The Jesse White Tumblers were created in 1959 as a positive outlet for at-risk youth living in public housing and throughout the city.

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of an Illinois doctor from.

Medical Watch Digest for Nov 19 Diabetes increases dementia risk in adults younger than 50 There is a new warning about diabetes triggering another medical challenge.Type 2 diabetes is rampant in our country and growing in incidence. Now doctors warn an early diabetes diagnosis could translate to dementia later in life. NYU researchers found when [...]

Two teens have been charged with armed robbery in connection with an incident at a Woodridge park.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday took a shot at critics as he proposed new taxes and savings to make up a budget shortfall in his $17 billion proposed municipal budget.

Southeastern senators are teaming up to push disaster relief funding through Congress.

The Chicago White Sox have selected the contracts of shortstop Colson Montgomery and right-handed pitcher Juan Carela, both of whom are highly rated in the organization, to their 40-man roster.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is launching a fight to ensure Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender person ever elected to Congress, cannot use the womens restrooms once she is sworn in next year.

Bedard was terrific last season, living up to the considerable hype that has followed him around for years.

Congress debated Tuesday just how much U.S. allies should be able to use American-supplied weapons in their wars.

A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell faced a grilling in the House Tuesday over FEMAs response to recent hurricanes.

CHICAGO An investigation is underway on Tuesday afternoon after an off-duty Chicago police officer was injured in a shooting on the city's Northwest Side. According to Chicago fire officials, the shooting unfolded in the 5600 block of West Leland Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, but fire [...]

Combs has repeatedly "flouted rules" so he can "improperly impact the outcome of his case," prosecutors said.

Hundreds of stores have already closed and more are expected to do the same.

Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Kennedy has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a deadly 2022 crash in South Carolina.

The announcement came on the eve of the band's first album in seven years, "From Zero," released on Friday, Nov. 15.

Spirit is the first airline in more than a decade to file for bankruptcy protection.

Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet and retail shopping mall in Illinois, is set to open five new stores, including Boot Barn, HEYDUDE, Primark, Reclectic, and rue21, over the next year and a half.

Colin "Smiley" Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died.

John Stamos is showing his support for his former "Full House" co-star, Dave Coulier, amid his cancer diagnosis.

CHICAGO An Illinois man was arrested by federal authorities at Union Station for allegedly conspiring to kidnap a "little boy" from a school in Florida. Devontay Shields, of Danville, 35, has been charged with attempted kidnapping in federal court after being taken into custody at the train station, located in the 200 block of [...]

Post Malone will be performing at Wrigley Field on May 22, 2023, with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrel as supporting acts, and tickets go on sale Tuesday Nov. 26.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) A day later, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stood by his decision to let the clock wind down rather than run another play prior to a last-second field goal attempt against Green Bay. The Bears ended a chaotic week in which they fired their offensive coordinator with their fourth straight [...]

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with the stars of the much anticipated movie, "Wicked," Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.