2026 Illinois Midterm Elections: Everything you should know
Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 Midterm General Election season in Illinois and around the country.
Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 Midterm General Election season in Illinois and around the country.
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
Elgin man killed ex-girlfriend with dumbbell, butcher knife, prosecutors say
New court documents detail the attack last month that left Charity Geisel, of Elgin, dead.
New court documents detail the attack last month that left Charity Geisel, of Elgin, dead.
What's behind the growing number of bear encounters in the US this year
Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.
Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.
Chicago crime: 7 shot, 2 fatally, in separate incidents Monday night
Police say two men killed inside a South Side home were among seven people shot across Chicago Monday night.
Police say two men killed inside a South Side home were among seven people shot across Chicago Monday night.
Frankfort mom accused of killing toddler son due in court today
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son is due in court Tuesday.
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son is due in court Tuesday.
Canada retaliates with tariffs as Trump pushes controversial 'New America' proposal
Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods are taking effect as Professor William Muck discusses the potential economic and political impact, along with President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename New Mexico “New America.”
Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods are taking effect as Professor William Muck discusses the potential economic and political impact, along with President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename New Mexico “New America.”
The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves.
Amazon truck spills packages after NW Indiana I-80/94 crash
An Amazon truck spilled packages across the roadway after colliding with another semi this morning.
An Amazon truck spilled packages across the roadway after colliding with another semi this morning.
Family of woman still missing in water after Chicago car crash speaks out
A woman remains missing after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River on Chicago’s South Side early Tuesday.
A woman remains missing after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River on Chicago’s South Side early Tuesday.
Chicago weather: Heat, humidity build before showers arrive
Chicago is on track for its 14th straight day of above-average temperatures, with highs in the upper 80s today. Here's what comes next:
Chicago is on track for its 14th straight day of above-average temperatures, with highs in the upper 80s today. Here's what comes next:
Deadly Chicago crash: Woman remains missing after vehicle carrying 5 plunges into Little Calumet River
A woman remains missing after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side.
A woman remains missing after a vehicle carrying five people crashed into the Little Calumet River early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side.
OEMC employee murder suspect arrested 7 months after Chicago killing, authorities say
A suspect wanted in the February killing of an Office of Emergency Management and Communications employee has been apprehended after months on the run, bringing what the victim's family says is the first step toward justice.
A suspect wanted in the February killing of an Office of Emergency Management and Communications employee has been apprehended after months on the run, bringing what the victim's family says is the first step toward justice.
Arrest made in murder of OEMC employee
A suspect is in custody in connection with the murder of an OEMC employee. Authorities said the suspect was arrested in Washington state.
A suspect is in custody in connection with the murder of an OEMC employee. Authorities said the suspect was arrested in Washington state.
SWAT standoff underway in Logan Square
There's a large police response in Logan Square after a SWAT standoff has been ongoing for more than six hours.
There's a large police response in Logan Square after a SWAT standoff has been ongoing for more than six hours.
One year after Midway Blitz, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia weighs in | The Chicago Report
It's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz was launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the Chicago area. Thousands of arrests were made, and it also led to protests and heightened confrontations. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
It's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz was launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the Chicago area. Thousands of arrests were made, and it also led to protests and heightened confrontations. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
New video shows dangerous Pilsen street takeover, raising public safety concerns
New video showing a dangerous street takeover in Pilsen shows cars doing donuts and people packed into the roadway. Many are concerned about public safety and dangerous driving since the incident.
New video showing a dangerous street takeover in Pilsen shows cars doing donuts and people packed into the roadway. Many are concerned about public safety and dangerous driving since the incident.
Scooter-riding gunman critically wounds man in South Shore, police say
A 45-year-old man is critically injured after a gunman riding a scooter opened fire Monday afternoon in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, police said.
A 45-year-old man is critically injured after a gunman riding a scooter opened fire Monday afternoon in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, police said.
What is postpartum psychosis? Experts explain after Lindsay Clancy trial
The aftermath of the Lindsay Clancy trial keeps shining a light on the topic of postpartum psychosis. Here's why some psychologists want you to be more aware around the rare condition.
The aftermath of the Lindsay Clancy trial keeps shining a light on the topic of postpartum psychosis. Here's why some psychologists want you to be more aware around the rare condition.