Employee shot and killed at Walmart in Hammond; suspect in custody
A woman was shot and killed inside a Walmart in Hammond, Indiana, where she worked early Monday morning.
Climate change is impacting when the fall leaves change color
If you have been thinking the fall leaves aren't changing colors like they usually do this year, you're right. The shades of orange, red, yellow, green and brown we're used to seeing by late October are being impacted by climate change.
A look inside St. Francis de Sales High School's brand-new Quantum Science Lab
The brand-new lab will provide students with more hands-on experience in training the next generation of scientists, engineers, and quantum innovators.
At least 13 businesses damaged on Clark Street in Lincoln Park
Vandals broke into multiple businesses along Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Record diesel prices hurting Illinois farmers at height of harvest season
The Illinois farming community is sounding the alarm about the impact of sky-high diesel prices. With diesel prices still at record highs, farmers said they are spending twice as much this harvest season, and it hurts.
Suspect in murder of IL national guardsman added to FBI "Most Wanted List"
A fugitive charged in the 2021 murder of Illinois Army National Guardsman Chrys Carvajal has been added to the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted List," and the reward for his arrest and conviction has been increased to $1 million.
Amid early start to flu season, Chicago doctors say get your shots early
Flu season is hitting earlier this year, with hospitals already tracking cases across Chicago, about a month earlier than normal.
Chicago winter weather outlook 2026-2027 hinges on El Niño strength
A clearer picture is emerging of Chicago's winter weather outlook for 2026-2027, as NOAA releases its official forecast. A potentially historic El Niño is expected to play a major role.
Amazon Prime Air drones now making deliveries in south suburbs
Each drone is 5.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide and can carry packages up to 5 pounds.
Burglars break into at least six Chicago businesses overnight
Burglars broke into several Chicago businesses overnight, in some cases causing severe damage without stealing anything.
Pope Leo XIV's surgery puts lung health, screening in spotlight
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have surgery to have a nodule in his lung removed, which Northwestern Medicine experts say has put lung health into a needed spotlight.
Chicago experts explain what a lung nodule like Pope Leo XIV's may mean
The Vatican announced this weekend that Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week after a nodular lesion was found in his lung, but experts say such a discovery does not necessarily mean cancer.
Tributes pour in after Mike Ditka dies, remembering "Da Coach"
After legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86, tributes and honors poured in from fans, friends, former players, and admirers.
Grayslake cancels village meeting, lawsuit filed over massive data center
Residents of Grayslake held a protest after a meeting where neighbors planned to make their voices heard to village officials was canceled. Meanwhile a lawsuit to halt its construction has been filed.
Chicago State program connects quantum, semiconductor students with opportunities
From this lab on the Chicago State Campus to the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, the first-of-its-kind development is less than five miles from campus.