Illinois Lottery player wins $1.15M off ticket purchased in Chicagoland
Was it you? A $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in the Chicagoland area over the weekend!
Was it you? A $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in the Chicagoland area over the weekend!
Search for missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie enters fourth week with no suspect named
Investigators in Arizona say hundreds of law enforcement officers remain on the case as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth week with no confirmed suspect or motive.
Investigators in Arizona say hundreds of law enforcement officers remain on the case as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth week with no confirmed suspect or motive.
Chicago poet hopes to change the opera world
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
Winners announced in Chicago snowplow naming contest
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
Chicago father welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
Americans stranded in Mexico amid unrest
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
Misty McMichael arrest: Prosecutors decline to file charges against widow of Bears legend
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Indiana House talks Bears stadium bill
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
BAFTA Awards 2026: Racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette syndrome
A BAFTAs audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the awards ceremony as “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting.
A BAFTAs audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the awards ceremony as “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting.
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed: Why kingpin's death is causing chaos
The death of notorious Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos, with far-reaching impacts to travel and American tourists in seaside towns.
The death of notorious Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos, with far-reaching impacts to travel and American tourists in seaside towns.
FBI investigates deadly shooting near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ahead of State of the Union
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
How Illinois would charge federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Chicago police: Teen accidentally shot by someone he knew, charges pending
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
CTA crime: Duo with rap sheets charged in robbery of 16-year-old rider
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago woman arrested minutes after man shot during argument
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Uber Eats driver dies after being found unresponsive on Chicago street
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
Cook County house fire leaves 2 women dead
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.