Immigration attorney explains impact of U.S. visa freeze on dozens of countries
An immigration attorney breaks down the Trump administration’s decision to freeze immigrant visa processing for dozens of countries, examining the stated “public charge” rationale, the data behind it, and what it could mean for future immigration policy.
An immigration attorney breaks down the Trump administration’s decision to freeze immigrant visa processing for dozens of countries, examining the stated “public charge” rationale, the data behind it, and what it could mean for future immigration policy.
Family sues Joliet after police officer searches 12-year-old girl during traffic stop
The family of a 12-year-old girl filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet and the Joliet Police Department, alleging the child was unlawfully searched by a male police officer during a routine traffic stop.
The family of a 12-year-old girl filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet and the Joliet Police Department, alleging the child was unlawfully searched by a male police officer during a routine traffic stop.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Online Illinois Lottery ticket hits $1 million jackpot
One lucky winner landed a winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth $1 million this month.
One lucky winner landed a winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth $1 million this month.
Boy, 13, accidentally shoots self on Chicago's West Side: police
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Watch: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
Chicago weather: Light snow ends as extreme cold looms
Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.
Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.
Bears fans turn out for Caleb Williams lookalike contest
Chicago Bears fans turned out for a Caleb Williams lookalike contest at the famed Weiner's Circle.
Chicago Bears fans turned out for a Caleb Williams lookalike contest at the famed Weiner's Circle.
NW Indiana utility customers hit with massive bills
Some utility customers of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) are doing a double-take after seeing their recent bills.
Some utility customers of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) are doing a double-take after seeing their recent bills.
Moms for Democracy rally against Trump in Chicago
Grassroot organizers held a rally protesting President Trump on the anniversary of him returning to the White House.
Grassroot organizers held a rally protesting President Trump on the anniversary of him returning to the White House.
NIPSCO customers with message to CEO on high utility bills: 'How are they surviving?'
Some utility customers of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) are doing a double-take after seeing their recent bills.
Some utility customers of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) are doing a double-take after seeing their recent bills.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed at West Side car wash, police say
A man was shot and killed near a car wash on the city’s West Side on Tuesday evening.
A man was shot and killed near a car wash on the city’s West Side on Tuesday evening.
Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
Chicago picked to host International Jazz Day celebration
Chicago is about to become the jazz center of the world this April.
Chicago is about to become the jazz center of the world this April.
Flight delays at Chicago's O'Hare Airport after pipe burst in control tower
Hundreds of flights were delayed Tuesday at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after a pipe burst in the airport’s main air traffic control tower, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Hundreds of flights were delayed Tuesday at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after a pipe burst in the airport’s main air traffic control tower, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Chicago weather: Snow could impact Wednesday morning commute
Parts of the Chicago area can expect multiple inches of snow that could impact the morning commute on Wednesday.
Parts of the Chicago area can expect multiple inches of snow that could impact the morning commute on Wednesday.
Chicago designer turns grief into purpose, one stitch at a time
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing