Rosemont police investigate after Tara Reid says she was drugged at hotel bar
Rosemont police said they are investigating after actress Tara Reid said she was drugged at a hotel bar and taken to a local hospital on Sunday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Joe Mantegna’s Longest Interview Ever: Cubs vs. Sox, 'Once More, Like Rain Man’ & 50 Years of Love
Joe Mantegna opens up like never before — diving deep into Chicago pride, Italian comfort food, and his new film Once More, Like Rain Man. The Criminal Minds star reflects on the moments that shaped him, from growing up in Chicago to finding lasting love in Hollywood. With humor, heart, and a touch of nostalgia, Mantegna shares stories of family, food, and film that celebrate both where he’s from and how far he’s come.
Fans disappointed after Brandy's abrupt exit during Chicago 'The Boy Is Mine' concert
Singers Brandy and Monica performed on Saturday in Chicago, as part of their “The Boy is Mine" Tour. But fans were disappointed and confused when Brandy, 46, left the United Center stage abruptly due to what seemed like technical difficulties.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Feds seek deployment of 100 troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents, Pritzker says
Gov. Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents and facilities.
'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
South Carolina executes man serving two death sentences
Stephen Stanko was convicted of killing his live-in girlfriend as he raped her teenage daughter, then shooting a friend and cleaning out his bank account.
Fireman, triathlete paralyzed after San Francisco's 'Escape From Alcatraz' triathlon
A firefighter from Chicago was paralyzed during San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon after another participant jumped on top of him in the first leg of the event.
Chicago anti-ICE protests prompt street closures while car speeds into crowd
Hundreds protest ICE arrests in downtown Chicago, leading to clashes with police, and a car speeding through a crowd.
Judge bars Trump administration from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities
The 13 plaintiffs sued over executive orders President Donald Trump issued targeting local municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge
Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.
Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.