Death toll in Germany Christmas market attack climbs: 5 dead, over 200 hurt
The suspect – a Saudi doctor – intentionally drove into a market teeming with holiday shoppers in what police are calling an attack.
The suspect – a Saudi doctor – intentionally drove into a market teeming with holiday shoppers in what police are calling an attack.
Chicago police to increase surveillance at Christkindlmarket after German market attack
Chicago police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza after an attack at a Christmas market in Germany left at least two people dead and dozens injured, some critically.
Chicago police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza after an attack at a Christmas market in Germany left at least two people dead and dozens injured, some critically.
Mark Strehl's Holiday Special
Mark Strehl is bringing warmth to the holiday season by sharing stories by the fire. In a heartwarming tradition, Strehl reads classic tales that capture the magic and spirit of the holidays.
Mark Strehl is bringing warmth to the holiday season by sharing stories by the fire. In a heartwarming tradition, Strehl reads classic tales that capture the magic and spirit of the holidays.
Fighting picks up in Gaza as ceasefire deal loses steam
The White House was hoping for a Middle East ceasefire deal by Christmas but it doesn't look like that will happen with fighting picking up once again in the Gaza Strip.
The White House was hoping for a Middle East ceasefire deal by Christmas but it doesn't look like that will happen with fighting picking up once again in the Gaza Strip.
NASA astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts got some more bad news.
Two astronauts got some more bad news.
Scratchboard Kitchen: A farm-to-table gem in Arlington Heights
Scratchboard Kitchen, nestled in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, serves up scratch-made dishes and drinks crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Grace Goudie, the menu highlights the rich flavors of Midwestern seasonality, drawing inspiration from the region?s abundant farmland.
Scratchboard Kitchen, nestled in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, serves up scratch-made dishes and drinks crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Grace Goudie, the menu highlights the rich flavors of Midwestern seasonality, drawing inspiration from the region?s abundant farmland.
Supreme Court to hear arguments about potential TikTok ban
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.
Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
NASA's on a mission to 'touch the sun'
On Christmas Eve, NASA will attempt to make its closest approach to the sun yet.
On Christmas Eve, NASA will attempt to make its closest approach to the sun yet.
U.S. citizens no longer safe inside Syria, officials say
The U.S. State Department says it's no longer safe for Americans to be in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
The U.S. State Department says it's no longer safe for Americans to be in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
U.S., Turkey, Arab League members discuss how to help Syria move forward
Top diplomats from the U.S., Turkey and the Arab League met to talk about how to help Syria move forward after rebel groups toppled former President Bashar al-Assad.
Top diplomats from the U.S., Turkey and the Arab League met to talk about how to help Syria move forward after rebel groups toppled former President Bashar al-Assad.
American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Prestige Wellness Foundation aims to bring holiday joy to kids in Zambia
A special effort is underway to take some Christmas joy to children across the globe, including for about 600 orphaned children in Zambia
A special effort is underway to take some Christmas joy to children across the globe, including for about 600 orphaned children in Zambia
Chicago aldermen will have to wait on budget vote
The mayor did not have the votes to pass the budget on Friday.
The mayor did not have the votes to pass the budget on Friday.
President-elect Donald Trump named Time's 2024 Person of the Year
Trump edged a short list of other finalists, including Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate, the Princess of Wales.
Trump edged a short list of other finalists, including Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate, the Princess of Wales.
Send a holiday card to brighten a senior's day
Why not be Santa's helper from afar? Tia tells us how to make the holiday season special for Illinois seniors.
Why not be Santa's helper from afar? Tia tells us how to make the holiday season special for Illinois seniors.
Blinken testifies about Afghanistan withdrawl
Republicans are calling the Afghanistan withdrawl as one of the biggest failures of the Biden administration.
Republicans are calling the Afghanistan withdrawl as one of the biggest failures of the Biden administration.
U.N. urges calm after Syrian rebels take over country, topple Assad regime
What happens now in Syria after the demise of Bashar al-Assad? The United Nations is urging calm as the country navigates new beginnings.
What happens now in Syria after the demise of Bashar al-Assad? The United Nations is urging calm as the country navigates new beginnings.
Chicago City Council prepares to vote on 2025 budget, smaller property tax hike
The Chicago City Council's Finance and Budget committees were meeting this week to comb through Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget proposal to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.
The Chicago City Council's Finance and Budget committees were meeting this week to comb through Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget proposal to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.