Illinois

Kids at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago now have a new way to relax and get a bit of joy while seeking treatment in video games.

Gary, Ind., Mayor Eddie Melton joined the show after his State of the City address to tout lower crime rates and population growth.

King Charles III made a historic address to Congress on Tuesday.

A Chicago mother wants to know how her husband died. She says he vanished after a crash and never came home earlier this month. Leslie Moreno reports.

Water Tower Place is set for a major renovation as Michigan Avenue rebounds with strong foot traffic and new experiential retail, drawing millions of visitors back to the Magnificent Mile.

A Buffalo Grove High School security guard who died in an accident last week is being remembered as a hero.

A state commission revealed new evidence in the Border Patrol shooting of a Chicago woman during Operation Midway Blitz last year.

A suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on Saturday, and the critical wounding of another officer, returned to court Tuesday for a separate case.

A new $1 million visa program is launching in the U.S., but early numbers are raising questions. 

Adidas’ latest marathon “super shoe” is seeing a surge in resale value after record-breaking performances at the London Marathon. 

Longtime Chicago sportswriter Rick Telander says discussions about a new Bears stadium have been ongoing for decades, noting he first spoke with the McCaskey family about the issue 30 years ago. 

In a new poetry collection, Joshua Bennett traces Black American history through cities across the country, including Chicago, where he highlights the legacy of the Black Chicago Renaissance. 

A Chicago contestant is sharing her experience after reaching the final round of The 1% Club. 

In Brighton Park, residents and business owners oppose new protected bike lanes, citing lost parking, traffic issues, and reduced sales, with over 3,000 signatures submitted in protest.

A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.

Residents and businesses along the Fox Chain O’ Lakes face mounting damage and uncertainty as floodwaters submerge docks, shut down waterways, and threaten homes with more rain on the way.