Illinois

A fire that broke out early Thursday morning in the South Austin neighborhood sent six people — including four children — to the hospital and forced residents from their homes on a cold morning.

A large fire broke out early Thursday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to the hospital and prompting a major emergency response in the South Austin neighborhood.

After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.

Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.

It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws.  There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.

Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.

We look at some of the most unique New Year's celebrations around the country.

President Trump says he is backing off — for now — on plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after legal challenges stalled similar efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Police in south suburban Richton Park say a 21-year-old man has been charged in the shooting deaths of his mother and her boyfriend.

A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.

After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.

Chicago is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a big way with fireworks along the Riverwalk and with music talent.