Medical Watch Digest For March DEA Warns of fake Xanax There is a warning out about a drug circulating on the streets of Chicago. Seventy-eight people have died in Cook County by taking a drug the DEA is now labeling as an emergency. Bromazolam is a synthetic drug used to make counterfeit Xanax. The U.S. [...]

On Tuesday night, Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall.

The federal reserve left interest rates unchanged, as Chairman Jerome Powell warns of an energy shock following the U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran.

With the price of everthing seemingly still climbing, it can feel rare to find something that hasn't seen a price hike. That includes a staple at your local Costco.

CHICAGO (WGN) Neighbors say they are heartbroken after thieves stole from a community center on Chicago's South Side. For Tamar Manasseh, she said, she just can't wrap her head around the thought that someone would want to break into their beloved Block Academy. "Doors got kicked, so now they don't close all the way [...]

Amazonsaid Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies and electronics.

"Justremember you are always in charge of advocating for yourself," Kenny Slack said.

CHICAGO (WGN) A Chicagoland native and former Chicago Bear is making his return to the team after a pair of signings announced on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears announced they have signed linebacker Jack Sanborn and defensive lineman James Lynch to 1-year deals on Wednesday. Sanborn, who was born and raised in northwest suburban Lake [...]

Under a "financial crisis," USPS is contemplating increasing the price of a first-class stamp, Postmaster General David Steiner said.

Police are asking for help from anyone with information about the whereabouts of 24-year-old Bryan Vega, who has cognitive disabilities and was last seen near his home in Hinsdale on Sunday.

When public officials alert ISP of potential threats (calls, emails, in-person, or online postings), ISP implements its Inappropriate Contact and Communication protocol to assess the communication, investigate confirmed threats and those meeting a criminal threshold, and offer a security assessment to the subject of the threat.

Officials previously warned some refunds could be temporarily frozen.

The 12-year-old died after a fight at a school bus stop earlier this month.

A streaking fireball that detonated with the force of 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows in Northeast Ohio this week has some search for small, extraterrestrial fragments.

Chicago's City Council is considering a measure to freeze the subminimum wage for tipped workers at 24 percent, which would provide stability for the restaurant industry but could take raises away from workers who are counting on the extra money.

An Aurora man has been arrested and charged with 10 total felony counts of possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor, the Aurora Police Department announced Wednesday.

A person was taken into custody after a police chase on I-94 in the north suburbs for a hit-and-run of a police squad car in Bensenville, with no injuries reported.

Crain's Chicago Business reports that White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia's private equity firm, Chicago-based Shore Capital, is close to a deal to purchase a 47-acre rail yard from Amtrak, the 14th Street Coach Yard, that's near the southwest corner of the Loop and across the river from the 62-acre development site known as "The 78."

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), President Trumps pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), says that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should be restructured, not eliminated and that he would revoke current Secretary Kristi Noems controversial policy of personally reviewing major expenditures. Mullin's comments came during his ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Civil rights leader and activist Dolores Huerta said in a statement Wednesday Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her and fathered two of her children. The icon and life-long Kern County resident dropped the bombshell the same day the New York Times published results of a year-long investigation into allegations of sexual abuse ...

Israel kept up its campaign oftargeting Irans leaderson Wednesday, killing the countrys intelligence minister, and an Iranian offshore natural gas field was struck in a sign ofthe wars mounting pressure from both sides -- on the regions economic lifeblood.

The product will be available in two flavors: original and white cheddar.

To help birds migrate safely, the City of Chicago is once again encouraging the owners and managers of tall buildings to turn off or dim decorative lighting on upper stories as part of the Lights Out Chicago program.

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) confronted Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) about his past comments calling him a snake, saying tell it to my face. Paul said Mullin has anger issues and said the public must be wondering whether the nominee has the temperament to lead the Department of Homeland [...]

The zoo intends to pursue all available legal action.