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Illinois lawmakers pass ‘Karina's Bill,' legislation aiming to further protect domestic violence survivors
A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers Tuesday aims to offer more protection for victims of domestic abuse by requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people who have an order of... -
Shabbona Lake State Park to be transferred to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Nearly one year after the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation became the first federally recognized Native American nation in Illinois, the state will transfer ownership of Shabbona Lake State Park to the ... -
When is Hoda Kotb's last day on TODAY? Here's what to know
Hoda Kotb, longtime TODAY co-anchor, will soon be appearing on the show for her final time after announcing last year on live television that she was planning to step down from her role.
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Illinois health officials offer tips to avoid respiratory viruses as cases rise
With holiday gatherings in the rearview mirror and cold weather here to stay for quite a bit longer, many Illinois residents are finding themselves sick with respiratory illnesses as cases rise across...
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Driver dies after crash involving IDOT snowplow, train in Iroquois County
A driver with the Illinois Department of Transportation has died after their snowplow was involved in a collision with a train on Monday morning.
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Yes, the Constitution has a specific time, date the new president takes office
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House later this month, but some Americans may not know that there is a precise moment when that transition of power takes place.
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World War II marine laid to rest in Illinois 82 years after death
Surviving family members gathered at Queen of Heaven Catholic Mausoleum in Hillside to lay to rest Marine Corps Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck.
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Sons of drug lord ‘El Chapo' negotiating plea deal with federal prosecutors
The sons of convicted drug lord “El Chapo” could be one step closer to reaching a plea deal with the federal government.
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2025 Chicago Boat Show to begin Wednesday at new location
With 2025 freshly underway, those longing for more pleasant weather can get a sneak peek at what’s ahead at the annual Chicago Boat Show, which is operating at a new location this year.
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Crystal Lake dog returns home with help of thermal drone technology
A family in Crystal Lake is breathing sighs of relief after their beloved dog, Charlie, was found Sunday.
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Art Institute of Chicago offering free weekday admission for Illinois residents on select days. Here's when
One of downtown Chicago’s hallmark attractions is offering free admission to Illinois residents in the upcoming weeks as part of a “Winter Weekdays” offering.
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Portillo's to open new, non-traditional restaurant in the Chicago suburbs
This one isn’t your typical Portillo’s dine-in eatery.
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CHICAGO FORECAST: Mainly Cloudy and Cold
Wind chills drop into the single digits overnight
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JetBlue releases statement after 2 bodies found in plane's landing gear at Fort Lauderdale airport
JetBlue has released a statement after two men were found dead inside the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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$100M Verizon settlement payments go out, but in amounts much less than expected
Some Verizon customers were hoping to get as much as $100 as part of a 2024 $100 million class-action settlement. But many payments were nowhere near that total.
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Chicago traffic: Delays expected after fatal crash on Edens Expressway in suburbs
One person was killed and traffic was backed up for miles due to a crash on the Edens Expressway in Chicago’s north suburbs during the busy Tuesday morning rush hour commute, Illinois State Police said.
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Chicago Theatre Week: Discounted tickets to more than 100 shows go on sale
Attention theater lovers: Your chance to get affordable tickets to more than 100 Chicago shows begins Tuesday.
