US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says

NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.

Chicago organizations honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with weekend events
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Shunda Collins from the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago discusses a special MLK weekend event and ways residents can honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service and nonviolence.

Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket wins $3M prize

An Illinois Lottery player is officially a millionaire after buying a winning scratch-off ticket on Christmas Eve.

Protests fade in Iran as U.S. weighs possible military action
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As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.

Charlie Kirk murder: Defense attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson seeking to disqualify prosecutors

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.

Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.

Chicago weather: Ground stop issued at O'Hare as snow hits area

Chicago faces intermittent light snow followed by an arctic blast this weekend and frigid conditions into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Driver killed after car collides with school bus in Will County
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One person was killed, and several children were taken to hospitals for evaluation after a school bus and a vehicle collided Wednesday morning in suburban Manhattan.

Former DePaul players named in game rigging indictment
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More than a dozen former college basketball players have been named in a federal indictment exposing a sweeping point-shaving scheme. Prosecutors say games were rigged across three years --- 17 division one men's programs --- and 29 games. And it has local ties. Among those indicted, three former DePaul University players.  Kasey Chronis is live with details.

Alderman says fatal shooting could be drug related
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Was last night's fatal shooting in Morgan Park drug related? That's what Alderman Matthew O'Shea tells Fox Chicago after we found out one man died, and two more were wounded. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski found out it happened blocks away from a Chicago police station.

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
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President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

Does what you wear while flying really matter?
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In recent months, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has encouraged air travelers to dress with what he called respect, saying it could help promote better behavior on flights. Shea Oakley, an aviation historian, joins us to discuss how expectations for air travel have changed over time and how the overall quality of flying has evolved.

Chicago explores selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports
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Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.