SharkNinja has received 106 reports of burn injuries in the U.S. including more than 50 reports of second or third-degree burns to the face or body.

Jill Sobule, the award-winningsinger-songwriterwhose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song I Kissed a Girl, died in a house fire Thursday.

A 14-year-old boy shot a 33-year-old man during a domestic disturbance on Chicago's South Side, the man is currently in critical condition.

University of Chicago behavioral economist Jens Ludwig says social intervention is an important factor in reducing violence in the short term.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (WGN) An investigation is underway after an employee at a southwest suburban middle school was allegedly found to be inappropriately communicating with a teen boy. According to officials from the Village of Bolingbrook, officers first learned about the allegations on Tuesday, April 8, after receiving information about a staff member at ...

CHICAGO Police in Chicago are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl. Jamie Ponce is described as 56 and 105 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She has a tattoo on her upper left forearm. She was last seen on Wednesday, April 23, and is missing from the 5600 block of West Newport Avenue [...]

Andrew Vaughn, the first baseman for the Chicago White Sox, is the second-most unlucky hitter in baseball, according to numbers from rotowire.com, who used BaseballSavant.com to determine the most unlucky hitters in the MLB.

April had the highest number of job cuts since April 2020.

"Luigi the Musical" will debut with five-sold out shows in June.

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly the favorite to join Chicago Fire FC this summer, with the club holding priority to negotiate with the star midfielder, who has expressed a preference for the MLS over playing in Saudi Arabia or staying in the Premier League next season.

Artist Jenny Jing Zhang uses watercolor paint, colored pencils, and a fountain pen to document the daily drama of construction and commotion on State Street, capturing the essence of the city through her sketches.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WGN) The owner of a northwest Indiana vehicle repair shop is facing a felony charge after he allegedly charged a fire department more than $40,000 for unneeded repairs on a fire truck that he never completed. According to Indiana State Police, it all started in March of 2024, when members of the [...]

Nine law enforcement officers and three K9s were honored in a ceremony for their deaths in the line of duty in Illinois in 2024, with Governor JB Pritzker stating that the fallen officers will always be remembered for their acts of kindness and bravery.

After scattered showers tonight, Friday will offer another day of cloudiness.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WGN) The owner of a northwest Indiana vehicle repair shop is facing a felony charge after he allegedly charged a fire department more than $50,000 for unneeded repairs on a fire truck that he never completed. According to Indiana State Police, it all started in March of 2024, when members of the [...]

CHICAGO (AP) Miguel Vargas hit a three-run home run, Luis Robert Jr. had four RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0 on Thursday. Sean Burke (2-4) gave up two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings for his first win since the season opener. Mike Vasil, Brandon Eisert and [...]

A Wisconsin man is facing several charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a young girl and chained her up in his basement, leaving her to drink water off the floor.

A group in the county court system on Thursday graduated from a program that helps them atone for past issues with the law without putting them behind bars.

It was a collective celebration of a young girl's triumphwith aperfect ending for the girl who lived the story worth singing.

Asthma causes difficulty breathing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

CHICAGO (WGN) Authorities in Chicago are asking for help in the search for a person who used Molotov cocktails to set fire to two cannabis dispensaries on the North and Northwest sides in recent weeks. According to Chicago police, during each of the two incidents, which unfolded in the early morning hours, an individual [...]

For years Texas farmers have complained they're not getting enough water from Mexico. The U.S. and Mexico signed a deal in 1944 to share water. Farmers say it's affected the prices you pay for everything from citrus to corn and winter vegetables.

My Pi Pizza, a popular deep-dish pizza restaurant in Chicago, is closing its doors after 54 years in business. The Bucktown location, which has been in operation for 25 years, will be closing in late June, and the restaurant will continue to accept nationwide shipping orders until June 22.

OAK PARK, Ill. (WGN) A suburban Chicago man will spend five years in prison and pay more than $15,000 in restitution for stalking and harassing a victim he met on a dating app. 34-year-old Kevin Cruz, an Oak Park resident who pleaded guilty to a federal cyberstalking charge in 2024, has been sentenced to [...]

House lawmakers Thursday passed a bill to remove federal protections for a fish that has become a flashpoint in the debate over California's water resources.