Pope Leo XIV got into the Christmas spirit Monday by taking part in a very Roman papal tradition: praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps on the Dec. 8 feast day that kicks off the Christmas season.

A CCL holder shot a 17-year-old who was allegedly trying to steal a car on Monday, Chicago police said.

Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.

Japan's Meteorological Agency said a powerful earthquake hit off the Japanese northern coast Monday, triggering a tsunami alert.

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

The magnetic cubes were sold nationwide at Michael's stores, on Crayola's website, and on Amazon.

A woman was shot to death in a "domestic disturbance" on Monday, Chicago police said.

Nominations to the 83rd Golden Globes will be announced this morning. Expect to hear these movies called out more than once: "Sinners," "Wicked: For Good" and "One Battle After Another."

Tenants of a South Shore apartment building say they need more time and help with finding a new place to live.

Every year, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe draws tens of thousands of pilgrims to Des Plaines.

One woman was killed and another injured on a crash in Logan Square Monday morning, Chicago police said.

Over the weekend, the court authorized an additional release of evidence, including a piece of paper with a to-do list, which prosecutors say was linked to the CEO murder.

The CTA is looking for feedback on plans to upgrade bus service on five major Chicago corridors.

Here's a quick tip on holiday job scams.

A suspect has now been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting and killing a 68-year-old man before dismembering him and setting a house on fire earlier this year on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee said Sunday that surveillance video of U.S. military strikes targeting an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Sept. 2 would contradict how Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other Republicans have described it.

First responders, military personnel, law enforcement and volunteers run the intense, real-world drills to help children respond and build muscle memory if they find themselves in active shooter, kidnapping and bullying scenarios.

Hundreds of Jeeps were decked out in festive decorations for the annual Jeeps on the Run event Sunday in Fox Lake, donating toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

As you continue your holiday gift shopping, remember to keep local stores in mind. Shopping local is a gift in itself, one that fuels small businesses that rely on your support.

A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state's chief minister said Sunday.

Mass from Holy Name Cathedral airs on ABC7 and streams on ABC7Chicago.com at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.

On Saturday, the court authorized an additional release of evidence, including a piece of paper with a to-do list, which prosecutors say was linked to the CEO murder.

The Bears have won five straight and own the NFC's best record.

A Chicago police officer was involved in a South Side shooting early Sunday morning, officials said.

Snow is continuing to fall in the Chicago area on Sunday morning, making roads slick.