Six Flags Fright Fest returns with new spooky thrills
Fright Fest is back at Six Flags with new scares, spooky thrills and Halloween fun for the whole family.
Fright Fest is back at Six Flags with new scares, spooky thrills and Halloween fun for the whole family.
Chicago early voting begins for 2026 general election
Early voting in Chicago starts today. Here's what to know.
Early voting in Chicago starts today. Here's what to know.
Chicago: What to know as early voting starts
Early voting for Chicago’s 2026 general election starts Thursday.
Early voting for Chicago’s 2026 general election starts Thursday.
Chicago weather: Another wet day ahead before sunny weekend
One more wet day is ahead before sunshine returns.
One more wet day is ahead before sunshine returns.
Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say
Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.
Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honors 608 fallen officers at Soldier Field
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
FBI adds man wanted in deadly Lansing Culver's shooting to Chicago Most Wanted list
The FBI has announced its latest addition to the Chicago Most Wanted list. The agency is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
The FBI has announced its latest addition to the Chicago Most Wanted list. The agency is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
Oakbrook Center shooting leaves man dead, woman wounded, police say
A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Oakbrook Center shopping mall, authorities said.
A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Oakbrook Center shopping mall, authorities said.
South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office
A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries.
A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries.
Sendhil Revuluri suspends campaign, CPD Superintendent search | The Chicago Report
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday. And, the latest in the search for the next CPD Superintendent, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday. And, the latest in the search for the next CPD Superintendent, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity.
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity.
FBI adds man wanted in deadly Lansing Culver's shooting to Chicago Most Wanted list
The FBI has announced its latest addition to the Chicago Most Wanted list. The agency is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
The FBI has announced its latest addition to the Chicago Most Wanted list. The agency is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
Johnsburg yacht club legal fight raises new questions about village’s $20K cost estimate
The legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club may be over, but questions remain about the public cost of a dispute that stretched from 2023 through a September bench trial.
The legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club may be over, but questions remain about the public cost of a dispute that stretched from 2023 through a September bench trial.
FBI Chicago adds suspect in Culver's homicide to Most Wanted List
The FBI is turning to the public for help in finding a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
The FBI is turning to the public for help in finding a man wanted for a deadly shooting at a south suburban Culver's.
Johnsburg yacht club legal fight raises new questions about village’s $20K cost estimate
The legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club may be over, but questions remain about the public cost of a dispute that stretched from 2023 through a September bench trial.
The legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club may be over, but questions remain about the public cost of a dispute that stretched from 2023 through a September bench trial.
Chicago Public Schools cancels games after referees go on strike
Referees for high school games could return to the field after they walked out over not being paid.
Referees for high school games could return to the field after they walked out over not being paid.
Oakbrook Center shooting leaves man dead, woman wounded, police say
A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Oakbrook Center shopping mall, authorities said.
A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Oakbrook Center shopping mall, authorities said.
Video shows moments before Des Plaines officer fatally shoots man with hedge trimmer
Editor's note: The video in this story contains graphic footage that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. Newly released video shows the moments leading up to a Des Plaines police sergeant fatally shooting a 21-year-old man who authorities said threatened his mother and advanced toward the officer while holding an electric hedge trimmer.
Editor's note: The video in this story contains graphic footage that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. Newly released video shows the moments leading up to a Des Plaines police sergeant fatally shooting a 21-year-old man who authorities said threatened his mother and advanced toward the officer while holding an electric hedge trimmer.
Video shows moments before Des Plaines officer fatally shoots man with hedge trimmer
Newly released video shows the moments leading up to a Des Plaines police sergeant fatally shooting a 21-year-old man who authorities said threatened his mother and advanced toward the officer while holding an electric hedge trimmer.
Newly released video shows the moments leading up to a Des Plaines police sergeant fatally shooting a 21-year-old man who authorities said threatened his mother and advanced toward the officer while holding an electric hedge trimmer.
Which Midwest states are the hardest working, and which aren't?
A new report from WalletHub found that some Midwest states may not be as hard-working as others, with some states finishing at the very bottom.
A new report from WalletHub found that some Midwest states may not be as hard-working as others, with some states finishing at the very bottom.