Balloon hobbyist club may have had balloon taken out by sidewinder missile
A balloon hobbyist group from northern Illinois may hold the key to the mystery of what the military shot down over Canada last week.
A balloon hobbyist group from northern Illinois may hold the key to the mystery of what the military shot down over Canada last week.
E2 nightclub stampede victims remembered with vigil 20 years after tragedy
The E2 nightclub is gone but the building still stands at 2347 S. Michigan Ave., in the South Loop. There is no sign to mark the tragedy but the 21 lives lost in 2003 were remembered with a vigil.
The E2 nightclub is gone but the building still stands at 2347 S. Michigan Ave., in the South Loop. There is no sign to mark the tragedy but the 21 lives lost in 2003 were remembered with a vigil.
WATCH: Squirrel jumps into house during pizza delivery
Wild doorbell video shows the chaos when a Louisiana woman opened her door to take a pizza delivery.
Wild doorbell video shows the chaos when a Louisiana woman opened her door to take a pizza delivery.
SWAT responds to Chicago residence for barricaded person
A SWAT team responded to a residence in Gresham Friday afternoon.
A SWAT team responded to a residence in Gresham Friday afternoon.
Illinois lottery player wins over $1M
An Illinois lottery player won over a million dollars this week!
An Illinois lottery player won over a million dollars this week!
Waukegan opens temporary casino Friday night
Lake County's first casino will open Friday night.
Lake County's first casino will open Friday night.
Pritzker attends event celebrating Black-owned businesses
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Stratton attended an event in Chicago honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black-owned businesses.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Stratton attended an event in Chicago honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black-owned businesses.
4 pulled alive 248 hours after deadly Turkey-Syria earthquake, as toll nears 44K
The humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria continues to get worse almost two weeks after powerful earthquakes struck the region. Residents are now scrambling for shelter and basic supplies.
The humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria continues to get worse almost two weeks after powerful earthquakes struck the region. Residents are now scrambling for shelter and basic supplies.
Uncle of MSU student killed in mass shooting speaks out: 'she was an asset to the family'
Funeral services are scheduled for two of the MSU students killed in a mass shooting earlier this week. A candlelight vigil is planned for the third student killed.
Funeral services are scheduled for two of the MSU students killed in a mass shooting earlier this week. A candlelight vigil is planned for the third student killed.
R. Kelly would be around 100 years old before being eligible for release if prosecutors have their way
Disgraced singer R. Kelly would be around 100 years old before being eligible for release if federal prosecutors have their way.
Disgraced singer R. Kelly would be around 100 years old before being eligible for release if federal prosecutors have their way.
Pharmacists warn all antibiotics in shortage
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks faster weapon deliveries
A year has passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is warning that delays in military support will lead to the destruction of many more lives.
A year has passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is warning that delays in military support will lead to the destruction of many more lives.
Military completes recovery of Chinese balloon debris
The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy balloon, U.S. officials said Friday.
The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy balloon, U.S. officials said Friday.
6 dead in Mississippi shooting
A suspect is in custody after six people were shot dead in a small town in rural Mississippi.
A suspect is in custody after six people were shot dead in a small town in rural Mississippi.
$68M innovation center breaks ground in North Lawndale
A new project in North Lawndale broke ground Friday as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Invest South/West Initiative.
A new project in North Lawndale broke ground Friday as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Invest South/West Initiative.
Officer-involved shooting in northwest Indiana
An officer-involved shooting occurred near the Kohl's department store in Highland, Indiana Friday afternoon.
An officer-involved shooting occurred near the Kohl's department store in Highland, Indiana Friday afternoon.
USPS offers $50K reward in armed robberies of Chicago postal workers
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect involved in two armed robberies of a USPS letter carrier in Chicago.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect involved in two armed robberies of a USPS letter carrier in Chicago.
Military completes recovery of Chinese balloon debris
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
Gov. Pritzker pitches education plan across Illinois
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state.
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state.
Ohio senator visits creak in East Palestine: 'This is disgusting'
On Feb. 3, about 50 cars on a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying vinyl chloride, a dangerous colorless gas, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a small community that is located along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
On Feb. 3, about 50 cars on a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying vinyl chloride, a dangerous colorless gas, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a small community that is located along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.



















