NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Chicago deputy mayor for public safety fired, community leaders react
Faith leaders and community groups are raising concerns after the abrupt removal of a top deputy in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, questioning the timing amid ongoing efforts to reduce violence in Chicago.
Faith leaders and community groups are raising concerns after the abrupt removal of a top deputy in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, questioning the timing amid ongoing efforts to reduce violence in Chicago.
Russian oil shipments head to Cuba as energy crisis deepens under US sanctions
As Cuba faces widespread blackouts and fuel shortages, Russian tankers carrying much-needed oil are racing toward the island—despite US sanctions aimed at blocking delivery and increasing pressure on Havana.
As Cuba faces widespread blackouts and fuel shortages, Russian tankers carrying much-needed oil are racing toward the island—despite US sanctions aimed at blocking delivery and increasing pressure on Havana.
Oil prices surge as US–Iran conflict intensifies into 4th week
As the US–Iran conflict escalates with strikes on key energy sites, gas prices are climbing nationwide—prompting new consumer guidance and emergency measures to stabilize supply.
As the US–Iran conflict escalates with strikes on key energy sites, gas prices are climbing nationwide—prompting new consumer guidance and emergency measures to stabilize supply.
Suburban Chicago man denied release after shooting at vehicle near elementary school
A suburban man was denied pre-trial release after allegedly shooting at a moving vehicle near an elementary school last November in West Chicago.
A suburban man was denied pre-trial release after allegedly shooting at a moving vehicle near an elementary school last November in West Chicago.
Spring break travel surges at Chicago airports as TSA staffing concerns grow
Spring break crowds are surging at Chicago airports, but TSA staffing concerns could slow things down.
Spring break crowds are surging at Chicago airports, but TSA staffing concerns could slow things down.
Boys, 15 and 17, charged with stealing car in Chicago
Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with a vehicle theft Thursday morning on Chicago's Far South Side.
Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with a vehicle theft Thursday morning on Chicago's Far South Side.
Endangered rhino calf born at Lincoln Park Zoo
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Chicago man arrested 2 months after armed robbery of Southwest Side business
A Chicago man was taken into custody this week after a business on the Southwest Side was robbed at gunpoint two months ago.
A Chicago man was taken into custody this week after a business on the Southwest Side was robbed at gunpoint two months ago.
Evanston home invasion: Man threatened residents with kitchen knife, police say
A man was charged with breaking into a home and threatening occupants with a kitchen knife earlier this month in Evanston.
A man was charged with breaking into a home and threatening occupants with a kitchen knife earlier this month in Evanston.
Hagen’s Fish Market celebrates 80 years as a Chicago seafood staple
Fourth-generation owner Eric Johnson shares the rich history of Hagen’s Fish Market, its Lenten rush, signature offerings, and what’s next for the iconic Chicago business.
Fourth-generation owner Eric Johnson shares the rich history of Hagen’s Fish Market, its Lenten rush, signature offerings, and what’s next for the iconic Chicago business.
TSA pay freeze impacting spring break travel
You might be spending a lot of your spring break traveling in a security check-in line. TSA workers are not getting paid because of the partial government shutdown and a lot of them have been calling out because of that.
You might be spending a lot of your spring break traveling in a security check-in line. TSA workers are not getting paid because of the partial government shutdown and a lot of them have been calling out because of that.
Chicago woman charged with attempted murder after hitting man with car
A woman has been charged after allegedly hitting a man with her car last month in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
A woman has been charged after allegedly hitting a man with her car last month in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
Chuck Norris, actor and martial artist, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the famed martial artist and actor, has died. Here's what to know.
Chuck Norris, the famed martial artist and actor, has died. Here's what to know.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
DA: Colorado man caught with enough fentanyl to kill nearly 300k people, sentenced
Busted with enough fentanyl to kill hundreds of thousands of people, a Colorado man is set to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Busted with enough fentanyl to kill hundreds of thousands of people, a Colorado man is set to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Oil prices surge after Iran drone strikes hit Gulf refinery
Jonathan Hoenig breaks down how repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are driving oil and diesel prices higher, raising inflation concerns and rattling global markets.
Jonathan Hoenig breaks down how repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are driving oil and diesel prices higher, raising inflation concerns and rattling global markets.
Chicago crime: Woman stabbed and seriously wounded during argument in Roseland
A woman was stabbed and seriously wounded during an argument Friday morning on Chicago's Far South Side.
A woman was stabbed and seriously wounded during an argument Friday morning on Chicago's Far South Side.
Man, 19, found shot on Chicago's South Side
A 19-year-old man was hospitalized after patrolling Chicago police officers found him shot lying in the street early Friday morning.
A 19-year-old man was hospitalized after patrolling Chicago police officers found him shot lying in the street early Friday morning.
Spring equinox 2026: What to know about the astronomical start of spring
Spring has officially arrived and here's what you need to know.
Spring has officially arrived and here's what you need to know.