(The Hill) -- More Americans are worried about finding a good job than in previous years, according to a new poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 47 percent of respondents said when it comes to their financial situation, they are not very confident or not at all confident that [...]

Funboy is famous for pool floats, but it's killing Halloween this year!

MONDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloudiness, breezy, scattered showers develop late. Winds: South/West 15-25 mph and gusty. Low: 47. TUESDAY: Some AM sunshine but clouds fill back in by/during the afternoon leading to another chance for scattered showers. Quite windy with some 40 mph gusts. Winds: West 16-36 mph with 40+ gusts. High: 57. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly ...

Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children's Hospital are celebrating their first Halloween with costumes ranging from simple to elaborate, and the public can vote for their favorites on the hospital's Facebook page.

CHICAGO (WGN) Chicago continues to remember beloved "Cheers" star and hometown treasure George Wendt, the late sitcom legend who got his start in comedy at the famous Second City. The theater is hosting a memorial Monday night in honor of Wendt, who died in May at the age of 76. The celebration comes one [...]

Over 200 people attended a town hall at Lake View High School to learn about their rights if they encounter ICE officers, organized by Congressman Mike Quigley and other local leaders.

Hazel Crest District 152 1/2 is facing scrutiny over its spending practices, with nearly $100,000 spent on food and hotel costs between Jan. 2024 and June 2025, including a $7,700 charge at the Bellagio Hotel in Oct. 2024 for board members to attend the Cube Conference.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested [...]

Court proceedings will resume on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Three men from the Chicago suburbs were charged with conspiracy to impersonate peace officers and unlawful possession of ammunition after allegedly wearing tactical gear and carrying airsoft rifles and handguns to political protests last weekend.

For Monday, October 20, WGNs Dina Bair have the latest on new medical information.

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As the federal government shutdown endures for a third week, states have started to issue concerning warnings: Funding for food assistance is about to dry up.

In just minutes, thieves got away with some of France's crown jewels.

CHICAGO ComEd showed off cool agriculture pods Monday which showcase indoor farming inside of shipping containers. The shipping containers are set up with LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems for fresh air and pumps to recirculate water. It's part of a national study to understand how utility companies can plan for indoor agriculture. The four [...]

A good scare is usually welcome around Halloween, but not when it comes to food safety.

Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 91, had suffered cardiopulmonary arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ.

CHICAGO A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) security guard is facing multiple charges related to criminal sexual abuse of a minor. Heather Pancer, 48, is facing two counts of criminal sexual assault with a victim 13-17. She's a school security officer at George Washington High School, according to the school's website. The alleged abuse began [...]

MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) -- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the fatal crash, which involved an aircraft registered to Grammy Award-winning songwriter Brett James. The plane had departed from Nashville and then crashed in Macon County on September 18th, claiming the lives of three people, including James. ...

Over 1,000 flights have been delayed so far on Monday.

Metra Electric service will be impacted on three weekends in late October and early November due to construction work associated with the South Shore Line's expansion plans, Metra said in a news release Monday.

Foods like butter, cheese and red meat could be reemphasized in new dietary guidelines.

LAKE STATION, Ind. A man's death was ruled a homicide after he was found dead in Lake Station early Sunday and a suspect is in custody. Lake Station police were dispatched to the 2600 block of Central Avenue on the report of a man not conscous and not breathing. Officers located Bernard Taylor, 21, [...]

Forget to change your clocks on Sunday? Don't worry, daylight saving time hasn't ended yet.

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with the star and creator of "The Diplomat," Keri Russell and Debora Cahn.