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.
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.
Apparent lightning strike damages northern Minnesota home
A suspected lightning strike caused significant damage to a house in Cloquet, Minn., on Thursday.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison time for 2022 shooting
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
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.
San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla
A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'He had so much life': 6-year-old boy killed after running onto I-280 in San Jose
King Holguin, 6, of San Jose would have turned seven in two weeks. His mother explained what happened.
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.
Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
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.