urging people to stay alert, be aware of their surroundings, and report anything suspicious by calling 911.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city has learned lessons from the violence that followed the Tree Lighting event.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
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.
Chicago police said they're doing everything they can to secure holiday festivities across the city.
New Year's Eve at 7 a.m. isn't the time most would pick to get married, but it made perfect sense for a couple from Bolingbrook.
Temperatures will be near freezing at midnight as we ring in the new year. Wind chills will be in the 20s.
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.
The legacy of a fallen U.S. Army captain from south suburban Matteson will live on through a new scholarship.
Illinois State Police have released video footage showing the moments before two state troopers shot and killed a man last month in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
More than 300 homes are set to participate in a village-wide garage sale this weekend in northwest suburban Mount Prospect, Illinois.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is suing the city of Chicago, its inspector general's office, and the Board of Ethics, accusing them of defamation.
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an expansion to the city's CARE Program, a specialized team that responds to mental health crises without police.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago. The event is also a special reunion for veterans who once flew the warbirds.
The legacy of a fallen U.S. Army captain from south suburban Matteson will live on through a new scholarship.
Illinois State Police have released video footage showing the moments before two state troopers shot and killed a man last month in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Three siblings were killed and a fourth was injured, along with the driver, in a crash on I-65 in Northwest Indiana overnight.
Police in Colorado were called to deal with a four-legged nuisance recently -- a beaver causing a traffic "dam" in the middle of the road. But they didn't issue it a ticket.
A member of the school board for Aurora Christian Schools is charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse, and police are looking for more victims.
Three children were killed and and a fourth child and the driver were critically hurt in a crash with a semi on I-65 in Northwest Indiana overnight.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Sam Sianis, the longtime owner of the Chicago's iconic Billy Goat Tavern, has died at the age of 91, the restaurant announced Friday.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves that snapped a four-game losing streak.
Nazareth Academy senior Landon Thome is one of the top baseball players in Illinois, and his dream is to play in the big leagues like his Hall of Fame dad, Jim Thome, who's been there with him throughout his high school career.
The Bears will kick off the season against the defending NFC south champion Carolina Panthers.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
A Davison Township police chief released body camera video showing how a senior "water wars" prank brought an officer within milliseconds of opening fire on a student.
A man was found shot to death Thursday morning in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
One man was killed and another was critically injured Thursday morning in a shooting in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
A young man was shot and killed while getting into his car in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side Thursday morning.
A Chicago-area man who ran a business helping people apply for asylum and immigrant visas was recently sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and child pornography.
