High inflation and mortgage rates fuel America’s 'stay-put economy'
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Bankrate financial analyst Stephen Kates explains how stubborn inflation, elevated mortgage rates and recession concerns are keeping many Americans from buying or moving homes.

Tributes go up for Chicago firefighter who died during training exercise
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Chicago is paying its respects to Steven Decker, a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, who died during a training exercise Thursday on the North Side.

2 children, adult killed in I-65 crash involving semi in Indiana

Two children and one adult were killed, and two others were critically injured in a crash on Interstate 65 early Friday morning in Hobart.

Aurora shooting investigation: Police ask residents to avoid area

Police are investigating a shooting Friday in Aurora that prompted road closures and a continued law enforcement presence near the city’s west side.

Gov. Pritzker treated for minor complication following medical procedure

Gov. JB Pritzker experienced a minor complication following a recent urology procedure but has since returned to work, according to his office.

Trump touts trade wins after summit with China’s Xi Jinping
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President Trump returns to the U.S. after meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting new trade agreements and discussing tensions over Iran and Taiwan.

Are we headed for a recession or just a crisis of confidence?
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With recession fears rising and Americans bracing for economic uncertainty, Ross Mac of Maconomics breaks down the warning signs, what a downturn could mean for your finances, and how viewers can prepare now.

Illinois lawmakers push plan aimed at lowering soaring car insurance costs
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State Sen. Ram Villivalam discusses a proposed measure designed to address rising auto insurance rates in Illinois and expand coverage for more drivers.

Nearly 1 in 12 defendants on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, authorities say

Nearly 1 in 12 criminal defendants released pre-trial on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, and authorities have no idea where they are, even as some in the program allegedly go on to commit violent crimes.

Chicago man busted with stolen gun, drugs during CTA arrest: police

A Chicago man is facing charges after he was found with a loaded stolen gun and an assortment of drugs earlier this week on a CTA train.

Loop stabbing leaves man seriously wounded, 1 in custody

A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing and seriously wounding another man Thursday night in the Loop.