NIU is leading a research study to advance hail forecasting, with a fleet of 100 scientists chasing hailstorms to gather data and develop better models to predict hail damage, with the goal of reducing economic impact.

Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

The challenges to Tiffany Henyard's control in the South Suburbs are escalating yet again.

Thrill-seekers at Southern California amusement park Knott's Berry Farm were unexpectedly stuck on one of the theme park's rides for over two hours Monday afternoon.

CHICAGO (WGN) An all-star for the Chicago Bulls in the 1970's, franchise great Bob Love has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer, the team announced Monday. Love played from 1968 to 1976 with the Chicago Bulls and was affectionately nicknamed "Butterbean" for his kind demeanor. The 6-foot-8-inch tall [...]

In its 175 years, Holy Name as both a parish and as a cathedral has become a symbol of Chicagos soul, a place to reconcile the citys turbulent history, to rejoice in its resilience, to pray, and to protest.

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a deal with veteran outfielder Austin Slater, who will provide roster depth and familiarity with new director of hitting Ryan Fuller.

Fallen Ofc. Enrique Martinez aspired to one day be on the tactical team.

Famed rapper NBA YoungBoy entered a plea deal with Utah prosecutors over his involvement in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring.

Officials who were involved in negotiating and implementing the reforms laid out in the police department's 2019 consent decree have expressed unease about the impact the mayor's budget proposal will have on compliance.

The Chicago Bears have lost three games in a row despite having a positive turnover margin, and need a head coach who can galvanize his roster to eat a punch early and rise to the occasion when the game is on the line.

For nearly fifty years, Haymarket Center has helped thousands of individuals recover from substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Medical Watch Digest for Nov 18 Carrots recalled due to e. Coli Outbreak Organic carrots are being recalled nationwide, due to a deadly e-coli outbreak. The whole bagged and baby carrots were supplied by Grimmway farms, one of the world's largest producers of carrots. But, they were sold under multiple brand names. The CDC says [...]

Paul Teal, an actor known for his roles in "One Tree Hill" and "Deep Water," has died, his loved ones and costars said on social media.

Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially in northern states and the Midwest, which would hike up gas and electricity bills.

Defendant terrorized innocent bank tellers and customers, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Thomas P. Peabody and Paige A. Nutini argued to the Court at sentencing.

Spirit airlines announced it filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The airline says it has lost billions of dollars since the pandemic.

We're not expecting accumulation, so there's no need to grab the boots and shovels just yet. But conditions may be right on Wednesday for the first flakes to fall.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to improve future rollouts of the federal student aid form known as the FAFSA.

The U.S. has officially authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied missiles to strike inside Russian territory for the first time.

Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found.

As the holidays approach, so does hiring season for companies nationwide.

About one in five Americans say they get their news from social media influencers, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.

Terrence Bender, 32, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

A 1966 wedding record is finally making its way back home after accidentally being donated to an Austin, Texas, thrift store.