Sure, gaining an hour of sleep in a couple of weeks will feel nice, but the next few months may be better for our overall health than the last few months have been.

Inside the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, you'll find the exhibition of pop figure icon Yoko Ono.

The trial for the former Sangamon County Sheriffs deputy accused of the murder of Sonya Massey will start on Monday.

Sunday kicks off with cloudy skies, gusty winds and morning showers, setting the tone for a much cooler day.

The video later shows Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) saying Democrats want the shutdown "because they want free government-provided health care for illegal aliens," which is a misleading message.

From supernatural sightings to unexplained noises and chilling legends, Chicagoland is home to some of the most haunted locations in the Midwest.

"Power belongs to The People."

Instagram videos helped police identify the 19 year-old accused of sneaking into an elephant enclosure.

For some, a reduction in benefits could be coming as soon as next year along with a bigger price tag.

Tammy Carvey of Michigan won $100,000 in the Powerball after using ChatGPT to generate her winning numbers.

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The popular safety app Citizen is now paying users to go live on the app, according to an Instagram post. The company posted the announcement on Friday afternoon. What is Citizen App? Citizen is a mobile app that provides real-time safety alerts and incident reports based on your location. Users receive [...]

Nicole Morrone was born legally blind, but she still creates detailed, colorful artwork -- on her clients' skin.

Etiquette expert and former flight attendant Elaine Swann weighs in.

Mark your calendars - it will, most likely, be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for you.

Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the federal government for allowing a live-fire military demonstration at Camp Pendleton to take place near the heavily trafficked I-5 freeway, prompting a temporary closure of the highway and causing potential disruption to the local economy.

CHICAGO (WGN) - If you're looking to add to your wardrobe or maybe find your Halloween costume, the Vintage Design Mart in Irving Park has you covered! Shannon Halligan paid them a visit on this edition of Weekend Break.

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isnt stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) - Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is celebrating it's 30th anniversary and they're teaming up with Bronzeville Winery to support arts programming. Makeda Crayton from Deeply Rooted and Eric Williams from Bronzeville Winery joined WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss the collaboration.

CHICAGO (WGN) - A Wheaton business is honoring cancer warriors and conquerors. Brandi Hampton is the owner of Drybar Wheaton, a business partnering with other local businesses to give back to breast cancer warriors and conquerors. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you can nominate warriors or survivors by visiting Drybar Wheaton's Instagram and ...

CHICAGO (WGN) - When their first photobook debuted, it offered a rare glimpse into a hidden history of love and connection. Now, Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell are back with the sequel "Loving II," continuing their mission to preserve the beauty and courage of men in love from the 1850s to the 1950s. The book [...]

Chicago police are investigating after two women were critically injured in two shootings just a few blocks apart in Little Italy.

CHICAGO (WGN) - The Chicago Public Library Foundation is celebrating the power of storytelling. It's annual awards ceremony, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., is one of the city's most anticipated literary events. Chicago Public Library Foundation President and CEO Brenda Bui joined WGN Weekend Morning News with [...]

Two people were killed and multiple others were injured in a crash Friday night on the city's South Side.

CHICAGO (WGN) - This week's PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is Aliza! She's a 3-year-old bundle of joy who loves zooming around the yard, chasing birds and leaning in for a good belly rub. Aliza already knows her basic commands and she's looking for an experienced dog lover who can match her playful spirit. [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) - In the summer of 2021, Gabby Petito was strangled to death by her fianc while the couple was on a road trip. In honor of her, the Gabby Petito Foundation was born. On Saturday night, the foundation will be joining forces with the organization "A Safe Place" for the Unmask the Violence [...]