Theres theOscarsyou see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you. It can also be a time to run to the famed lobby bar and really be out of sight.

A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hidenearly 200 decomposing bodiesin a building was sentenced Monday to 18 years on a federal fraud charge, nearly the maximum allowed under the law.

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A Chicago firefighter was seriously injured while battling a fire in the Rogers Park neighborhood on Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) Chaotic weather coast to coast in the U.S. from surprising heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. put more than half the American public in the path of extreme conditions Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 3,000 flights nationwide Monday, and [...]

Heavy rain caused major flooding in Dolton, Illinois, resulting in flooded streets, basements, and overflowing toilets, as well as uprooted trees and infrastructure issues.

CHICAGO A Taft High School staff member was removed from the Northwest Side school after alleged inapproriate behavior with students. According to a note shared by the principal, the staff member has been removed and an investigation was initiated by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The staff member could still return to [...]

The WGN Morning News team shares how they spent their weekend! Note: Music and sports rights prohibit us from posting the entire 9 at 9 today.

Two new bills in Congress could give Americans "tariff rebates."

Jayden Wallace, the teenager who was formerly accused of vehicular homicide in the death of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes, has thanked Hughes widow for her compassion in the days following the tragic accident.

A black bear unexpectedly wandered into the background of a live KTLA report Sunday morning as crews covered an earlier bear encounter.

WILL COUNTY, Ill. Two people are injured following a crash Monday morning in Will County. Just after 6:51 a.m., Illinois State Police were dispatched to US 52, at Baker Road, on the report of a head-on crash between two vehicles. Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with injuries after the head-on crash. Route [...]

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. A husband and wife were stabbed in Merrillville early Sunday morning and the man died. A suspect is in custody. At around 2 a.m., police were dispatched to a 911 call in the 7400 block of Hendricks Street after a woman stated her husband and herself were being stabbed. As officers arrived [...]

CHICAGO A man was shot while driving in Humboldt Park Sunday night. Just before 9:45 p.m. a man, 24, was driving in the 1500 block of North Karlov. According to police, a male suspect, who was standing near a curb, shot the man. The man was transported to Masonic in critical condition. No one [...]

CHICAGO A man was shot while driving Sunday afternoon in Lincoln Park. Just after 12:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of West Fullerton, a man, 40, was driving when he was shot in the neck by an unknown suspect. The man was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. No one is in custody. [...]

Dubai was forced to temporarily close its airport after an Iranian drone hit a fuel tank.

Chicago area schools have closed or delayed start due to winter weather, prompting a call for new closings.

The biggest achievements in cinema were celebrated at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday. Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another was crowned best picture. Jessie Buckley won best actress, and Michael B. Jordan won best actor. There were historic firsts -- such as Sinners cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the [...]

And that's a wrap on the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, which saw One Battle After Another win big with six Oscars, including best picture, director, supporting actor and casting. Sinners followed with four Oscars, including best actor for leading man Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley took home best actress for Hamnet. Comedian Conan OBrien [...]

(NEXSTAR) - It's a tradition dating back even longer than your office Oscars pool: Each year, viewers scour the in memoriam segment searching for a significant contributor overlooked by the Academy of Motion Pictures. The 98th Academy Awards was no different. And while surely some notable film contributors were overlooked, Gene Hackman was not among [...]

Cold air sweeps in overnight and changes the rain over to snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for most of Chicagoland until 1 p.m. Snow may continue at times into the morning hours, with 1 to 3 inches of total accumulation possible.

(NEXSTAR) - In a rare moment for the Academy Awards, the Oscars saw two nominees tie for the Live Action Short Film award. Its a tie, Im not joking. Its actually a tie, so everyone calm down. We're gonna get through this, said Kumail Nanjiani, who was presenting the award. Sam A. Davis and Jack [...]

Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for best supporting actress Sunday for her role in the supernatural thriller Weapons, 40 years after her last nomination. Madigan embodied the role of Gladys, giving a phenomenally creepy portrayal of the great-aunt of a young boy whose classmates go missing overnight. She won the Critics Choice Award and [...]

(AP) - Duke received the top overall seed for March Madness on Sunday, followed by Arizona, Michigan and Florida, each of whom would love a repeat of last season when all four No. 1s made it all the way to the Final Four. The top line was the most predictable thing to come out of Selection Sunday, with [...]

(KTLA) - We knew it was coming. Conan OBrien made a jab at the recent controversy involving Marty Supreme star and Best Actor nominee Timothe Chalamet during his opening monologue at the 2026 Oscars. Security is extremely tight tonight, OBrien began during his monologue. Im told theres concerns about attacks from both the opera and [...]