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.

No thanksgiving table can truly be complete with a delicious loaf of bread. That's why Publican Quality Bread offers breads, sandwiches, and sweet and savory treats that are tastier and better for you! Greg Wade joins us with more. PQB West Town: 1759 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 PQB Oak Park: 211 Harrison St, [...]

EVANSTON, Ill. Northwestern University and the family that's supported the majority of the funding and planning for the new Ryan Field are billing it as a "sports and entertainment venue set to become a landmark for college football and Chicago." Now, the public can get its first look. Northwestern and the Ryan family on [...]

SantaPhoneCalls.com offers personalized calls from Santa Claus for $9.95, $14.95, or $19.95, allowing children to chat with Mr. Claus and receive a recording of their conversation.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. A woman is facing hate crime charges after an incident Saturday at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. Alexandra Szustakiewicz, 64, of Darien, was charged with two felony hate crime charges and disorderly conduct after police responded to a disturbance Saturday at Panera Bread, located in the 7300 block of Lemont [...]

CHICAGO A man was critically wounded during a shooting in North Center Monday morning. Officers responded just before 9 a.m. to the 2000 block of West Berteau on the report of a person shot. According to police, a man, 74, exited his vehicle when two unknown suspects fired in his direction. He sustained two [...]

WGN-TV's Bozo Circus remains one of the most iconic children's television programs of all-time. For 40 years, it was must-see TV for kids around Chicago, and also around the country on the old WGN Superstation. From 1984 until 2001, the man behind the wig and giant shoes was Joey D'Auria. He joined WGN Morning News [...]

A new documentary on Disney+ offers a fascinating and insightful look at the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, known for Jaws, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, E.T. and more! From his early days as a jazz pianist to his 54 Oscar nominations and five [...]

HAMMOND, Ind. An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday in Hammond. Authorities were dispatched to the area of 174th and Columbia Sunday afternoon on the report of a person shot. Jakayo Clark, 18, of Hammond, was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 17-year-old [...]

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with actors Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey on the much anticipated movie, "Wicked: Part One."

Metra service has been halted Monday morning on the Milwaukee District North line after a pedestrian was struck by a train, according to the Metra website. Inbound trains will be halted near Grayslake and outbound trains will be halted near Glenview, according to Metra. Extensive delays are anticipated. No other details are immediately available. Visit [...]

Beyoncis coming to your home on Christmas provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.

PALATINE, Ill. The Palatine Police Department is seeking help one year after a Chinese immigrant was shot and killed on a front porch. Authorities responded to reports of a person down on the 800 block of South Plum Grove Road at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Officers located Jun Zhang, 30, suffering [...]

A proposed $15 million settlement is awaiting court approval.

BARRINGTON, Ill. A 42-year-old woman was shot and killed in north suburban Barrington on Sunday evening. Police say officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Russell Street, at The Arbors apartment complex, just after 5:30 p.m. on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, police say they found the woman [...]

An Ironman is a test of endurance featuring a 2.4-mile swim, a 26.2-mile marathon run, and a 112-mile bike ride.

The biggest U.S. budget airline has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020.