Indiana residents desperate for help with their utility bills
The Wall Street Journal is reporting President Donald Trump plans to announce "rate payer protection pledges" during his 2026 State of the Union Address.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting President Donald Trump plans to announce "rate payer protection pledges" during his 2026 State of the Union Address.
3 Chicago-area firefighters recognized for ice rescue
Three firefighters were named lifesavers in Cary on Tuesday night for their rescue of two people who fell through the ice on a lake.
Three firefighters were named lifesavers in Cary on Tuesday night for their rescue of two people who fell through the ice on a lake.
Trump gives the longest State of the Union in history amid sinking poll numbers
President Donald Trump used a record-breaking State of the Union address to project strength at home and abroad, pairing declarations of a new American "Golden Age" with sharp warnings to U.S. adversaries and pointed clashes with Democrats in the chamber.
President Donald Trump used a record-breaking State of the Union address to project strength at home and abroad, pairing declarations of a new American "Golden Age" with sharp warnings to U.S. adversaries and pointed clashes with Democrats in the chamber.
Chicago-area murder suspect was calm, tried to nap during arrest, body cam footage shows
Newly released body camera video shows Downers Grove police questioning the 19-year-old accused of stabbing a pregnant woman more than 70 times and setting her on fire.
Newly released body camera video shows Downers Grove police questioning the 19-year-old accused of stabbing a pregnant woman more than 70 times and setting her on fire.
Trump honors Erika Kirk during State of the Union address
President Trump honored Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
President Trump honored Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Trump highlights tax cuts, savings accounts during State of the Union
President Trump touted his tax cuts policy and the so-called "Trump accounts" designed to help Americans save for retirement.
President Trump touted his tax cuts policy and the so-called "Trump accounts" designed to help Americans save for retirement.
Trump honors USA men's hockey team at State of the Union
President Trump honored the gold medal-winning Team USA hockey team during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
President Trump honored the gold medal-winning Team USA hockey team during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
US mail also a target for AI scammers, officials warn
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters an edge in trying to drain victims' wallets, even via U.S. mail.
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters an edge in trying to drain victims' wallets, even via U.S. mail.
As Trump talks prices, Indiana utility customers struggle to pay their bills
Affordability will likely be a big topic for President Trump during his State of the Union address, as Indiana utility customers struggle to pay their bigger bills.
Affordability will likely be a big topic for President Trump during his State of the Union address, as Indiana utility customers struggle to pay their bigger bills.
Indiana lawmakers advance bill to fund new Bears stadium
Indiana lawmakers advanced a bill to fund the construction of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond in the latest effort to lure the team away from Illinois.
Indiana lawmakers advanced a bill to fund the construction of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond in the latest effort to lure the team away from Illinois.
American tourist killed in Thailand as love triangle turns deadly during violent confrontation: police
An American was killed in Thailand in what authorities describe as a violent love triangle involving his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and three others.
An American was killed in Thailand in what authorities describe as a violent love triangle involving his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and three others.
Mexico consul addresses safety concerns after cartel violence and travel disruptions
Mexico’s consul general in Chicago Reyna Torres-Mendivil addresses security concerns following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho.
Mexico’s consul general in Chicago Reyna Torres-Mendivil addresses security concerns following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho.
Illinois residents want more funding for public schools, higher teacher pay, survey finds
A new survey released Monday by the Illinois Education Association reveals concerns about school funding, teacher pay, and the presence of ICE officers near schools.
A new survey released Monday by the Illinois Education Association reveals concerns about school funding, teacher pay, and the presence of ICE officers near schools.
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed in military operation, raising concerns in Chicago
Officials warn his death could spark retaliation, power struggles and shifts in drug trafficking routes impacting Chicago and other U.S. cities.
Officials warn his death could spark retaliation, power struggles and shifts in drug trafficking routes impacting Chicago and other U.S. cities.
Illinoisans want more money for public education, worry about ICE in schools, survey finds
A majority of Illinois residents want more funding for public education, higher wages for teachers, and are concerned about ICE agents coming to schools, according to a new survey.
A majority of Illinois residents want more funding for public education, higher wages for teachers, and are concerned about ICE agents coming to schools, according to a new survey.
Chicago couple scrambles to replan wedding after Mexico violence
Just days before saying “I do,” a Chicago couple had to cancel their fully paid destination wedding in Mexico because of cartel-related violence, leaving 150 guests unable to travel. Now, with only four days to pull it off, they’re racing to find a new venue and recreate their big day closer to home.
Just days before saying “I do,” a Chicago couple had to cancel their fully paid destination wedding in Mexico because of cartel-related violence, leaving 150 guests unable to travel. Now, with only four days to pull it off, they’re racing to find a new venue and recreate their big day closer to home.
Majority of Illinois residents want more school funding, higher teacher pay: survey
A new survey found that a majority of Illinois residents want more public school funding and higher pay for teachers.
A new survey found that a majority of Illinois residents want more public school funding and higher pay for teachers.
Chicago Bears, state lawmakers to meet on bill team needs for new local stadium
As Indiana state lawmakers race to pass a bill to allow for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears, team officials and Illinois state lawmakers will meet to get another piece of legislation passed, needed to make an Arlington Heights stadium possible.
As Indiana state lawmakers race to pass a bill to allow for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears, team officials and Illinois state lawmakers will meet to get another piece of legislation passed, needed to make an Arlington Heights stadium possible.
Local impacts following killing of Mexican cartel leader
What impact the killing of Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' could have on Chicago.
What impact the killing of Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' could have on Chicago.
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed, violence erupts as Americans shelter in place
After a powerful cartel leader died following his capture in Jalisco, cartel members launched violent attacks across several cities, leaving dozens dead and forcing some American tourists to shelter in place. The U.S. provided intelligence support for the operation, and experts warn the unrest — including flight cancellations and power struggles within the cartel — could get worse before it improves.
After a powerful cartel leader died following his capture in Jalisco, cartel members launched violent attacks across several cities, leaving dozens dead and forcing some American tourists to shelter in place. The U.S. provided intelligence support for the operation, and experts warn the unrest — including flight cancellations and power struggles within the cartel — could get worse before it improves.