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CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored 2 minutes apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on in their home opener for their first win of the season, 4-2 over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Patrick Kane played his first home game with the Blackhawks since signing
The long-shuttered Elgin Watch Factory gave the city its motto, "The City to Watch."
CHICAGO (WGN) - Candidates for president of Chicago's School Board met voters at an event at the City Club of Chicago Tuesday in the midst of a race that's become quite messy. Hilario Dominguez, most recently the deputy political director for the Chicago Teachers Union, has CTU's support. He is accused of…
A weak cold front will approach from the northwest and move through Wednesday afternoon, but the end result will only be a change in wind direction.
Shoplifters made off with $10,000 worth of merchandise, including a $6,000 Louis Vuitton jacket, said the store owner of Dolo Buy Sell Trade in Lakeview.
One month from today, Illinois voters will pick a U.S. Senator, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer. In the contests that have polling, Democrats look poised to win big. But the GOP is not ready to throw in the towel. On The Point, WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley talked about…
A 4-year-old boy was critically injured after being shot in the head Tuesday afternoon on the Far South Side.
The lakefront, museums, architecture and food are all big hits with readers.
It certainly feels like fall, and it’s just starting to look like it along Chicago’s lakefront, but few trees are changing colors with the season. So, when will it be peak peeping?
Patrick Kane is set to make his long-awaited return to the United Center tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues.
Your lunch order or afternoon snack may have to be put on hold.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. Pike’s attorneys said her prognosis is still unclear and said she faces “a long recovery.” “Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking…
For Tuesday, Oct. 6, WGN’s Lourdes Duarte, filling in for Dina Bair, has the latest on new medical information.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. Pike’s attorneys said her prognosis is still “unclear” and said she faces “a long recovery.” “Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious…
Baseball is a slower game, and in this Chicago area league, it’s even slower. And the only vital analytic in the Chicago North Men’s Senior Baseball League is 65—the minimum age to play. In this piece for Backstory, Larry Potash introduces us to a group of men still chasing a lifelong dream. Backstory with Larry
School book bans have hit a record high at almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization.
Cook County announced Tuesday that it will spend more than $8 million to clear storm debris from the Aug. 11 storms, with a particular focus on the south suburbs.
President Trump on Monday signed an order to extend the use of red-dyed diesel, but what is it?
Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu features new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and returning seasonal classics.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people.
Chicago's 6th Ward Alderman William Hall has scheduled an emergency meeting at Soul Veg City to address recent overnight burglaries targeting several South Side businesses.
National park officials have issued a statement days after visitors captured pictures and videos of an injured bison.
Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship, the department said Monday.
Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.
Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.
The Grammy-nominated singer celebrated his birthday last week.
“They could take out a city. Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ‘em take out San Diego,” Trump said in reference to the Iran war, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world.
JO1 is a 9-member global boy group with millions of followers. They are on their first North American tour, with a show tonight at Copernicus Center. They just released their first full-English EP, ANIMAL. Check them out:JO1 Tonight at 7:30pm Copernicus Center, Chicago jo1.jp Instagram: @official_jo1 X…
New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers wrote Sunday that “several areas of an upper deck were empty” by the time the president finished speaking..
CHICAGO — Fans of the iconic Portillo's cake shake are getting another flavor — Oreo. Portillo's announced Tuesday that they've teamed up with Oreo to release a new Oreo shake, cake slice and cake shake. They're available for a limited time beginning Tuesday. "At Portillo's, innovation starts with understanding what…
Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker built "The PTL Club" into a hugely successful show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
Amazon's fall sales event is here, and it's the last time before Black Friday to get big deals on bestselling favorites!
WGN News sits down with actor Michael Douglas to talk about his new memoir, “One Helluva Ride."
Two former suburban police officers have been charged with misusing their authority to conduct unauthorized Illinois license plate searches, the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office announced Monday.
President Donald Trump on Monday said he will pay for the controversial "Patriotic Ads" after backlash mounted in response to the ads being funded by taxpayers.
Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that scientists believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
The actor portrayed Bo Brady in the long-running daytime soap opera.
The Orionids are known as one of the best meteor showers of the year and they are underway.
The Orionids are known as one of the best meteor showers of the year and they are underway.
The Chicago White Sox improved to 4-0 this postseason, all on the road, and now return home to Rate Field with a chance to go to the ALCS, just one step away from the World Series.
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Cornell students thronged a campus plaza to protest the university's response to allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house, and the school's main administration building was splashed with graffiti and damaged overnight. At a demonstration that overflowed the large space in front of the…
CHICAGO (WGN) — The 1990 Chicago marathon is a distant memory. “Long time ago,” said Carey Pinkowski, the Chicago Marathon’s race director. “A lot of the things we had brought — and my philosophy — of getting much more involved in the neighborhoods, the communities, much more outreach some of the things I did in
The Danny Did Foundation held its sixth annual golfing fundraiser at Hawthorne Woods Country Club to raise money for wearable seizure detection devices.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line, Sean Burke allowed one hit in 5 1/3 innings of splendid relief and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series. The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in
Highs reached the middle 70s, which was an improvement of about six degrees over Monday’s levels and the warmest peak reading here since last Tuesday.
In the race for Illinois Governor, there's a new Public Policy Poll showing incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker leading Republican Darren Bailey by 20 points. And news that the former Illinois Republican House Leader, Jim Durkin, endorsed Pritzker over Bailey has political circles buzzing. Political strategists Lisa Duarte…
Jim Durkin, the former Illinois Republican House leader, endorsed Democrat JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey in the battle for governor.
A British Airways flight from London to Chicago lost cabin pressure and was forced to return to Heathrow International Airport due to excess fuel weight before eventually landing safely.
A Chicago woman who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz filed a lawsuit against the federal government Monday, calling for more action against the agent who shot her.
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “ American Idol ” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair. The judge said Caleb Flynn, 40, used his
A Chicago woman has been charged with three counts of attempted armed robbery following a fatal shooting at the Oakbrook Center Mall that left one man dead and another woman injured.
Proposed taxes are bringing new lawsuits, and Illinois Republicans are calling on the Gov. Pritzker to hold off in their implementation. Senate Bill 3019 enacts new taxes and fees on social media platforms and prediction markets. A top concern is whether the taxes are legal and if the state is setting itself up to lose
Johnny Galecki and Jacob Moskovitz stopped by WGN Morning News Monday to talk about "Kowalski." It's the story of the first meeting between legendary playwright Tennessee Williams and iconic actor Marlon Brando, who would go on together to create one of the most revered stage plays, "A Streetcar Named Desire." See it…
CHICAGO — It's Fire Prevention Week in Illinois and the Chicago Fire Department and the Illinois State Fire Marshals Office came together to discuss fire prevention Monday. Having working smoke detectors was the biggest piece of advice. "It's simple. Working smoke alarms safe lives," fire marshal Michele Pankow said…
It's the perfect time for a little reset before the indulgence of the holidays. Tre Dita is celebrating Sober October! Kat Hawkins joins us with a few delicious ways to go spirit-free this month. treditarestaurant.com
Parents in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood protested Monday for Safe Passage following the sexual assault of a Fort Dearborn Elementary School student by an unidentified teenager.
JOLIET, Ill. — Two men were shot late Sunday night in Joliet. At around 10:50 p.m., officers on patrol responded to the 700 block of Henry Street on the report of a shooting. Officers located a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his leg and foot. Another man, 20, was found with multiple gunshot wounds
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Wanying “Heather” Zhang, 34, was taken into custody by FBI agents while attempting to depart for China, according to federal authorities.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — During his radio hit Monday morning on ESPN 1000, Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday in Green Bay. The announcement rules Caleb Williams out as he's been week-to-week with a grade 2 hamstring strain. Bagent was efficient in his first NFL start
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Charleston church massacre shooter’s attempt to disqualify his trial judge from further proceedings over claims that he failed to remain impartial.
Lead was detected in 99% of products, cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%.
These payments, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund, are arriving as one-time deposits or checks.
Let’s taco ‘bout all the free tacos available for National Taco Day on Oct. 6.
Bluebird Improv at iO TheaterMonday, October 5 at 7pm And 9PM with The Sklar Brotherswww.ioimprov.comwww.bluebirdimprov.com@bluebirdlegendaryimprov Bluebird Improv is a collective of some of the best improvisers on the planet. The show is inspired by a short conversation with audience members and what follows is an…
Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Two people were shot Sunday near the Michigan City Senior Center. Michigan City police responded to parking lot of the senior center just before 11:20 p.m., located at 2 on the Lake, on the report of a gunshot victim. Officers located a 43-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on or off the activity of individual nerve cells.
Will Venable said before the start of the American League Division Series that it was possible the Chicago White Sox could use bullpen games during the first three contests against the Cleveland Guardians. Venable isn't deviating from that plan, so far.
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
Former U.S. House Speaker John Hastert has died at the age of 84 from natural causes.
Quarterback Tyson Bagent successfully led the Chicago Bears to a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets following his surprise mid-week promotion to starter due to Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
“Suspending a search is not an easy decision,” Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.
“Suspending a search is not an easy decision,” Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.
“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.
“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.
Tensions flared outside Palestine Fest in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Sunday as a counterprotest involving a conservative influencer led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
Dry air this time of year warms up quickly. The chilly early morning readings didn’t last long as highs warmed into the upper 60s and even low 70s in some locations in the afternoon.
Most of the roughly 19 people on the trailer were children, according to authorities.
Hundreds of participants gathered in Lincoln Park for the 15th annual Moving Day Chicago Walk to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research and patient care.
A national youth violence prevention group is launching a fundraiser to honor the 7-year-old girl who was stabbed to death Saturday in a random attack on Chicago’s South Side.
The day has been a state holiday for nearly three decades.
Pet lovers and their animal companions gathered in the South Loop Sunday morning for a special service, where everyone from the furry to the feathered was welcomed.
Tensions flared outside Palestine Fest in Bridgeview Sunday afternoon as a counterprotest involving a conservative influencer led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."
CHICAGO (WGN) — Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn both once donned Honolulu Blue, but in a modern-day battle of navy blue versus Gotham Green, Johnson's Chicago Bears outlasted Glenn's New York Jets on Sunday, thanks largely to a third straight impressive performance from the defense and timely, consistent execution on…
While Pike's case of surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug is unprecedented, the lifesaving measures Tennessee took to save the death row inmate's life aren't.
While Pike's case of surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug is unprecedented, the lifesaving measures Tennessee took to save the death row inmate's life aren't.
Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and killing of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.
Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.
SCHILLER PARK, Ill. (WGN) — Enter if you dare. This is the 13th year for the 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago's northwest suburbs near O'Hare. WGN's Shannon Halligan got a chance to check out a new maze at the haunted house attraction in Schiller Park. Dubbed the "Black Hollow Institute," General Manager Tyler…
An intense, public outcry over a woman's account of being gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity house prompted New York's governor this week to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn't initially see what happened as a crime.
An intense, public outcry over a woman's account of being gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity house prompted New York's governor this week to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn't initially see what happened as a crime.