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.
Chicago Field Museum scientist talks about his daily life working full-time in Madagascar
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.
Law enforcement to brave frigid waters in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
The Polar Plunge is back! Dave Breen talks about how you can support Special Olympics Illinois in this year's polar plunge.
The Polar Plunge is back! Dave Breen talks about how you can support Special Olympics Illinois in this year's polar plunge.
Looking back at the deadly E2 nightclub stampede 20 years later
Twenty years ago today, 21 people were killed in a stampede at the over-filled E2 nightclub.
Twenty years ago today, 21 people were killed in a stampede at the over-filled E2 nightclub.
Mayor vows to remove unhoused people from O?Hare as more seek shelter at airport
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O?Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention ? and criticism.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O?Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention ? and criticism.
Commuters battle snowy roads, sub-freezing temps Friday across Chicagoland
Around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, motorists and residents experienced cold, slippery and windy conditions on Friday morning.
Around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, motorists and residents experienced cold, slippery and windy conditions on Friday morning.
Girl Scouts partner with Chicago bakery to create frozen cheesecake pops
On Thursday, some local Scouts visited Eli's Cheesecake Bakery to make frozen cheesecake pops with the iconic thin mint cookies.
On Thursday, some local Scouts visited Eli's Cheesecake Bakery to make frozen cheesecake pops with the iconic thin mint cookies.
Video shows woman fight off man attacking her at gym
A woman was attacked while working out at a gym in Tampa. Video captured her fighting off her attacker.
A woman was attacked while working out at a gym in Tampa. Video captured her fighting off her attacker.
14-year-old student commits suicide after being bullied
Video surfaced of the teen being beat up on social media. Days later, she committed suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Video surfaced of the teen being beat up on social media. Days later, she committed suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Balloon club may have had balloon shot down by USAF
A wild new theory is drawing a balloon club into the heart of the unidentified floating objects controversy.
A wild new theory is drawing a balloon club into the heart of the unidentified floating objects controversy.
First winter storm of February hits Chicago area with snow
The first winter storm of the month hit the Chicago area Thursday with strong gusting winds impacting travel during the evening commute.
The first winter storm of the month hit the Chicago area Thursday with strong gusting winds impacting travel during the evening commute.
Consumer watchdog group pushing back on Peoples Gas over rate increase
Peoples Gas is asking for a record-breaking $402 million rate hike, and now, a consumer watchdog group is pushing back and calling on regulators to rein in the rate increase.
Peoples Gas is asking for a record-breaking $402 million rate hike, and now, a consumer watchdog group is pushing back and calling on regulators to rein in the rate increase.
Pilsen homeowners outraged over increase in property taxes
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
National referee, umpire shortage impacts youth sports
Major League Baseball is stepping in to make sure that local little leaguers can play ball as there is a mass shortage of umps.
Major League Baseball is stepping in to make sure that local little leaguers can play ball as there is a mass shortage of umps.
Lightfoot: Chicago opening opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences
The mayor says the city is opening up opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences and want to re-enter a productive life in Chicago.
The mayor says the city is opening up opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences and want to re-enter a productive life in Chicago.
Pritzker promotes 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
Michigan State University shooter purchased guns legally: police
On the heels of a massive protest for stricter gun laws, it was determined that the guns used by the Michigan State University shooter were purchased legally.
On the heels of a massive protest for stricter gun laws, it was determined that the guns used by the Michigan State University shooter were purchased legally.
Biden wants ?sharper rules? on unknown aerial objects
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing ?sharper rules? to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing ?sharper rules? to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.
Biden: 3 aerial objects shot down over US not from China
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
Father of Highland Park shooting suspect indicted by grand jury
The father of the suspected Highland Park gunman was indicted by a grand jury Thursday morning.
The father of the suspected Highland Park gunman was indicted by a grand jury Thursday morning.