A winter storm that pounded the state of Illinois Saturday led to hundreds of crashes, state police said. According to the latest data from...
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Gaza death toll rises to 70,000 as ceasefire is tested by repeated outbreaks of violence
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed more than 70,000 people in over two years of war, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, as the d...
Powerful winter storm helps Chicago set new record Saturday
The city of Chicago is no stranger to strange weather events and unique phenomena, but this weekend’s snowstorm added to that lore. The pow...
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Snow totals begin piling up as winter storm blasts Chicago area
Wintry conditions commenced across the Chicago area on Saturday morning as a snowstorm began to grip the region. Snow began falling in the...
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports days after a shoo...
Friday, November 28, 2025
North Carolina driver tells 911: ‘I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield'
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield along ...
Bears vs. Eagles: What channel, how to watch the Black Friday game
While some will be out shopping for Black Friday, others will be parked on the couch watching the Chicago Bears vs. The Philadelphia Eagles...
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Man stabbed on CTA train during armed robbery, police say
A 48-year-old man was stabbed while sitting onboard a CTA train Thursday morning, Chicago police say. According to authorities, the man was...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man, Shrek and Labubu to New York City
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear, Shrek and Pac-Man to the New York City skies on Thursday, as ...
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bears' injury report has bad news about linebackers, good news on Jaylon Johnson
The Chicago Bears are facing a short week as they prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, and there are still big injury question...
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
It’s the start of Thanksgiving week , the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of ...
Stores, stock market, banks and more: What's open and closed for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is here and while that will mean a number of closures across the Chicago area, not everything will shut down. Here...
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
‘Not funny:' Suburban police send stern message to parents about ‘startling' social media challenge
Police in suburban Arlington Heights posted a stern message to parents after residents reported damage to their homes from a viral social me...
What we know about Anna Kepner, the cheerleader who died on a cruise
Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old cheerleader from central Florida, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. Her stepbrother ...
Monday, November 24, 2025
Costco, Target, Jewel-Osco: Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving 2025?
There’s no shame in running out to the store to get last-minute ingredients on Thanksgiving. But which stores will be open for shopping on t...
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James , conc...
Sunday, November 23, 2025
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
A pair of snowy owls has taken up residence along a Lake Michigan beach, sparking curious speculation about how long the Arctic birds of pre...
Autopsy gives new details after 2 men found dead in Arlington Heights condo complex
An autopsy has shed more light on the deaths of two employees found dead in the utility rooms of a suburban condo complex. According to the...
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade kicks off Saturday in downtown Chicago
Chicago’s unofficial start to the holiday season will continue on Saturday night with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade, the natio...
Chris Paul to retire at the end of season, ending 21-year career as an LA Clipper
Legendary NBA player Chris Paul is planning to retire at the end of the season, making an announcement on social media ahead of Saturday’s C...