The occupant of a small private plane was killed Friday afternoon in a Whiteside County crash, according to a news release from Illinois State Police. Officers from ISP Troop 1, which includes Whiteside County, responded shortly after 3 p.m. Friday to the area of Thome Road and McNiel Road for a report of a small [...]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar on Friday waived his right to an extradition hearing in Arkansas, which set in motion his transfer to Florida to face a child molestation charge. Duggar, 31, was arrested Thursday in Tontitown, Arkansas, where he lives with his family. Authorities in Bay County, Florida, [...]

Nicholas Brendon, who starred as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died, multiple entertainment outlets reported. He was 54. Brendon's loved ones confirmed his passing on social media: "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural [...]

"This may be the largest case ever in the United States."

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, seasonably chilly. Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph. Low: 40. Expect a beautiful day Saturday for the first full day of spring, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching into the low 70s. The winds will be a little stronger than Friday, however. Conditions will stay dry until early Sunday, when a [...]

CBS News Radio, which provides material for around 700 stations across the country, will end its service on May 22.

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The paintball they shot at him exploded in his eye," his attorney said.

Following sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez, some local activists and state leaders want to make sure farm workers and victims are properly honored.

Members of the Chicago Faith Coalition are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to bring stability to the city's community safety role after the abrupt termination of Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood, who is alleged to have created a hostile work environment.

CHICAGO A man has been charged in connection with the fire that claimed the life of CFD firefighter Michael Altman. Sheaves Slate, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder, residential arson, and aggravated arson, according to police. He was initially taken into custody earlier this week on an outstanding warrant and was subsequently charged [...]

Tuesday, March 17 marked the 2026 Primary Election in Illinois. In the clip above WGN anchors Micah Materre and Ben Bradley discuss Illinois' Primary Election with Political Editor Tahman Bradley, along with strategists Pat Brady and Lisa Duarte. Democratic consultant Ron Holmes and Republican State Representative Nicole La Ha also offer commentary. More ...

A temporary protective order has been granted against Taylor Frankie Paul, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who had her season of "The Bachelorette" pulled by ABC.

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns aboutlong linesto get through screening at some of the country's biggest airports.

Muddy floodwaters from severe rains have inundated streets, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people in towns north of Honolulu.

A 9-year-old Ohio boy performed the Heimlich maneuver on his 5-year-old cousin.

The shutdown of the Department of the Homeland Security (DHS) stretched to 35 days on Friday as Senate Democrats voted to block a House-passed bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other critical federal agencies. A motion to advance the bill failed 47-37, falling short of the 60 [...]

Elgin Police Officer Jason Lentz was terminated after an investigation found that he violated departmental policies with a social media post regarding immigration matters.

CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs and Levy unveiled their new food options Friday for the 2026 season. Of course you can still get a hot dog and a beer, but the new offerings are unique and feature a variety of flavors. Two things that stood out during the media preview were new gluten-free food options [...]

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), made up of at least 2,200 Marines, set off from San Diego aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer on Wednesday, sooner than expected

Federal regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy that may help users lose more weight and keep it off. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a 7.2-milligram dose of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's semaglutide. Previously, the highest approved dose of the drug, taken as a weekly shot, was 2.4 ...

Chicago is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including concerts, plays, and musicals, featuring artists such as Cardi B, Los Tigres del Norte, The High Kings, Kindred the Family Soul, Two Feet, The Summer Set, Uncle Kracker, Cowboy Junkies, and more.

CHICAGO Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago woman accused of hitting a man with her car on the city's Far South Side last month. Chicago police say 24-year-old Ashanti Harvey has been charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. The charges [...]

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents has died at 86. Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a sudden passing. While we would like to [...]