Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Man charged with attacking, trying to disarm Illinois police officer
A man was charged after allegedly attacking and trying to disarm a Leland police officer this January in LaSalle County.
A man was charged after allegedly attacking and trying to disarm a Leland police officer this January in LaSalle County.
Two teenage boys arrested after 28-year-old woman carjacked at gunpoint in Chicago
Chicago police say two teenage boys are charged after a woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Wednesday night.
Chicago police say two teenage boys are charged after a woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Wednesday night.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
New 12,000-square-foot Mediterranean restaurant planned for Chicago Riverwalk
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
World of Wheels rolls into Rosemont
World of Wheels is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend in Rosemont.
World of Wheels is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend in Rosemont.
Missing Chicago woman located, police say
A missing 39-year-old woman who was last heard from on Sunday has been located, according to Chicago police.
A missing 39-year-old woman who was last heard from on Sunday has been located, according to Chicago police.
Women found dead on Utah hiking trail; suspect arrested after manhunt, police say
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
NASA Force: Space agency launches initiative to recruit engineers and technologists
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
New 2026 ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods
A new ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods for 2026. See which community took the top spot.
A new ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods for 2026. See which community took the top spot.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Market volatility rises as Iran conflict rattles investors
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Early voting surges in Chicago ahead of the March 17 primary
Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains key deadlines, vote-by-mail return tips, and why turnout is already higher than in the 2018 and 2022 primaries as early voting continues across all 50 wards before Election Day on March 17.
Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains key deadlines, vote-by-mail return tips, and why turnout is already higher than in the 2018 and 2022 primaries as early voting continues across all 50 wards before Election Day on March 17.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Man shot in afternoon Chicago drive-by, police say
Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was shot in a midday drive-by on Wednesday.
Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was shot in a midday drive-by on Wednesday.
I-290 inbound lanes closed as semi partially dangles from overpass
Traffic on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway was shut down early Thursday after a crash left a semi partially dangling off an overpass in west suburban Cook County.
Traffic on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway was shut down early Thursday after a crash left a semi partially dangling off an overpass in west suburban Cook County.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Don't get blindsided by severe weather in Illinois this spring
Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini explains what residents should do during Severe Weather Preparedness Week as the risk for spring storms begins to rise.
Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini explains what residents should do during Severe Weather Preparedness Week as the risk for spring storms begins to rise.
Attempted murder charge filed against Chicago woman in South Side shooting
A Chicago woman was charged in connection with a January shooting that left another woman wounded in the Park Manor neighborhood.
A Chicago woman was charged in connection with a January shooting that left another woman wounded in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Orland Park police shift to 12-hour patrols, report jump in traffic stops
Orland Park police say a new 12-hour shift schedule across their department is enhancing public safety.
Orland Park police say a new 12-hour shift schedule across their department is enhancing public safety.