Fmr U.S. State Department staffer describes process of returning Americans home
The White House says they're working to get Americans out of the Middle East, but Americans there say the government left them stranded.
Cybersecurity experts warn of potential cyberattacks amid war in Iran
One expert said the lack of cyber attacks against the U.S. is not surprising given the internet blackouts and possible damage to Iranian cyber capabilities from airstrikes.
Iranian artist in Chicago uses artworks to speak out against Islamic Republic regime
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
Iranians in Chicago concerned for their loved ones as conflict in Iran intensifies
Local organizer Tirdad Kiamanesh said Saturday's attack in the country was a positive first step, but will fall short unless there is a complete regime change.
What caused the smell of smoke across the Chicago area on Thursday?
Lots of people across the Chicago area complained about smelling smoke in the air on Thursday, and there was a perfectly good explanation.
Ex-custodian arrested for secretly filming students, staff in bathrooms at Northfield school
Northfield police announced that David Garcia-Espinal, 46, was found and arrested in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 19.
Local couple stranded in Mexico during violent unrest says information is "all over the place"
Pierce and her fiancé, Billie Cavallero, from Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, arrived in Guadalajara for vacation just one day before the unrest.
Chicagoans in Puerto Vallarta describe unrest after killing of Jalisco cartel leader
Some Chicago-area residents currently in Puerto Vallarta recounted hearing explosions and saw thick black smoke billowing from cars and businesses throughout the city.
Vernon Hills toy company was pivotal to Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
Cardinal Blase Cupich honors families impacted by federal agent operations during Ash Wednesday service
While everyone was welcome to receive ashes, among the first were those whose loved ones had been detained or deported by federal immigration agents.
Jacob Blake's uncle remembers support received by Rev. Jesse Jackson in Kenosha
Justin Blake reflected on the support Rev. Jackson gave his family after his nephew, Jacob Blake, was shot by a police officer in Kenosha in 2020.
Cybersecurity expert explains how signal sniffer is being used in search for Nancy Guthrie
The family has been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance, and now the feds have deployed a so-called signal sniffer aimed at locating her pacemaker.
Wendella boat crew rescues man from Chicago River
The crew and passengers on a Wendella tour boat rescued a man who fell from the Michigan Avenue Bridge into the Chicago River Friday morning.
NIPSCO customers protest rising natural gas bills in northwest Indiana
Facing rising heating bills, customers in northwest Indiana are taking their financial fight right directly to utility company NIPSCO.
Arlington Heights leaders, Bears fans urging lawmakers to keep team in Illinois
After Iowa, Portage, and Gary joined the talks for the Bears' new stadium, leaders in Arlington Heights say this is now, more than ever, about keeping the team in Illinois.