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A slew of holiday events are coming to a popular Chicago-area mall, starting with a Christmas tree lighting and an appearance by Santa Claus himself this weekend.

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday sent shockwaves across multiple countries, vowing sweeping new tariffs as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

The biggest shopping day of 2024 is nearly here, with Chicago-area malls expecting large crowds and increased traffic around the unofficial holiday.

The Chicago Bears reached a new chapter in their stadium saga this week, but does that mean the team is reconsidering a move to Arlington Heights?

Illinois has plans for a new tollway that would connect drivers to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport in a new way, but where is it?

A “thorough” investigation was underway, with police calling the incident a “tragic loss of life.’

A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head while driving in the city’s Gage Park neighborhood, leading him to crash into a building, Chicago police said.

All aboard! The iconic Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its first stop in Illinois Tuesday as part of its tour across the U.S.

A chill is in the air just in time for Thanksgiving in the Chicago area, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with wind chills in the teens and cold weather expected as the week goes on.

Just as sure as the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed this week, with Thanksgiving 2024 expected to be one of the “busiest travel periods on record,” the Transportation Security Administration said.

Krispy Kreme will soon bid adieu to its Thanksgiving Pies Collection and say hello to a brand new donut assortment, one that’s fitting for the Christmas season.

The Chicago Bears issued a statement Monday after reaching a tentative agreement with the village of Arlington Heights and local school districts in a longstanding property tax dispute.

The Blue Man Group announced that performances are closing in Chicago and New York City, where the group first launched in 1991.

Multiple cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported at a Chicago high school, officials say.