Pope criticizes those who say they're pro-life but support death penalty
Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Thousands of participants will gather at Soldier Field to raise awareness and support Northwestern Medicine's research for a cure.
Staff members at Insight Hospital and Medical Center joined in the commemoration of Pope Leo XIV with the unveiling of a new plaque in his honor.
Seventy years ago, a baby was born at the hospital, formerly known as Mercy Hospital. He would grow up to become the first American Pope.
There were lots of songs, prayers, smiles, and even a special balloon release.
City officials said the election of Pope Leo touched off a pilgrimage here by Catholics from all over the world, and that is a blessing for the economy. Tourism could give the city a $40 million boost.
On Saturday, the newly appointed American ambassador presented the first American-born pontiff with a chocolate birthday cake.
The Chicago-born pope is turning 70 this Sunday. On Thursday, students at St. Mary Catholic School in Riverside are gathering donations of cake mixes and canned frosting to donate to a food bank.
Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis on Sunday during an open-air mass in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV is partnering with Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to open a restaurant at one of the historic papal summer residences.
Pope Leo XIV met with one of the most prominent Catholic advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion and vowed to conitnue Pope Francis' legacy.
In the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV also took time to remember the victims of the Minneapolis shooting.
The Kane County Cougars are giving away Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads on Thursday when they host the Gary Southshore RailCats.
The custom table was gifted to the pope by Robert Blackwell Jr., the chairman of the luxury table tennis company Killerspin.
The custom-made pearlescent ping-pong table and equipment that Killerspin gifted the pope features his coat of arms.
A new tour is taking people to see where Pope Leo XIV grew up and took his first steps toward the Vatican.
He's now known across the world as Pope Leo XIV, but people in Chicago first knew him as Robert Prevost. Now a new tour is taking people to see where the pope grew up and took his first steps toward the Vatican.
Music legend Madonna wants Pope Leo XIV to take a humanitarian mission to Gaza “before it’s too late” to help starving children. She believes he’s the only person who cannot be denied entry into Gaza.
St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago on Saturday debuted an exhibit designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.
Young people from more than 146 countries got the thrill of a lifetime for the occasion.
Survivors of clergy abuse held a news conference Thursday to speak out against alleged coverups in the U.S. in Peru by Pope Leo XIV when he was a bishop.
Survivors of clergy abuse held a news conference Thursday to speak out against alleged coverups in the U.S. in Peru by Pope Leo XIV when he was a bishop.
Some Chicagoans made a special delivery to the first American pope: Aurelio's pizza.
The pope was greeting crowds for a Jubilee of Young People event in 2025, when a sign reading, “We have Aurelio’s Pizza,” caught his eye.
During his general audience Wednesday, several people in the Vatican crowd handed the pope a slice of the classic suburban Chicago pizza. The pope, and his security guards, were all smiles over the gift.
The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.
Two people died after four suspected tornadoes touched down across Illinois and Northwest Indiana during severe storms on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The district said the closures are due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage."
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Indiana officials confirmed two fatalities and multiple people injured in Lake Village, Indiana, after storms hit the area. Officials have not released the identities of the victims.
Many residents are waking up to severe damage. A Kankakkee County resident said the suspect tornado demolished her barn. "We had a big barn. We also got a solar farm out here in the field, and it's just demolished," She said.
Heavy rain overnight left flooding in the Chicago area on Wednesday morning.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking rain and snow on Wednesday.
At least four suspected tornadoes touched down across Illinois and Northwest Indiana during severe storms on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
At least four suspected tornadoes touched down across Illinois and Northwest Indiana during severe storms on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.
The district said the closures are due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage."
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
Police said the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
