(NEXSTAR) - No matter where you live in the United States, you'd like to know that your children are getting the best education possible. Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on education than others and invest significantly more money in their systems. But does it equal better grades for students? The National Education [...]

CHICAGO Alexandria Wills is a local shoemaker and fashion designer, crafting shoes for clients out of her Pilsen storefront. Wills also hosts shoe-making workshops for those interested in learning the art of shoemaking. Visit Wills' website for more information.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 [...]

CHICAGO As the city mourns the loss of a fallen CPD officer, thousands came together on Saturday morning to support fallen officers' families in this year's Run to Remember. With flags and pictures of fallen police officers, people gathered near Soldier Field Saturday morning for the 22nd annual Run to Remember 5k run/walk. The [...]

Contestants today can score the same amount - or more - with one question.

CHICAGO Saturdays PAWS Pet of the Week is Waggins, a curious and loving 5-month-old male pup. Waggins is affectionate and has lots of energy, so he would do well with a patient owner who can take the time to train him. Waggins, who is believed to be part chihuahua, loves other dogs and is treat-motivated. [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) WGNs Plant Daddy Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including some alternatives to "no mow May," how to track hummingbird migration and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.

Lufthansa said the airline is working to get the Oscar statuette back to Talankin.

Chicago White Sox (15-17, third in the AL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-12, second in the NL West) San Diego; Saturday, 7:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (1-2, 3.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Padres: Michael King (3-1, 2.41 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 34 strikeouts) LINE: Padres -200, White Sox +165; over/under [...]

Arizona Diamondbacks (16-15, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-12, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (2-2, 3.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -168, Diamondbacks +142; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM [...]

CHICAGO Police are searching for answers on Saturday morning after a man was killed and another was injured in a shooting on the South Side overnight. Chicago police say the deadly shooting occurred just before 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of West 43rd Street, in Bronzeville. Officers said the victims, a 58-year-old man [...]

Patterson was arrested following the shooting and charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 [...]

CHICAGO Police are searching for a driver who fatally struck a man with a car following an argument on the Southwest Side overnight. According to police, the incident unfolded around 2:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of South Western Avenue, in Gage Park. The officer said the victim, a 65-year-old man, was standing on [...]

Cuban said the shift is already underway, driven by companies weighing the cost and productivity of AI systems against human labor.

The Palatine Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old boy.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is recovering from a medical procedure he had on Friday and will put a pause on public events next week.

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday's unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in person and [...]

Late season Canadian sourced high pressure is in firm control of the metro area leading to an unseasonably chilly start to the day.

A hunter was shot during the opening weekend of the limited-entry turkey season after another hunter mistook their decoys for a turkey.

A $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma and its owners took effect Friday. Both Missouri and Illinois are set to receive a share of settlement funds.

The suspect is due in court on Saturday.

WAUCONDA, Ill. (WGN) - Residents along the Fox and Des Plaines rivers finally have an opportunity to get some much needed help after floodwaters ravaged the area. Back in April, Wauconda and communities across Lake and McHenry counties were hit hard by severe weather. Streets and yards were swallowed by flooding and homes and buildings [...]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of prescriptions to Mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in person at [...]

A death investigation is ongoing.