Fights at Joliet mall end in pair of arrests

Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.

Fights at Joliet mall end in pair of arrests
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Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.

I-57 crash shuts down all lanes during rush hour

All lanes of I-57 were shut down after a car crash Monday morning near Richton Park.

Chicago crime: 21-year-old shot in South Deering

A 21-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.

2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?

From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.

West Town shooting leaves 25-year-old wounded

A 25-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in the West Town neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Snow and strong winds create hazardous travel

Strong winds and light snow are combining to create dangerous travel and bitter cold across the Chicago area as temperatures plunge into the teens.

Chicago weather: Strong winds, snow and falling temperatures create hazardous travel conditions

Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures and accumulating snow are expected to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana overnight and into Monday.

BMX Waukegan
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So you like a good bike ride? But maybe not this intense. We're talking about BMX riding.  There's a local track in Waukegan that riders say is one of the best in the U.S.

Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
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Fans are mourning the loss of legendary film star Brigitte Bardot.

The sweet story og making candy canes
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Believe it or not, the vast majority of candy canes are not made in America anymore. But, the places that still are making them, are doing it with a lot of love. And using some very old technology.  Craig Patrick has the sweet story.

WeLoveU Blood Drive
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The Red Cross has declared emergency blood shortages nationally including here in Illinois with current supplies at 20 year lows---today in Bolingbrook they were rolling up their sleeves to save lives.

Storm tears off part of roof at school
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We're getting a closer look at the damage caused by today's severe weather.  This is video in Long Creek.  You can see debris scattered along the roads there.

IRS reveals updated retirement contribution limits for 2026

The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.

The government could shut down again in January: What we know

When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.