What to know about the winter solstice and the science behind the shortest daylight of the year
An Adler Planetarium expert explains how the winter solstice occurs, its historical significance across cultures, and what longer winter nights mean for stargazing in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
An Adler Planetarium expert explains how the winter solstice occurs, its historical significance across cultures, and what longer winter nights mean for stargazing in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Chicagoans react to increased police on CTA: 'I know they're not doing enough'
If you take the CTA, you may notice more police officers and K-9s on the job today. It's part of a new security surge plan. Some riders, however, were unimpressed.
If you take the CTA, you may notice more police officers and K-9s on the job today. It's part of a new security surge plan. Some riders, however, were unimpressed.
Holiday travelers flock to airports and highways ahead of Christmas
It's almost time to hit the road or the skies as a busy holiday travel season is about to get underway.
It's almost time to hit the road or the skies as a busy holiday travel season is about to get underway.
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
Argument escalates into gunfire, wounding man on Chicago's Far South Side
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood.
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood.
Chicago crime: 2 men shot in traffic on West Side
Two men were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park, police said.
Two men were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park, police said.
Chicago weather: Winter chill returns in a big way
After a brief stretch of cold and wind, temperatures trend steadily warmer next week with Christmas shaping up to be unusually mild.
After a brief stretch of cold and wind, temperatures trend steadily warmer next week with Christmas shaping up to be unusually mild.
Police warn of armed robberies tied to online shoe sales in Morgan Park
Chicago Police are warning residents of a string of armed robberies during the sales of gym shoes in Morgan Park.
Chicago Police are warning residents of a string of armed robberies during the sales of gym shoes in Morgan Park.
Wrongful death suit: Estate alleges sexual abuse by therapist
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
CTA to boost police, K-9 presence on buses and trains starting Friday
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Judge found guilty of helping immigrant evade agents
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
Officers have found the suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University dead.
Officers have found the suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University dead.
Chicago weather: Temps plummet overnight with snow showers possible
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
Bears evaluating Northwest Indiana for stadium | The Chicago Report
Indiana lawmakers might be ready to roll out the red carpet today after Bears CEO Kevin Warren announced to fans -- they are looking at the northwest portion of the Hoosier state for a possible new stadium. This as talks on tax help for their Arlington Heights proposal stall. Are the Bears serious or just trying to gain leverage?
Indiana lawmakers might be ready to roll out the red carpet today after Bears CEO Kevin Warren announced to fans -- they are looking at the northwest portion of the Hoosier state for a possible new stadium. This as talks on tax help for their Arlington Heights proposal stall. Are the Bears serious or just trying to gain leverage?
Wrongful death lawsuit: Estate alleges therapist sexually abused teen patient, led to suicide
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Coldplay kiss cam scandal woman admits ‘couple of High Noons’ fueled embarrassing, career-ending moment
Kristin Cabot says viral moment with her boss, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, at Boston concert completely altered her personal and professional life.
Kristin Cabot says viral moment with her boss, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, at Boston concert completely altered her personal and professional life.
Families demand accountability in fatal Lake Shore Drive fire crash
A grieving mother says she is still searching for answers weeks after a deadly crash on Lake Shore Drive claimed the lives of her son and his best friend.
A grieving mother says she is still searching for answers weeks after a deadly crash on Lake Shore Drive claimed the lives of her son and his best friend.