It’s crunch time for the United States women’s national team as it battles it out one last time before potentially securing a spot in the ...

The IRS is warning people of scammers targeting your mailbox with a new ploy to try and get your private information. What makes this situa...

Two Michigan residents have contracted Jamestown Canyon virus, a mosquito-borne disease referred to as “rare but emerging” by the Cleveland ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill last week that would allow for non-U.S. citizens to apply to become police officers, and on Monday...

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared above $1 billion for the fifth time in history. However, the winner will pay a significant chunk to U...

Evanston police have launched an investigation after multiple Pride flags were found with anti-LGBTQ messages written on them, according to ...

Law enforcement in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, are searching for an individual with Chicago ties who is suspected to have set his girlfriend ...

A rather unique and breathtaking experience awaits nature enthusiasts and animal lovers in Minnesota. The Minnesota Zoo, located in Apple V...

It’s so hot in Arizona’s capital that not even the cactuses are surviving. Chief Science Officer Kimberlie McCue with the Desert Botanical ...

A “mass shooting” at a large party in Indiana early Sunday morning left one person dead, police said. A hospital said 19 people were being t...

An off-duty Chicago firefighter has died after they were pulled underwater while swimming on Sunday morning. According to officials, the 43...

Two large boats from the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan washed ashore during intense storms that were fueled by heavy rains and powerful wi...

Trader Joe’s is recalling a broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects and cooked falafel that may contain rocks, about one week after t...

Editor’s note: Watch the special presentation in the player above. NBC 5 Chicago will be airing a special, one-hour presentation entitled “...

Authorities in suburban Oak Brook Terrace said Saturday an investigation was underway into a massive fire at an apartment complex that occur...

National Chicken Wings Day is July 29, and restaurant chains and poultry brands are celebrating the holiday in finger-licking style — by off...

Summer break will come to an end in a matter of weeks for some of the youngest Chicagoans. While there’s still plenty of time left for back...

You can get a pretty sweet deal on one of Chicago’s most iconic desserts – Eli’s Cheesecake – this weekend. In celebration of its 43rd bir...

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on three additional charges in a case that accuses him of illegally possessing classified do...

Several dogs died from heat stroke and multiple others were rushed to veterinary hospitals on Thursday after an air conditioning unit malfun...

Authorities say a woman died and six other people were hospitalized after a boat struck a Chicago breakwall and capsized in Lake Michigan am...

Authorities in Alabama said Friday they have filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnap...

Just over two months after taking office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing pressure to follow through on a major campaign promise. C...

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Changes could soon be in store for Illinois drivers facilities in the coming months as officials aim to shorten wait times across the state....

A plane with two people on board crashed near an airport in DeKalb Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The single-engine Cessna 177 crash...