Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 23 latest updates
Monday marks Day 23 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Monday marks Day 23 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
High school senior facing more than 300 felony charges in alleged sextortion scheme targeting minors: reports
A Pennsylvania high school senior is accused of operating a "criminal network" involving sextortion and catfishing, according to police.
A Pennsylvania high school senior is accused of operating a "criminal network" involving sextortion and catfishing, according to police.
Illinois Lottery player wins $1.15M off ticket purchased in Chicagoland
Was it you? A $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in the Chicagoland area over the weekend!
Was it you? A $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in the Chicagoland area over the weekend!
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife in Ohio
Authorities in Ohio have arrested former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their home in Tipp City.
Authorities in Ohio have arrested former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their home in Tipp City.
Search for missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie enters fourth week with no suspect named
Investigators in Arizona say hundreds of law enforcement officers remain on the case as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth week with no confirmed suspect or motive.
Investigators in Arizona say hundreds of law enforcement officers remain on the case as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth week with no confirmed suspect or motive.
What women can do right now to lower cancer risk
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Chicago poet hopes to change the opera world
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
How a Chicago company is helping schools fight teen vaping | ChicagoNOW
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Winners announced in Chicago snowplow naming contest
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
From setback to success: Chicago native Robert Covington tells his story in new documentary
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Americans stranded in Mexico amid unrest
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
North Carolina woman missing since 2001 found alive, seeks privacy
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
Misty McMichael arrest: Prosecutors decline to file charges against widow of Bears legend
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Indiana House talks Bears stadium bill
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
FBI investigates deadly shooting near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ahead of State of the Union
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
How Illinois would charge federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.