False threat prompts lockdown at Oak Forest High School, FBI investigating, police say
Oak Forest High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday after a caller falsely claimed to be inside the building with firearms and an explosive device, police said.
Oak Forest High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday after a caller falsely claimed to be inside the building with firearms and an explosive device, police said.
Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
Kyle Bickham murder: Chicago police question another person of interest after man pushed from moving CTA train
Another person of interest is being questioned in connection with the deadly CTA Red Line attack against Kyle Bickham.
Another person of interest is being questioned in connection with the deadly CTA Red Line attack against Kyle Bickham.
Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
Trump at UN on Iran war: 'Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic?'
While speaking at the United Nations Tuesday, President Trump asked all nations to join the U.S. to economically isolate Iran until they stop attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
While speaking at the United Nations Tuesday, President Trump asked all nations to join the U.S. to economically isolate Iran until they stop attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead
A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.
A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.
SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
Fourth beluga whale dies at Shedd Aquarium in recent months
Shedd Aquarium says Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, died after her condition declined rapidly, with a necropsy underway to determine the cause.
Shedd Aquarium says Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, died after her condition declined rapidly, with a necropsy underway to determine the cause.
Joliet man accused of home burglary, fleeing police while carrying gun
A Joliet man already on pretrial release is facing new charges.
A Joliet man already on pretrial release is facing new charges.
It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
Chicago police looking for vehicle involved in SW Side shooting
Chicago police released images of a gray Honda Accord wanted in connection with a shooting.
Chicago police released images of a gray Honda Accord wanted in connection with a shooting.
Evanston hotel linked to two Legionnaires’ disease cases
Two Legionnaires’ disease cases have been linked to a north suburban hotel, where testing found Legionella bacteria in a hot tub water system.
Two Legionnaires’ disease cases have been linked to a north suburban hotel, where testing found Legionella bacteria in a hot tub water system.
Chicago weather: Cloudy, cool and breezy Tuesday
Waves could also reach 7 feet along Illinois beaches and 6 feet in Indiana.
Waves could also reach 7 feet along Illinois beaches and 6 feet in Indiana.
These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
VIDEO: Car crashes into Lake Como following police chase
Police have released dashcam and bodycam video of a chase that started in Lake Geneva and ended when the vehicle went into Lake Como back in August.
Police have released dashcam and bodycam video of a chase that started in Lake Geneva and ended when the vehicle went into Lake Como back in August.
Chicago police search for suspects in Lincoln Park robberies
Chicago police are warning women in Lincoln Park after several armed robberies since last week.
Chicago police are warning women in Lincoln Park after several armed robberies since last week.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announces death of another beluga whale
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced Monday that Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, has died, marking the fourth beluga lost at the facility.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced Monday that Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, has died, marking the fourth beluga lost at the facility.
Dog fatally shot after attacking Chicago police officer on West Side, police say
A dog was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer on the West Side after authorities said it attacked the officer Monday evening.
A dog was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer on the West Side after authorities said it attacked the officer Monday evening.
Lightfoot claims CCSAO has authority to investigate ICE, green card lawsuit | The Chicago Report
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Latino leaders at Daley Plaza, demanding that Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke meet with the community and take action on alleged ICE abuses. And, Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration over a green card rule change. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Latino leaders at Daley Plaza, demanding that Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke meet with the community and take action on alleged ICE abuses. And, Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration over a green card rule change. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."