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.

A teen has been charged with attempted murder after he reportedly stabbed two people Thursday morning in Arlington Heights.

Fast food chains are going all-in on fancier drinks, from colorful refreshers to "dirty soda" creations.

The workers' exodus came ahead of a busy summer travel season and global events like the FIFA World Cup.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Friday morning that the remains discovered in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge were positively identified as Nahida Bristy on Thursday, April 30.

I dont know who the favorite is going to be, said race caller Larry Collmus. I guess well find out. Its wide open this year.

Three dozen school districts across the state are under formal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.

Packaging violates federal standards to protect children.

An amusement park in Pennsylvania has earned the top spot in Tripadvisors Best of the Best Travelers Choice Awards.

Multiple drugs used to treat patients in hospital and clinical settings nationwide are being recalled because they did not meet drug standards.

I couldn't believe someone would even think to do that.

Superfans want to get their hands on AMC's "Devil Wears Prada 2" handbag popcorn bucket.

A huge sea lion named "Chonkers" is spending this spring sitting on the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco.

Activists across the country are partaking in May Day rallies organized to push back against policies that they believe are favoring billionaires over families and everyday workers.

The recall applies to Heartwarming Hugs Bears sold between Jan 2026 and March 2026 for $48, following one report of a zipper detaching.

This weekend in the Chicagoland area, enjoy a variety of comedy specials, plays, and musicians, including Katt Williams, Chris D'Elia, Matteo Lane, Pat Tomasulo, "Heartbreak Hotel", "Fault", "Dog Man: The Musical", "The Temptations", "The Four Tops", "They Might Be Giants", "The Head and the Heart", "Caifanes", Scott Patterson, and "New Pornographers".

Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.

Heres a preview of this weekends movie releases.

Investigators say the suspect created around 800 fake orders, then refunded the money to himself.

Chicago White Sox (14-17, third in the AL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-11, second in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 8:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (1-1, 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Padres: German Marquez (3-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Padres -147, White Sox +123; over/under [...]

The school is secure, and we are currently investigating," a spokesperson for the Tacoma police said.