Illinois

With just days left in the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers are still debating the megaprojects bill tied to the Chicago Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights stadium while Indiana continues pushing to bring the team across state lines.

What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.

Hundreds of flags filled a field in Cary this Memorial Day weekend as veterans, volunteers and families honored Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chicago traditionally sees an increase in violent crime during the Memorial Day weekend, and this year has been no exception.

As Chicago enters the busy summer season, public safety is once again front and center after a violent weekend across the city. Ald. Raymond Lopez joins us to discuss the latest concerns.

Communities across the Chicago area — and in Washington, D.C. — marked Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies and tributes honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Pope Leo is calling for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that AI systems should never make irreversible life-and-death decisions. 

Hopes for a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran remain uncertain as Iranian officials push back on claims that a deal is close. 

What started as a Facebook community has helped raise more than $100,000 for local Black-owned businesses. Now, the movement is expanding with a new collaborative space called “The Aux.”

An Illinois family is celebrating a Korean War veteran’s life through music, memory and the iconic Route 66. 

Dinner, drinks and event tickets are adding up fast as “dateflation” hits Americans’ wallets.  

An Illinois teen is being recognized nationwide after dedicating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and earning the title of American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year. 

Chicago's summer season is already off to a violent start.