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A jury found James Barbier guilty in the 1966 death of 18-year-old Karen Snider.
Chicago police are investigating after a restaurant owner and an employee were attacked during an early morning break-in Monday in Avondale.
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
A local hospital is spearheading a groundbreaking way to improve health by breaking ground.
President Trump carried out a surprise press briefing at the White House on Monday, teasing reporters with an appearance by UFC head Dana White — to whom he offered the job as press secretary — and providing a combative response to the GOP’s stunning defeat in the midterm elections. The president took a wide range
One neighbor spoke about the police presence in the neighborhood, calling it a rare sight on her block and one that sent chills through the community.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams overcame four interceptions to lead his team to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Sunday night primetime matchup.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, proposed a trial starting in 2029. But District Judge Tony Graf faced pressure from Kirk's family and supporters…
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, proposed a trial starting in 2029. But District Judge Tony Graf faced pressure from Kirk's family and supporters…
World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond, and played a role in disasters such as the devastating floods in Nepal.
Alexandra Marks Jewelry on Division Street is the latest Chicago business left with a boarded-up door or window following a break-in.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. — A man was charged with the first-degree murder of an anti-violence advocate gunned down on Halloween in Chicago Heights. On Oct. 31 just before 9:25 p.m., police responded to a gunshot detection alert in the 400 block of West 14th Street. At the scene, a man, later identified as Andre Thomas,
Some of California's most notorious serial killers are among the 548 condemned prisoners whose death sentences Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to commute to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
BROOKFIELD, Ill. — It's been a warm fall so far and animals at Brookfield Zoo Chicago have spent time outside enjoying the sun and foliage. The zoo sent several cute pictures of the following animals: African painted dogs, an amur tiger, Nigerian goats, Bennett's wallaby, Angolan colobus monkey and Mexican wolves…
Two experienced female skydivers, Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean, died on November 6 after a midair collision during a training session for a California skydiving record in Lake Elsinore.
Starbucks’ new Bearista cups come in surprise boxes, so you won’t know which one you’re getting until you open it.
The longtime girlfriend of Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil was arrested in Tennessee after allegedly assaulting the rock singer during a dispute at his home, according to arrest records and reports.
The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of the season.
An Ohio State University fraternity has been placed on temporary suspension while it investigates a reported incident in which two individuals were set on fire.
WGN Morning News’ Robin Baumgarten is back in the kitchen! She’s up to her old tricks with some retro recipes. Today, she’s cooking up a Fruit Patio Platter.
JOLIET, Ill. — A suburban mother is facing charges after authorities allege fentanyl was in the system of her child that died in 2024. Collette Bancroft, 37, of Lockport, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the life or health of a child and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled…
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of 19 robberies or robbery attempts that took place over the last five-plus months on Chicago's North and South sides.
Huang, 63, will remain CEO during the investigation.
The quarterfinal matchups are all set in the Illinois High School Association football playoffs.And while there are plenty of intriguing games around the state this weekend among the 64 teams still playing across IHSA's eight classes, most eyes will be on one monster matchup in Class 8A, which includes the state's…
Erika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, condemned comedians and political commentators for joking about political violence after Dave Chappelle said during a stand-up performance that he had been in a “good mood” since her husband’s assassination.
WGN News sits down with the star of "The Chosen," Jonathan Roumie.
“Some days are better than others,” Biden wrote. “It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down.”
President Donald Trump on Sunday said his deportation policies might have been “too tough” and led to the GOP’s historic losses in this year’s elections.
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood. Now researchers say two of the chemicals may be linked to higher rates of an aggressive form of breast cancer.
CHICAGO — Two men were shot early Monday morning in Bronzeville. At around 3:30 a.m., a 29-year-old man and another man, no age provided, were outside in the 3900 block of South King Drive when a black SUV approached. Two gunmen from inside the vehicle shot both of the men. One man was shot in
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Police are now conducting a death investigation after authorities confirmed that human remains were found inside a garbage can Sunday in south suburban Chicago Heights.
