Chicago's Shedd Aquarium released new necropsy findings showing two rescued beluga whales suffered from longstanding nutritional deficiencies and organ damage before their deaths this fall.

Welcome, Jeffery Simmons. But, what should we expect from him? Devan Kaney shares her Bear Necessities on what to expect from the star DT in Game 1 with the Bears.

A routine car wash ended with a collision, about $4,000 in damage and a dispute over responsibility, according to a customer who insists she did nothing wrong.

Chicago City Council voted 44-6 to direct $75 million from the city's parking meter deal toward pension debt, raising concerns about a potential gap in Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2027 budget.

Chicago voters will make history when they elect a school board president. Political reporter Brandon Pope sits down one-on-one with candidate Victor Henderson about his vision for CPS.

A Chicago man faces a felony gun charge after Cook County sheriff's deputies discovered a loaded, stolen firearm at the foot of his bed while enforcing a court-ordered eviction.

Nine people died after a horrific jet crash in Florida. U.S. Navy Top Gun Adversary F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Pilot, Matthew Buckley, shares more on this story.

Rep. Chuy García’s sudden exit sparked a fierce four-way contest to replace him in Illinois' 4th District. Democrat Patty Garcia, independent Chris Getty, Republican Lupe Castillo, and Working Class ...

The Bears are traveling to Seattle to take on the defending Super Bowl champions. Follow along with us here for live scores and updates from the game.

A Chicago woman allegedly drove drunk for miles in the wrong direction on Interstate 65 in Indiana before trying to kiss the trooper who arrested her, authorities said.

One of Illinois' biggest races to watch is the battle for U.S. Senate, where Democrat Juliana Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy to succeed longtime political fixture Dick Durbin.

For the first time ever, voters are deciding all 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education. The spotlight is on the citywide presidential race, where Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor ...