We're just days away from Election Day and every Chicago voter is being asked to weigh in on taxes, public safety and festival spaces.

Dozens of family-friendly Halloween celebrations will be held across Chicagoland throughout the weekend.

Four Chicago men have been charged after they allegedly broke into an Addison cafe and stole more than $13,000 from gaming machines.

CHICAGO (WGN) Chicago streets can be challenging and potentially dangerousif not deadlyamid the daily hustle and bustle. That's why Kyle Lucas,a bicycle advocate and executive director of Better Streets Chicago, strongly supports expanding the Smart Streets program citywide. "The city of Chicago has made a lot of progress, but we have a long way [...]

Healthcare costs could rise for insured Americans as states prepare to enforce new Medicaid restrictions in January under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Christa Pike said Friday she remains in constant pain, struggles to speak and has been largely isolated in a prison hospital after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee last month. In her first public statement since, Pike said she's deeply hurt by the incompetence that has put so many people in this terrible position. I [...]

Sleep expert weighs in, as the never-ending debate on keeping daylight saving time permanent continues.

Your phone number is more valuable than you might think. It doesnt just let people call or text you. It can also be the key to getting into your bank accounts, email and other important services.

The R22 is a two-seat aircraft and the H125 can carry up to six passengers, depending on the configuration.

See this weeks new movie releases in the video player above. Music rights prohibit us from posting the Weekender. CHICAGO Check out this weeks The Weekender for the latest comedy specials, plays, and musicians coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. On stage, enjoy the Nancy Drewstyle murder mystery Dead Girls Quinceaera, where three best [...]

A 19-year-old man identified as a white supremacist appeared in court Friday where a judge ordered him held until his November 9 pretrial indictment following an alleged attempt to attack a Hindu temple in Aurora.

CHICAGO Concerns remain high for pregnant women on the Far South Side as Roseland Community Hospitals labor and delivery unit prepares to shut down. From the patients to the doctors, nurses and techs, the closure is a devastating hit to the hospital community and neighborhood. "The biggest question now with this maternity care desert [...]

The recalled coffee makers were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart, and coffee and home goods stores from 1974 through October 2026.

Thousands of space heaters are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of units catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Justice Department (DOJ) issued dozens of subpoenas in connection with the ballot stacking allegations against Alaskas Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola.

The Do Not Disturb sign might not help you much at these properties.

A month after Tennessee failed to execute the only woman on death row, Christa Pike has released a statement through her attorneys.

Heres a preview of this weekends movie releases.

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.

CHICAGO A teen boy is facing a slew of felony charges in connection with an early-morning armed robbery spree that occurred back in August. According to Chicago police, the 15-year-old boy, who has not been identified due to his age, has been charged with eight felony counts of armed robbery and one felony count [...]

False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away.

Ground cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states just as holiday baking gets underway.

If you're a fan of Halloween displays and animatronics, Apache Halloween is like taking a trip back through time. Deven DeNava has been setting up a home display for the last 10 years in Woodridge, Illinois. The setup is a little different every year, but one thing remains the same - the dedication to theming [...]

CHICAGO An investigation is underway after an alleged home intruder was shot on the city's Southwest Side on Thursday night. Chicago police said the shooting occurred at around 7:20 p.m. inside a home located in the 6900 block of South Oakley Avenue in Chicago Lawn. According to police, the shooting unfolded after a 52-year-old [...]

CHICAGO Authorities are searching for answers on Friday morning after a victim was found dead following a vehicle fire on the city's Far South Side overnight. According to police, officers and fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 10800 block of South Eggleston Avenue, in Roseland, at around 12:15 [...]