CHICAGO (WGN) — What looked like a dominant Chicago Bears win that was about to unfold quickly stalled into a turnover-palooza where the defense and Cairo Santos stood tall to save the day at Soldier Field. The Bears overcame five turnovers from their offense thanks to the efforts of their defense and special teams…
Chicago's O'Hare and Midway international airports have installed permanent exhibits titled American Heroes: Portraits of Service, featuring photos and stories of veterans captured through a 20-year collaboration between photographer Thomas Sanders and Belmont Village Senior Living.
(KTLA) - A cruise ship employee who reportedly spent nine hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean was rescued by two Southern California fishermen who spotted him treading water miles off the coast of Catalina Island. The dramatic rescue unfolded Friday, Nov. 6, when Sean Norton and Grant Garrett were returning from a…
(KTLA) - A cruise ship employee who reportedly spent nine hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean was rescued by two Southern California fishermen who spotted him treading water miles off the coast of Catalina Island. The dramatic rescue unfolded Friday, Nov. 6, when Sean Norton and Grant Garrett were returning from a…
Big weather changes are in store for Chicagoland this week, with that four-letter word — yes, snow — even potentially even in play. But it won't be in play Monday, as the warmer-than-usual start to November continues with high temperatures getting to around 60 degrees or so.
"Dana is actually coming to the White House tomorrow," Trump said, adding that the UFC executive is visiting "for other reasons."
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- Three shootings in Winston-Salem, N.C., over the weekend left two people dead, and two people have been charged, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Winston-Salem Police responded at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday when they were told about a shooting. Officers found 21-year-old…
Democrats, on the wings of the big midterm wave, are looking to grind President Trump’s war with Iran to a halt once they retake the majority next year. Senate Democrats say they have some Republican support to end the conflict, which has dragged on for more than eight months, and have threatened to use the
The admission comes as congressional leaders seek answers about Jensen Huang's ties to the woman and NVIDIA opens an internal investigation.
The admission comes as congressional leaders seek answers about Jensen Huang's ties to the woman and NVIDIA opens an internal investigation.
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chef Niema DiGrazia joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to show Chicagoans how she and her staff prepare Bayou Jollof Rice at Niema's West African & Caribbean Cuisine. DiGrazia, a Beat Bobby Flay winner, visited WGN on a trip from Shreveport, Louisiana. She and her husband celebrated their four-year…
LISLE, Ill. (WGN) — It's almost time to deck the halls and when it comes to holiday gifts and decor, Jennifer Rizzo Design Company proves you can do it without breaking the bank. Rizzo's shop has local items to buy, but also offers workshops where people can create their own pieces. "We did everything from
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair runs through Sunday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in northwest suburban Rosemont.
A 29-year-old Waukegan man was killed in a single-car crash early Sunday morning in north suburban Green Oaks, according to Lake County authorities.
Practice matters, but giving children some control over when and how they practice can help keep it from becoming another obligation.
A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in West Chicago early Sunday morning, according to police.
One person was killed and lanes were shut down for several hours following a two-crash early Sunday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
The NFL's top rushing teams face off at Soldier Field when Bucky Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears on Sunday night.
Siddiqu Muhammad of Chicago Fit 4 Life dropped by Sunday's WGN Weekend Morning News with some friends to demonstrate his Motown with chair exercises workout for this week's episode of Jewell's Jems with Jewell Hillery.
One person was killed and lanes were shut down for several hours early Sunday morning after a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
A 54-year-old woman was found dead at a hotel in northwest suburban Antioch on Saturday night, according to police.
Until out-of-pocket maternity expenses get easier to estimate, here are some tips to help you budget for the cost of pregnancy.
Until out-of-pocket maternity expenses get easier to estimate, here are some tips to help you budget for the cost of pregnancy.
A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in South Deering on the city's Far South Side, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police have issued a community alert as they seek a man wanted in a home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual assault that was reported on Friday morning, Nov. 6, in Auburn Gresham on the city's South Side.
