Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Missing girl, 14, last seen on Chicago's North Side

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing last week from the Uptown neighborhood.

Chicago honors fallen Police Officer John Bartholomew
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Art Hannus with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation discuss Officer John Bartholomew’s legacy, support for fallen officers’ families and the lasting impact of his death on the Chicago Police Department.

Crash on I-55 stalls traffic in SW suburbs

A fiery semi crash on the Stevenson Expressway blocked lanes of traffic on Friday morning in Chicago's southwest suburbs.

Driver dies in high-speed crash into Chicago light pole

A man was killed after speeding his car into a light pole Thursday night in the Lawndale neighborhood.

Instagram DMs to lose privacy tomorrow
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Changes are coming to your Instagram direct messages tomorrow.  Your private conversations on the app might not be so private.  Terrence Lee tells you what you need to know in the final hours - before the change. 

Pregnant woman saved by car wash hero in Tinley Park
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A man is being honored for saving lives at a Tinley Park car wash. A pregnant woman collapsed and nearly died. Joanie Lum is here with the story.

New search for answers in Kianna Galvin disappearance
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Authorities in South Elgin are conducting a new search connected to the 2016 disappearance of Kianna Galvin after investigators discovered underground anomalies at a property.

Schaumburg man charged for killing woman he was dating, police say

A man has been charged with murder after a woman he was dating was found dead in their Schaumburg home, according to police.

Trump's revenge in Indiana, Iran peace deal | The Chicago Report
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President Trump made an impression on Indiana voters during the primaries. And, the U.S. offers Iran a peace deal. Will they really come to the table? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Trump-backed Senate candidates dominate in Indiana primaries | The Chicago Report
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Indiana voters largely sided with President Donald Trump in his push to oust the seven state senators in the Indiana primaries. Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat, shares her thoughts.

Chicago sweepstakes machine ban advances | The Chicago Report
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A Chicago City Council committee is moving forward with a ban on illegal sweepstakes machines. Alderman Anthony Beale has been leading the effort and joins us to break it all down.

Chicago weather: Up-and-down temps lead into dry, comfortable Mother’s Day

Milder weather is ahead with highs in the 60s Friday, warming into the 70s this weekend with a slight chance of showers Saturday, followed by a dry and comfortable Mother’s Day and seasonable temperatures into next week.

Meta can read your Instagram DMs starting Friday. One step could protect you.

Instagram is removing a privacy feature on May 8 that previously prevented the company from reading users’ direct messages, raising questions about what happens to old encrypted chats and why the timing aligns with a federal law targeting digital exploitation that takes full effect in 12 days.