- http://wgntv.com/sports/blackhaw...nces-retirement-from-nhl/Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. In a press conference in Winnipeg, Toews thanked many members of the Blackhawks organization and said "it was a thrill, it was a dream come true." Toews, 38, made a hockey comeback during the 2025-26 season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets [...]Posted 1 day 5 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/recalls/ov...ed-across-several-states/The food in question was produced between July 17, 2025, and December 23, 2025. As well as another batch that was produced on March 31, 2026.Posted 1 day 5 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/northwest-india...tten-stranded-along-i-94/GARY, Ind. A kitten who was stranded along a roadway in northwest Indiana is safe on Friday morning thanks to the help of a pair of Indiana State Police troopers. According to ISP, a little orange and white kitten was found near the median of I-94 by Grant Street, in Gary, and was very [...]Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/the-weeken...-avett-brothers-and-more/See this weeks new movie releases in the video player above. Music rights prohibit us from posting the Weekender CHICAGO Check out this weeks The Weekender for the latest comedy specials, plays, and musicians coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. Its a big weekend for music with country superstar Morgan Wallen coming to Soldier [...]Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/homebuyer-...ople-in-connecticut-home/The homebuyer purchased the property as is at a foreclosure auction, officials said.Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/indiana/in...-obliterates-mobile-home/The mobile home was ripped from the foundation, and debris littered the area.Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/10-people-...nevada-1-critically-hurt/One person is in critical condition, and several others were injured after a hot air balloon crash near Pahrump, Nevada, on Thursday, according to the Nye County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Aviation Administration.Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...y-shooting-on-south-side/CHICAGO A man is dead, and an investigation is underway following a drive-by shooting on the South Side. According to police, the deadly shooting unfolded just before 6 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of East 92nd Place, in Chatham. Police said the victim, a 32-year-old man, was standing near an alley in the [...]Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...sing-gold-coast-location/CHICAGO Lou Malnati's is closing their Gold Coast location due to a lease issue. The pizzeria, located at 1120 N. State St., is closing following a decision by the building owner to not renew the lease. They are redeveloping the site, according to Lou Malnati's. The pizzeria has been in the neighborhood for the [...]Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/ghost-fat-...ctable-weight-loss-drugs/People experiencing "ghost fat" may instinctively continue behaviors they developed when they were larger.Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/northwest-...-metra-train-in-palatine/PALATINE, Ill. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train in Palatine on Friday morning. According to Metra, a pedestrian was hit by Metra UP-NW train No. 602 just after 5 a.m. near West Baldwin Road. The identity of the pedestrian is unknown at this time. Metra says significant delays are anticipated [...]Posted 1 day 8 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/southwest-...ter-crash-in-forest-view/FOREST VIEW, Ill. One person died following a crash early Friday morning in Forest View. Police responded to a 911 call at around 1:10 a.m. on the report of a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries in the area of 47th and Central Avenue. Responding officers observed two damaged vehicles and a person laying on [...]Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/fda-panel-...vaccine-for-older-adults/Currently, the FDA has no permanent vaccine chief nor a commissioner, soitsnot clear who willmakethe final decision on Modernas flu shot.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/the-weeken...rls-like-girls-leviticus/Heres a preview of this weekends movie releases Toy Story 5, The Death of Robinhood, Girls Like Girls and Leviticus.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/emergency-...battle-fire-on-west-side/CHICAGO Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire that erupted in the city's West Side on Friday morning. The fire broke out at a building located near the intersection of North Central Avenue and West Division Street in Austin. SkyCam 9 was over the scene around 7 a.m. when flames could be [...]Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/southwest-...outhwest-suburban-church/NEW LENOX, Ill. A Frankfort man accused of secretly recording a victim in the bathroom of a southwest suburban church is now facing felony charges. Nicholas Calombaris, a Frankfort resident, has been charged with three counts of unauthorized video recording, officials from the New Lenox police department announced on Thursday. The charges stem from [...]Posted 1 day 10 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...-on-south-side-overnight/CHICAGO An investigation is underway on Friday morning after a teen boy was fatally shot on the city's South Side overnight. According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. in the 8000 block of South Carpenter Street, in Auburn Gresham. Officers were first called to the scene following a [...]Posted 1 day 10 hours ago - 06/19/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...t-sexual-assault-equinox/A lawsuit alleging sexual assault has been filed against Equinox Chicago, a luxury fitness club.Posted 1 day 18 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/national/j...nd-what-to-watch-out-for/Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty jury service to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.Posted 1 day 20 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...ing-grant-park-bicyclist/A man has been charged with murder after a bicyclist was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in Grant Park.Posted 1 day 22 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-friday-06192026/THURSDAY NIGHT: Clearing and cooler with diminishing winds. Lows range from the low to mid 50s coolest inland locations to the low 60s downtown Chicago. Low: 56. A fantastic Friday is on tap with unlimited sunshine for much of the day, comfortable temperatures and humidities as high pressure brings dry, pleasant conditions. Dr. Bryan [...]Posted 1 day 22 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/trending/r...dly-kit-amid-viral-craze/Kraft is leaning into international soccer fans newfound obsession with ranch dressing, announcing plans to debut a limited-edition Kraft TSACompliant Ranch kit aimed at travelers who apparently dont want to leave the United States without the condiment.Posted 1 day 22 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/the-weeken...cer-tay-keith-dead-at-29/Memphis Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith was found dead at his home on Thursday, police said.Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...er-care-lawsuit-illinois/A new lawsuit has been filed against the state in connection with the shutdown of a nonprofit for foster children.Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 06/18/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/trending/c...-a-county-tax-fraud-unit/Mencia, whose real name is Ned Arnel Mencia, rose to fame through his stand-up comedy career and as the host of the Comedy Central series "Mind of Mencia."Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 06/18/26
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