American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Best time to see fall colors in the Midwest: Maps
Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.
Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Partial solar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Wednesday
A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.
A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.
Health alert issued for Red's frozen steak burritos due to allergen risk
The products were shipped to Costco distribution locations in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
The products were shipped to Costco distribution locations in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
Severed arm with Green Bay Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake belonged to Plainfield man, police say
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Tornadoes in Illinois, Indiana leave extensive damage
Extensive storm damage has been reported after multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana.
Extensive storm damage has been reported after multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Sonya Massey murder trial: Former Illinois deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.