The shovels are out in Portage after thousands of residents woke up Saturday morning to lake effect snow.

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce brought hundreds of people back to the Broadway Armory to buy fresh produce, baked goods and a variety of handmade products from around Chicago.

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Clouds scatter, quite cold. Single digits inland. Winds: Northwest/west 5-10 mph. Low: 11. SUNDAY:February opens with partly sunny skies and a more moderate brand of wintry chill. Clouds increase Sunday night bringing the next chance for snow as a Clipper system approached from the northwest. High: 27. Extended outlook calls for more [...]

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) Florida deputies responded to an unusual call after a deer crashed into a family home through a living room window, ending up in the kitchen, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post on Friday. The sheriff's office posted video of the incident as deputies attempted to guide [...]

The school, based in College Station, Texas, has been a hotspot in the political debate over gender and sexuality.

Two teens were injured after being shot during an argument Saturday afternoon on a CTA bus.

"I could slide down this thing like a penguin."

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) A woman from Central Asia is accused of pretending to be a doctor on social media and performing a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery on a woman who then developed a severe, life-threatening infection. The suspect, Nargiza Shukurova, 39, of Uzbekistan, allegedly performed a BBL that almost killed a victim, the [...]

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery admonished the administrations removal of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, saying the pair seek nothing but the modicum of due process and the rule of law.

Minnesota argues that "Operation Metro Surge" forces it to divert police resources and pressures the state to drop its sanctuary city policies.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) Florida deputies responded to an unusual call after a deer crashed into a family home through a living room window, ending up in the kitchen, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post on Friday. The sheriff's office posted video of the incident as deputies attempted to guide [...]

CHICAGO Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing Chicago police to document and investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents. On Saturday, Johnson signed EO 2026-01, also known as the "ICE On Notice" executive order, which also directs local law enforcement to refer evidence of felony violations by federal agents ...

A children's museum in suburban Glenview is dedicated to using play as a foundation for learning. Kohl Children's Museum, located in the 2100 block of Patriot Boulevard, offers children and families a hands-on learning laboratory. Visit the Kohl Children's Museum website for more information or to plan a visit.

CHICAGO Saturdays PAWS Pets of the Week is Cascabel, an energetic and loving two-year-old pup. Cascabel loves belly rubs and spending time chewing on bones. Think Cascabel could be the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS Chicagos Lincoln Park Adoption Center to find out how you can bring her home today.

CHICAGO (WGN) WGNs Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to manage household pests soil fungus and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.

We must double down on research to pinpoint what is driving this tsunami of cancer in generations born since 1950," the study's lead author said.

One state has seen the typical household income jump nearly 80% while another has watched it decline.

A new study from MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rank every state's road quality and find which has the roughest roads of them all.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. Grady Demond Wilson, an actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died at age 79, according to reports. According to TMZ and BET, Wilson was pronounced dead on Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California. Wilson died from complications related [...]

It's a modern interpretation of the vintage landline phone that was usually mounted on a kitchen wall in the 80s.

CHICAGO Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of injuring another man in a shooting on the city's Southwest Side on Thursday morning. According to the Chicago police, 23-year-old Jose Montilla-Carren has been charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery with the discharge [...]

A variety show thats still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece.

WASHINGTON (AP) The partial government shutdown that started Saturday is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because the shutdown may not last long. The House will try to pass funding legislation quickly when lawmakers return Monday, and that would end the shutdown. Congress already has passed half this years funding bills, ...

NASHVILLE (AP) A powerful storm bore down on the East Coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning of howling winds, flooding and heavy snow, including in some Southeast coastal communities more accustomed to hurricanes than blizzards. Temperatures plummeted even as tens of thousands of homes and businesses remained without power. In Myrtle Beach, South ...