Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his proposed 2027 budget to West Side residents, one week after unveiling the $17 billion spending plan.

Police say a man from Atlanta was high on cocaine, fentanyl and alcohol when he slammed a rental truck into three cars stopped at a red light this week in the Chicago area, killing a 74-year-old man.

An Adler Planetarium astronomer, Dr. Mike Zevin, joined ABC7 Chicago to share spooky space trivia ahead of Halloween.

A grand jury has formally indicted a mother on charges related to the death of her 3-year-old son in Chicago, according to statements made in criminal court. Prosecutors told a judge they are seeking a DNA sample from the suspect.

Two helicopters collided Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said.

Two Transportation Security Administration officers discovered a dangerous bladed item that came straight out of an X-Men comic inside a carry-on bag during a security check at an airport.

Cook County commissioners raised concerns over overtime spending at the county jail and a request from State's Attorney Eileen Burke for additional staff during budget hearings on next year's county budget.

DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California as part of its investigation into the states voter rolls, multiple sources told ABC News.

A Long Island woman who survived a stroke reunited with the doctors who treated her with a lifesaving brain-clot removal procedure and thanked them for helping save her life.

As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.

With a few days remaining until the election, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey, are making their closing case to voters, focusing on affordability as they campaigned in Chicago and the suburbs.

Candidates are making their final appeals to voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm election, with Melissa Bean and Jennifer Davis offering contrasting backgrounds and approaches in the race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District seat.

An Illinois Lotto player has won $7.4 million after buying a ticket at a Southwest Side gas station, the Illinois Lottery said.

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday it is proposing a new rule that will update the nutrient requirements for infant formula.

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

A report of a shooting at a north suburban high school spurred a lockdown Thursday, officials said.

Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series title.

Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.

A top general at the Pentagon was suddenly removed from his senior post this week for allegedly leaking classified information, according to a senior Pentagon official.

A former west suburban school board president indicted in a kickback scheme case allegedly directed $1.3 million to a company owned by her boyfriend, which she was the CFO of, while purchasing air purifiers, federal prosecutors say.

Who won the 2026 Israel election? Partial results indicate a possible deadlock, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is alleging fraud.

As daylight saving time ends early Sunday, several senators are holding up legislation to end the longtime U.S. practice.

The lawsuit claims Wagmor Pets pretended to save animals while actually buying from dog breeders and puppy mills and then selling them as rescue pets.

The chilling video shows as the man starts chasing after 24-year-old woman in a parking garage in Hawaii.

Football season is underway, and Bub City in Chicago's River North neighborhood is looking to be your go-to place for game day.