Chicago-area McDonald’s improperly hired teens to work long hours, lawsuit alleges
The McDonald's owner allegedly had underage employees work excessive hours with no breaks, the lawsuit alleges.
The McDonald's owner allegedly had underage employees work excessive hours with no breaks, the lawsuit alleges.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Raiders of the Lost Ark live in concert at Chicago Philharmonic
It's your favorite movies like you've never seen them before at the Chicago Philharmonic, this time with the Raiders of the Lost Ark coming in concert.
It's your favorite movies like you've never seen them before at the Chicago Philharmonic, this time with the Raiders of the Lost Ark coming in concert.
Daylight saving time 2026: What to know about changing clocks this weekend
It’s time to spring forward – again. Daylight saving time, when most Americans set their clocks forward one hour, starts this weekend.
It’s time to spring forward – again. Daylight saving time, when most Americans set their clocks forward one hour, starts this weekend.
Chicago crime: CCL holder shoots, injures burglar on South Side, police say
A homeowner shot and injured an alleged burglar whom he found inside his garage on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning.
A homeowner shot and injured an alleged burglar whom he found inside his garage on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning.
Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for private homegoing in Chicago
Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored him with commemorations, community service and demonstrations.
Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored him with commemorations, community service and demonstrations.
Chicago weather: As rain moves out, clouds and mild temps remain
After the rain and spots of flooding on Friday, we’ll see some cloudy but much drier conditions to start the weekend.
After the rain and spots of flooding on Friday, we’ll see some cloudy but much drier conditions to start the weekend.
Chicago crime: Girl, 13, shot, critically hurt in drive-by on South Side, police say
A 13-year-old girl was shot and critically injured on Chicago’s South Side Friday night.
A 13-year-old girl was shot and critically injured on Chicago’s South Side Friday night.
Dillon Brooks: Phoenix Suns star accused of DUI in Scottsdale, TMZ says
Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks was arrested for an alleged DUI in Scottsdale, TMZ reports.
Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks was arrested for an alleged DUI in Scottsdale, TMZ reports.
Chicago weather: Cold front brings morning rain, sunny Sunday
After severe storms and a reported tornado in Michigan, Chicago remains dry for now but could see showers and thunderstorms overnight before cooler, sunnier weather arrives this weekend.
After severe storms and a reported tornado in Michigan, Chicago remains dry for now but could see showers and thunderstorms overnight before cooler, sunnier weather arrives this weekend.
At least three dead from possible tornado in Michigan
At least three people have died after a possible tornado in Michigan.
At least three people have died after a possible tornado in Michigan.
Spring forward this weekend, docs weigh in on teen sleep
Sunday is Daylight Saving Time. It's going to cost us an hour of sleep. And every time this happens, there's a debate. Kasey Chronis has more on one group feeling the impact.
Sunday is Daylight Saving Time. It's going to cost us an hour of sleep. And every time this happens, there's a debate. Kasey Chronis has more on one group feeling the impact.
Visitation begins for teen dancer killed in Bishop Ford crash
Friends, family and members of Chicago’s dance community are gathering this weekend to honor the life of a teen dancer killed in a crash last month.
Friends, family and members of Chicago’s dance community are gathering this weekend to honor the life of a teen dancer killed in a crash last month.
Saying goodbye to dancer killed in crash
Friends, family and members of Chicago’s dance community honored a young life taken too soon earlier this evening. Visitation for 17-year-old Boaz “Bo” Flemister took place tonight on the city’s South Side.
Friends, family and members of Chicago’s dance community honored a young life taken too soon earlier this evening. Visitation for 17-year-old Boaz “Bo” Flemister took place tonight on the city’s South Side.
Doctors weigh in on teen sleep as Daylight Saving Time returns Sunday
As Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, experts warn the lost hour could further strain sleep-deprived teens.
As Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, experts warn the lost hour could further strain sleep-deprived teens.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
Former suburban police officer faces second round of juvenile sex crime charges in three years: authorities
A former south suburban police officer has been charged with sexual assault and soliciting child pornography for the second time in three years, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A former south suburban police officer has been charged with sexual assault and soliciting child pornography for the second time in three years, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop
A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.
A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.
Spring forward this weekend, docs weigh in on teen sleep
It's almost that time. On Sunday, we'll move the clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time. This as a new study shows many teens are already running on too little sleep. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with the latest.
It's almost that time. On Sunday, we'll move the clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time. This as a new study shows many teens are already running on too little sleep. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with the latest.
Music of Jesse Jackson's funeral
But before we wrap up today's services, we want to leave you with just some of the moving and emotional music from today.
But before we wrap up today's services, we want to leave you with just some of the moving and emotional music from today.



















