The Chicago Park District is inviting Chicagoans to come out and see the blooming of more than 190 cherry trees at Jackson Park, with twenty new trees planted since the last full bloom in 2020.

Two of the nation's most high-profile health leaders are hitting the road with a bold message: It's time to "Make America Healthy Again."

Each table comes with 12 single-day wristbands

A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in Humboldt Park.

Details were limited but students were seen leaving the campus.

Health officials largely attribute growing autism numbers to better recognition of cases through wide screening and better diagnosis.

In his first public statement, the man allegedly held captive in his home for over 20 years by his stepmother says he's been getting stronger as he begins the process of reclaiming his life.

Ryan Greene made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night, playing 13 minutes in a 4-3 shootout win at Montreal, and is expected to play in their final game of the season at Ottawa on Tuesday night.

A Georgia man was arrested after federal authorities said he made numerous death threats against Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, the Justice Department announced Monday.

New drinks are coming this summer, including boba and horchata.

If you live far enough north, you may get to see the aurora tonight and tomorrow.

The tributes honor Army Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., of Joliet. The 25-year-old and three others were killed last month when their vehicle sank in a swamp.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the shooting of a 15-year-old boy during a teen gathering in the Streeterville neighborhood, and was arrested by Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.

CHICAGO Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak. Starting Tuesday, people who may not speak English but need help from the county can pick up an "I Speak" Card at the Sheriff's Kiosk in the Cook County Building, 118 North Clark Street, or [...]

FOX LAKE, Ill. Melodie Gliniewicz, the widow of disgraced lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, was reportedly paid nearly $1 million from the Village of Fox Lake to settle a survivor benefits case. The Village of Fox Lake announced late last week that they have agreed to a joint settlement with the Fox Lake Police Pension Board. [...]

A $700,000 jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shell gas station in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, with the owner and employees set to receive a bonus.

FSIS has issued a public health alert for various soup and bowl products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, in an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro, and consumers are advised to throw away or return the products to the place of purchase.

Deals offered on Tax Day this year range anywhere from cheeseburgers for a penny to buy one, get one deals on cookie cake slices.

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Director Ryan Coogler to talk about new supernatural horror filmSinners.

CHICAGO A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing a woman and killing her Saturday night in Lincoln Square. Police responded to a residence in the 2700 block of West Balmoral Saturday night at around 11:30 p.m. on the report of a stabbing. Nurmuhammed Inus, 35, of the same address, allegedly [...]

The arson attack at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiros (D) residence is the latest incident to underscore the threats faced by high-profile politicians amid the countrys political polarization.

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Cubs' West Coast gauntlet against two of the best teams in baseball rolls on this week, with two games left. After winning two out of three at Dodger Stadium in a weekend series against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs headed down the coast to begin [...]

Residents in all or parts of 13 states can file for an extension to allow disaster-affected areas more time to submit their taxes.

In some ways, the new trial will be two trials spliced into one.