Nurse accused of killing married co-worker as messages reveal secret birthday rendezvous
A Florida nurse is accused of brutally killing his married co-worker and leaving her body in a busy roadway following a yearslong affair between the pair.
A Florida nurse is accused of brutally killing his married co-worker and leaving her body in a busy roadway following a yearslong affair between the pair.
Person found dead in Aroma Park home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.
These US cities have the safest, most dangerous streets, annual report finds
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Convicted sexual predator from Chicago suburb charged with child porn possession
A Zion man who is already a registered sexual predator has been charged after investigators say they found hundreds of videos of child pornography in his possession.
A Zion man who is already a registered sexual predator has been charged after investigators say they found hundreds of videos of child pornography in his possession.
Meet Golden Girls MKE: The over-50 dance squad making their Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade debut | ChicagoNOW
Leaders of the dance group Golden Girls MKE joins the studio to discuss their intense rehearsal schedule and what fans can expect from their high-energy Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance.
Leaders of the dance group Golden Girls MKE joins the studio to discuss their intense rehearsal schedule and what fans can expect from their high-energy Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance.
Strong winds tear roof off suburban Chicago high school, classes canceled
A high wind warning remains in effect after powerful gusts tore off the roof of a suburban Chicago school on Friday.
A high wind warning remains in effect after powerful gusts tore off the roof of a suburban Chicago school on Friday.
Report: Surprising percentage of U.S. produce contains ‘forever’ pesticides | ChicagoNOW
Varun Subramaniam with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) joins us to discuss a new report revealing that nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of "forever chemical" PFAS pesticides.
Varun Subramaniam with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) joins us to discuss a new report revealing that nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of "forever chemical" PFAS pesticides.
Florida Man Arrested: The $600,000 onion & potato heist explained | ChicagoNOW
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after allegedly stealing over $600,000 in produce through a series of elaborate fraud schemes targeting wholesale companies.
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after allegedly stealing over $600,000 in produce through a series of elaborate fraud schemes targeting wholesale companies.
Reality TV Lie? Kelly Clarkson says she never got her 'American Idol' winning prize | ChicagoNOW
Kelly Clarkson revealed the shocking truth about her Season 1 win and why the $1M American Idol prize wasn't what it seemed.
Kelly Clarkson revealed the shocking truth about her Season 1 win and why the $1M American Idol prize wasn't what it seemed.
Loaded gun found on suburban Chicago man stopped for rolling blunt on CTA platform, police say
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare, shift Chicago flights to Midway
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
New 2026 ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.
Person found dead in suburban Chicago home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Illinois offers $15,000 grant to help first-time homebuyers
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
Suburban Chicago man charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges
A suburban Chicago man is charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
A suburban Chicago man is charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
The mysterious Chicago grave of Boston Tea Party survivor David Kennison | Monument Moment
Did you know the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party is buried in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood? And that he lived to be 115 years old? In our newest Monument Moment, we dig into the mystery of David Kennison, the man behind some seriously “tall tales.”
Did you know the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party is buried in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood? And that he lived to be 115 years old? In our newest Monument Moment, we dig into the mystery of David Kennison, the man behind some seriously “tall tales.”
Tyler Robinson hearing: Judge denies request to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents.