The charge stems from a possible freight train theft, according to Palos Heights police.

Target has reported flat or declining comparable sales in nine out of the past 11 quarters.

AFGE officials said they are aware of at least 600 employees being cut.

New files related to Jeffrey Epstein will soon be turned over to Congress.

Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle on Illinois Route 53 in Arlington Heights that sent at least one person to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

The calendar may say August but Dunkin' Donuts' fall menu is already available.

Texas Republicans could pass critical legislation Wednesday giving them an advantage in next years midterms.

City leaders are calling for the Southwest Side of Chicago to be declared a disaster zone in order to access resources for flood recovery and mitigation, after the area experienced the worst flooding events in over a decade.

A pair of lawsuits claim passengers were charged more for "window seats," only to find they weren't next to a window at all.

CHICAGO Nearly 150 athletes with intellectual disabilities will get the chance to compete in a series of sporting events during this year's Golden Games. The third annual event, hosted by Special Childrens Charities, offers current and retired athletes with intellectual disabilities the chance to compete in a series of events, including bocce, track and ...

NEW YORK (AP) A federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the governments request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan came after the judge presiding over the case against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former ...

VALPARAISO, Ind. A Porter County man will spend more than two years in federal prison for embezzling over $500,000 from a staffing firm and spending the money on home repairs and luxury jewelry. Charles Nelson, a 67-year-old Valparaiso, Indiana, resident who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud last year, has been sentenced to 27 [...]

LAKE FOREST, Ill. The Chicago Bears are locking down backup quarterback Tyson Bagent on a two-year extension. The two-year extension is worth $10 million that can get up to $16 million with upside incentives. His representation at Key Player Management confirmed the deal to WGN News. Bagent is now signed through the 2027 season. [...]

Hundreds of employees at a Chicago Target distribution facility have been fired after allegedly taking advantage of a glitch in an employee benefit to steal money from the company through healthcare loans.

Milwaukee Brewers (79-47, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (72-54, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 50 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:Brewers -114, Cubs -105; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM ...

Chicago White Sox (45-81, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (57-69, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Braves: Hurston Waldrep (3-0, 1.02 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:Braves -190, White Sox +158; over/under is [...]

Investigators said they have reason to believe the attack was targeted.

CHICAGO After more than five years, NASCAR's adrenaline-pumping action will finally make a return to the Chicagoland Speedway. NASCAR announced on Wednesday that racers will make their long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, in Joliet, on July 4 and 5 in 2026, for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR OReilly Auto Parts Series, and ARCA Menards [...]

The White House is calling for a review of materials in the Smithsonian museums ahead of Americas 250th birthday next year.

She said she "almost died in a weekend accident that she doesn't remember.

Dave Shetsky has spent over 15 years turning photographs into unique, hand-drawn works with colored pencils. His career took off when coach Mike Ditka purchased his first portrait, leading to seven years of commissions for Ditka and his restaurant with over 30 pieces sold. Since then, his work has been collected by Derrick Rose, Doug [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) Felony charges have been filed against five men after several guns were allegedly found during a traffic stop in River North. Cook County Sheriff's police did not provide specific details on when the incident unfolded, but said it all began after officers attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Impala in River North [...]

CHICAGO A man was attacked and stabbed early Wednesday morning in River North. CPD responded to a walk-in at Northwestern Hospital after 3:05 a.m. after the man was stabbed. Police believe the man, 32, was in a verbal altercation with another man in the 500 block of North State. At some point, the 32-year-old [...]

Decker's "whereabouts remain unknown," the Chelan County Sheriff's Office said.

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares delicious recipe for Southern Peach Cobbler. Southern Peach Cobbler Ingredients: Peach Mixture: Cobbler Topping Mixture: Use Bisquick or Jiffy mix - per directions on box OR Directions: Preheat oven or grill to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish (or aluminum pan) with non-stick spray. In the same dish, ...