Brother of Pope Leo XIV talks childhood
The brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV shares how he learned the news, and reflects on a childhood memory.
The brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV shares how he learned the news, and reflects on a childhood memory.
Archbishop Hebda 'surprised' American pope was elected
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis spoke Thursday after the new Pope Leo XIV was introduced at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first pope from the United States. He's from Chicago. Hebda said he was "surprised" an American pope was elected, and that he has "great confidence" in Pope Leo.
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis spoke Thursday after the new Pope Leo XIV was introduced at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first pope from the United States. He's from Chicago. Hebda said he was "surprised" an American pope was elected, and that he has "great confidence" in Pope Leo.
New Pope Leo XIV: Bells toll in celebration
Bells tolled in Vatican City for Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected the new pope and will take the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first person from the United States to be named pope. He's from Chicago.
Bells tolled in Vatican City for Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected the new pope and will take the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first person from the United States to be named pope. He's from Chicago.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Chicago native Robert Prevost makes history as new pope
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Apparent lightning strike damages northern Minnesota home
A suspected lightning strike caused significant damage to a house in Cloquet, Minn., on Thursday.
A suspected lightning strike caused significant damage to a house in Cloquet, Minn., on Thursday.
Chicago-Henge lines up perfectly between skyscrapers
Chicagohenge occurs twice a year during the spring and autumn equinoxes when the sun aligns perfectly with Chicago?s street grid.
Chicagohenge occurs twice a year during the spring and autumn equinoxes when the sun aligns perfectly with Chicago?s street grid.
Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge
Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.
Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know
Lollapalooza, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, has announced their 2025 lineup.
Lollapalooza, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, has announced their 2025 lineup.
Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Planes nearly collide at Chicago Midway Airport
A Southwest jet attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private jet. Here's the video, courtesy of Streamtime Live.
A Southwest jet attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private jet. Here's the video, courtesy of Streamtime Live.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
Cook County deputy killed in Turks and Caicos shooting while on vacation, officials say
A Cook County sheriff's deputy was among two people killed in a shooting in Turks and Caicos while on vacation late Saturday, police said.
A Cook County sheriff's deputy was among two people killed in a shooting in Turks and Caicos while on vacation late Saturday, police said.
Southwest pilot of Chicago-bound flight arrested for allegedly being intoxicated
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
Bloomington woman cancer-free after rare surgery
A Bloomington educator who battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for nearly a decade and faced a grim prognosis is now in remission after a first-of-its-kind transplant.
A Bloomington educator who battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for nearly a decade and faced a grim prognosis is now in remission after a first-of-its-kind transplant.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend.
An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend.
DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.