Caleb Williams lookalike crowned during Wiener's Circle contest
The first-place winner gets a Wiener's Circle gift card, merchandise, and bragging rights.
Portage Park barber creates custom Bears hair for superfans
A barber in Portage Park is creating some epic, custom Chicago Bears haircuts for superfans ahead of Sunday's playoffs game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bears fan Mojo Brookzz goes viral for hilarious game reaction videos
Bears fans have been through a lot of losses in the past years, but this year is different, and one well-known fan has gone viral for his reactions to the Bears' winning ways.
Mayor Johnson addresses fight against crime in Chicago at roundtable discussion
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
Neighbors on alert after 2 attempted assaults on Near North Side
Both women were grabbed by a man a day apart along the riverwalk on the city's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.
Bears fans stock up on team gear ahead of NFL playoff matchup against Rams
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
Teen shot and killed in Cicero was being bullied at school, girlfriend says
The girlfriend of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed after leaving school on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero said the attack was the result of bullying.
Driver dead after speeding car goes airborne, lands on I-55 in Romeoville
One person died after a car went airborne and landed on I-55 in Romeoville, Illinois, early Thursday morning.
Advocates push for law allowing gun manufacturers to cover cost of violence
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention joined advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
Amid drop in murders, violence prevention groups credit collaboration with CPD
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
Father recalls New Year's Day fire on West Side that left him, 5 others hurt
While fighting back tears, Shelton Love recounts the moments he was hanging out the window, yelling for help while his apartment was on fire.
Busy travel weekend ahead at Chicago's airports as holidays come to a close
It's the post-holiday travel rush. Many people are heading home after New Year's Day celebrations.
Indiana SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks begins Jan. 1. Here's what to know.
Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks will no longer be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Jan. 1.
4 children among 6 hurt in apartment fire on West Side, CFD says
Crews arrived at the still and box fire and saw smoke coming from the third floor of the apartment with two people hanging from the window, fire officials said.
Police ask for help in identifying 2 men, car in shooting near St. Sabina Church
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in finding two men and a getaway car they have connected to the shooting of three men outside St. Sabina Roman Catholic Parish in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.