Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Chicago severe weather threat: Strong storms, tornadoes possible this week
Severe weather is expected to hit Chicagoland this week, and tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Here’s what we know.
Severe weather is expected to hit Chicagoland this week, and tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Here’s what we know.
Chicago man charged with threatening to 'hunt' secret service agent
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
Black Maternal Health Week spotlight: Connecting moms to care and community
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Dr. Maya Dominque shares how Prenatal Well is supporting mothers and what to expect at their upcoming women’s wellness fair.
Parenting expert shares how to delay smartphones for kids without daily battles
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
Medicaid changes could impact hundreds of thousands in Illinois
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
A father saved by his kids shares how CPR changed everything
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Tom Gould recounts the night his children saved his life with CPR and why he’s now advocating for lifesaving education with the American Heart Association.
Estimated 6 people arrested in downtown LA after sex toys thrown at police during anti-ICE protest
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.
Suburban Chicago man charged after gun, drugs found during search warrant
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges after sheriff's police searched his home.
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges after sheriff's police searched his home.
Chicago man charged in armed robbery on SW Side
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing someone at gunpoint last month in the Brighton Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing someone at gunpoint last month in the Brighton Park neighborhood.
State Street closure near major CTA station rebuild in Chicago's Loop begins
A busy stretch of State Street in downtown Chicago will close today for about six weeks.
A busy stretch of State Street in downtown Chicago will close today for about six weeks.
Family members mourn 10-year-old killed in house fire: "Full of life"
A 10-year-old boy died and an 18-year-old man was critically injured in an early morning fire in Washington Heights.
A 10-year-old boy died and an 18-year-old man was critically injured in an early morning fire in Washington Heights.
U.S. moves toward Iran port blockade as tensions rise after failed talks
Professor William Muck from North Central Collegebreaks down the fallout from collapsed ceasefire negotiations, Iran’s potential response and how the escalating standoff could impact global relations.
Professor William Muck from North Central Collegebreaks down the fallout from collapsed ceasefire negotiations, Iran’s potential response and how the escalating standoff could impact global relations.
Fire on Chicago's South Side leaves 10-year-old boy dead, man critically injured
A 10-year-old boy was killed and a man was critically injured in a fire Monday morning in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
A 10-year-old boy was killed and a man was critically injured in a fire Monday morning in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
SUV crashes into CTA bus shelter on Chicago's North Side, injuring bystander
Chicago police say an SUV collided with another vehicle before slamming into a CTA bus shelter Sunday night, leaving a bystander hurt.
Chicago police say an SUV collided with another vehicle before slamming into a CTA bus shelter Sunday night, leaving a bystander hurt.
Crash on Chicago's South Side sends 6 to hospital
Three children were among six people injured in a crash Sunday night in Chicago's Eden Green neighborhood.
Three children were among six people injured in a crash Sunday night in Chicago's Eden Green neighborhood.
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing street on Chicago's Near West Side
A pedestrian was killed in a crash Sunday night on the Near West Side.
A pedestrian was killed in a crash Sunday night on the Near West Side.
Chicago weather: Summerlike heat, severe storm threat ahead
Warm, stormy conditions dominate the week with the greatest severe weather risk Tuesday.
Warm, stormy conditions dominate the week with the greatest severe weather risk Tuesday.