Chicago-area mother seeks answers after video shows 13-year-old son beaten unconscious
A 13-year-old boy remains in rehabilitation after Chicago police say he was beaten by multiple attackers in Pullman on Sept. 12.
A 13-year-old boy remains in rehabilitation after Chicago police say he was beaten by multiple attackers in Pullman on Sept. 12.
Chicago-area mother seeks answers after video shows 13-year-old son beaten unconscious
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly beaten unconscious by a group in Pullman.
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly beaten unconscious by a group in Pullman.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Willie Wilson shares plan to keep Bears in Chicago
Willie Wilson says he's got a plan to keep the Bears at Soldier Field. The Chicago mayoral candidate is pitching it as an alternative to the team's proposed move to Indiana.
Willie Wilson says he's got a plan to keep the Bears at Soldier Field. The Chicago mayoral candidate is pitching it as an alternative to the team's proposed move to Indiana.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
More power outages in northwest Indiana after overnight storms
Many residents in northwest Indiana lost power again after waking up to thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Many residents in northwest Indiana lost power again after waking up to thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Body found in police vehicle on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police are investigating after a body was found in the backseat of a police vehicle Thursday morning.
Chicago police are investigating after a body was found in the backseat of a police vehicle Thursday morning.
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Captains race to complete America’s Great Loop
Dustin Kidd and Marc Crutcher discuss their record-paced journey around America’s Great Loop with only a short distance left.
Dustin Kidd and Marc Crutcher discuss their record-paced journey around America’s Great Loop with only a short distance left.
New report details how Chicago’s Latino communities are changing
A new report examines Chicago’s growing Latino population, highlighting progress, ongoing disparities and recommendations for city leaders.
A new report examines Chicago’s growing Latino population, highlighting progress, ongoing disparities and recommendations for city leaders.
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Body found in police vehicle on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police are investigating after a body was found in the backseat of a police vehicle Thursday morning.
Chicago police are investigating after a body was found in the backseat of a police vehicle Thursday morning.
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
Chicago man charged with murder in July shooting
Chicago police say Brandon Sims was arrested two months after the deadly shooting.
Chicago police say Brandon Sims was arrested two months after the deadly shooting.
Florida woman pleads guilty to falsifying records to obtain $750K Epstein settlement payment
Florida autism scholar Jennifer Percival pleaded guilty to falsifying records to obtain a $750,000 payment from a compensation fund established for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.
Florida autism scholar Jennifer Percival pleaded guilty to falsifying records to obtain a $750,000 payment from a compensation fund established for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Heavy rain raises flash flooding concerns across Chicago area
A wet Thursday morning is causing problems across Chicagoland as heavy rain brings the threat of flash flooding.
A wet Thursday morning is causing problems across Chicagoland as heavy rain brings the threat of flash flooding.
Illinois American Water customers fight proposed rate hike
Illinois American Water customers are challenging the company’s request for $129 million more as regulators consider how much bills could increase.
Illinois American Water customers are challenging the company’s request for $129 million more as regulators consider how much bills could increase.
Chicago residents push back against Amtrak maintenance facility plan
Bridgeport and Chinatown residents are raising concerns about Amtrak’s proposed 24/7 maintenance facility near Rate Field as the company claims a federal exemption allows it to bypass local zoning rules.
Bridgeport and Chinatown residents are raising concerns about Amtrak’s proposed 24/7 maintenance facility near Rate Field as the company claims a federal exemption allows it to bypass local zoning rules.
Chicago police superintendent search moves forward after public input
Public meetings have ended as Chicago officials gather input on the city’s next police superintendent, with applications due next week.
Public meetings have ended as Chicago officials gather input on the city’s next police superintendent, with applications due next week.