Watch: Suspected thief jumps through window to escape deputy

A suspected copper thief in Oklahoma was arrested after jumping through a window in an attempt to evade a deputy, dramatic bodycam footage shows.

Two teens arrested after carrying what looked like rifles to Delaware homes in late-night prank: police

Two teenagers caught on camera wearing tactical-style vests and carrying what appeared to be rifles while approaching homes in a Delaware neighborhood late Friday night were pulling a prank, police said Monday.

Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know

Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.

Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda

The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.

When to expect peak fall colors around Chicago

Chicago’s fall colors are arriving, but an expert says the peak is running late.

Chicago mom seeks witnesses months after son's fatal shooting at 31st Street Beach

D'Marion Green's mother says one simple act of kindness led to a confrontation in Chicago that ended in gunfire. "He was a star football player at EIU. He had so much life ahead of him."

When to see the best fall colors in the Chicago area
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A Morton Arboretum forest ecologist explains how recent weather has affected fall foliage and when and where to see peak colors.

Questions remain after man is ejected from Six Flags roller coaster and dies
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Investigators are still working to determine how 42-year-old Atlanta school employee Hassan Kariem was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster, prompting Six Flags to temporarily close similar rides.