Chicago airports keep running amid partial government shutdown

Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.

Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports

A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.

Chicago-area man charged with spending $9K with stolen credit card

A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase.

Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says

The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Big changes underway in Chicago’s 26th Ward
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Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.

U.S., Iran head to talks in Switzerland as military pressure builds
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The U.S. and Iran are set to resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Switzerland this week, as professor William Muck weighs the chances for diplomacy amid rising military tension.

How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey

A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.

Woman shot twice in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood

A woman was shot twice early Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from rare cancer
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The teenager who fought for her father's release from ICE detention has died. Ofelia Torres, 16, passed away Friday from an aggressive form of cancer.

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from cancer
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 The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.

Man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side

A man was shot several times and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s

Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.