CTA crashes into currency exchange on South Side
A CTA crashed into a currency exchange on Chicago's South Side Friday night.
A CTA crashed into a currency exchange on Chicago's South Side Friday night.
2nd Chinese balloon detected over Latin America, Pentagon says
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
Pentagon confirms second Chinese spy balloon has been spotted
The U.S. government says a second Chinese spy balloon has been discovered.
The U.S. government says a second Chinese spy balloon has been discovered.
Weekend events in Chicago this weekend
The weekend is here! And that means it's time to enjoy all the Chicago area has to offer.
The weekend is here! And that means it's time to enjoy all the Chicago area has to offer.
Dangerously cold wind chills stretch across the US
Dangerously cold wind chills are hitting the upper Midwest and Northeast.
Dangerously cold wind chills are hitting the upper Midwest and Northeast.
US sees more deadly car crashes
The U.S. is seeing more deadly car crashes, and law enforcement agencies are trying to figure out exactly why this is happening.
The U.S. is seeing more deadly car crashes, and law enforcement agencies are trying to figure out exactly why this is happening.
Amir Locke: Family of man killed in no-knock raid sues city
The family of Amir Locke is filing a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis after the 22-year-old was shot and killed during a no-knock warrant raid.
The family of Amir Locke is filing a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis after the 22-year-old was shot and killed during a no-knock warrant raid.
Naisha Weems: Chicago family to learn fate of driver who allegedly ran over their loved one
A Chicago family is waiting to hear the fate of a driver who allegedly intentionally ran their loved one over after a vicious fight.
A Chicago family is waiting to hear the fate of a driver who allegedly intentionally ran their loved one over after a vicious fight.
Chinese balloon high over central United States stirs unease far below
A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying despite China's firm denials. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions.
A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying despite China's firm denials. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions.
Parents ditch baby at airport check-in after confusion over ticket for infant: police
The parents missed their flight after police detained them for questioning.
The parents missed their flight after police detained them for questioning.
Man charged with stealing monkeys from Dallas Zoo
Davion Irvin was arrested after Dallas police found missing emperor tamarin monkeys in an abandon home. Irvin is facing six animal cruelty charges.
Davion Irvin was arrested after Dallas police found missing emperor tamarin monkeys in an abandon home. Irvin is facing six animal cruelty charges.
Tracking the suspected Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon said at midday Friday that a Chinese spy balloon had moved eastward and was over the central United States, and that the U.S. rejected China's claims that it was not being used for surveillance.
The Pentagon said at midday Friday that a Chinese spy balloon had moved eastward and was over the central United States, and that the U.S. rejected China's claims that it was not being used for surveillance.
Bobi, 30-year-old dog in Portugal, breaks record for world's oldest dog ever
A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
Snail facials growing in popularity to prevent skin aging
Beauty regiments can range from the simple to the extreme, with facials involving standard practices and others taking a more unusual approach. Jackie Ibanez takes a look at a growing trend where people are letting live snails crawl on their faces.
Beauty regiments can range from the simple to the extreme, with facials involving standard practices and others taking a more unusual approach. Jackie Ibanez takes a look at a growing trend where people are letting live snails crawl on their faces.
China says balloon seen over US airspace is "civilian airship" used for research
China's Foreign Ministry said Friday that a balloon the U.S. suspects of conducting surveillance was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.
China's Foreign Ministry said Friday that a balloon the U.S. suspects of conducting surveillance was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.
Chicago mayoral elections: New poll shows shakeup in front-runners
The survey was overseen by Collin Corbett, a Republican political consultant based in suburban Inverness. Corbett has no ties to any of the nine candidates competing in the first round of voting.
The survey was overseen by Collin Corbett, a Republican political consultant based in suburban Inverness. Corbett has no ties to any of the nine candidates competing in the first round of voting.
Bodies found believed to be missing rappers in Michigan
Police in Michigan say they found three bodies believed to be those of three missing rappers.
Police in Michigan say they found three bodies believed to be those of three missing rappers.
Questions remain after woman found dead in freezer
Prosecutors said Eva Bratcher, 69, had documented the March 4, 2021 death of her mother on a calendar that was recovered from the home in the 5500 block of West Melrose Street. The calendar allegedly indicated Regina Michalski had died at 2 p.m. that day in the two-flat apartment building she shared with Bratcher, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors said Eva Bratcher, 69, had documented the March 4, 2021 death of her mother on a calendar that was recovered from the home in the 5500 block of West Melrose Street. The calendar allegedly indicated Regina Michalski had died at 2 p.m. that day in the two-flat apartment building she shared with Bratcher, prosecutors said.
Chinese spy balloon spotted over nuclear missile site
The Pentagon is tracking a potential Chinese spy balloon. It was spotted over one of our three nuclear missile sites.
The Pentagon is tracking a potential Chinese spy balloon. It was spotted over one of our three nuclear missile sites.
Illinois Treasurer's Office auctioning off unclaimed property
The Illinois Treasurer's Office is getting ready to roll out an online auction featuring 400 pieces of unclaimed property.
The Illinois Treasurer's Office is getting ready to roll out an online auction featuring 400 pieces of unclaimed property.


