Why are some cinema screenings so much louder than others?
A man and woman were found dead inside a running car in a garage in Gage Park on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.
A 44-year-man was critically injured after being shot by someone on a moped late Saturday night on the city's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.
About 2,000 stair climbers are expected to be at Willis Tower in downtown Chicago on Sunday morning for the 18th annual SkyRise Chicago event.
On Friday, the U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country’s air defense systems, which President Trump described as “minor.”
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Marcus Freeman didn't deny the obvious. Even for a storied program like Notre Dame, beating Miami had enormous significance. If that wasn't enough, it kept Notre Dame's national title hopes alive as well. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most
NOTE: This is now an almanac of Sunday's weather. A new forecast story has been published for Monday. After chilly overnight temperatures, some areas away from Lake Michigan woke up to frost early Sunday morning. But things warmed up pretty nicely across Chicagoland by the afternoon hours. It was a pleasant albeit…
“That’s how you want to end games, just like that."
Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, who is originally from South Africa, was traveling to visit family when the arrest happened, his attorney Marc Christopher confirmed to NewsNation, the Hill’s broadcasting partner.
The Chicago Park District is hosting back-to-back wheelchair basketball tournaments, bringing together the best in Illinois to compete for a Midwest championship.
The owners of several small businesses were left to clean up a trail of damage Saturday morning after a string overnight break-ins.
"All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen..."
Alabama (7-2, 5-2 SEC) remained firmly in the College Football Playoff picture, while leaving LSU (6-3, 3-3) with long-shot hopes at best under first-year coach Lane Kiffin, who also dropped to 0-6 in his coaching career against Alabama (including prior stints at Mississippi and Tennessee).
A man has been charged with kidnapping and battery after he reportedly assaulted a woman and crashed his car with her inside.
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) -- A car crash killed one and seriously injured seven other bicyclists on Saturday morning near Holly Springs, North Carolina just south of the NC 540 Toll highway, according to fire/rescue officials. The incident involving the Capital Cycling Club was reported around 9:40 a.m. in the 4200…
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) -- A car crash killed one and seriously injured seven other bicyclists on Saturday morning near Holly Springs, North Carolina just south of the NC 540 Toll highway, according to fire/rescue officials. The incident involving the Capital Cycling Club was reported around 9:40 a.m. in the 4200…
(The Hill) — President Trump said he offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said that he requested White bring “assistants” with him and named several UFC fighters. “I am pleased to announce…
(The Hill) — President Trump said he offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said that he requested White bring “assistants” with him and named several UFC fighters. “I am pleased to announce…
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas lawyer who represented convicted murderer "Keffe D" during the Tupac murder trial, has died, a source told Nexstar's KLAS.
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas lawyer who represented convicted murderer "Keffe D" during the Tupac murder trial, has died, a source told Nexstar's KLAS.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday during a Kennedy Space Center air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday during a Kennedy Space Center air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in…
Chicago Blackhawks (4-12-1, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (13-3-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to end a five-game losing streak with a victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina is 13-3-2 overall and…
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat several frozen snacks because they contain allergens that aren't listed on the label.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat several frozen snacks because they contain allergens that aren't listed on the label.
CHICAGO — The Black Harvest Film Festival kicks off on Saturday. The festival highlights films from across the African diaspora, highlighting emerging and established talents. Black Harvest Film Festival Curator Jada-Amina joined WGN News on Saturday to discuss the event.
CHICAGO — The holidays are quickly approaching, which means its time to bring out those festive decorations. For those looking to spruce up their home or business, The Ultimate Elf may have some ideas for you. Megan Clauson from The Ultimate Elf joined WGN News on Saturday morning to share more.
CHICAGO — While the holidays offer plenty of fun, between the gifts and the food, expenses can quickly rack up. Money expert Andrea Woroch joined WGN News on Saturday morning to share some tips on how to relieve some of the financial pressure this holiday season. Visit Andrea’s Instagram, Facebook, or X page for more…
Flying used to be seen as a luxurious experience. Now, it’s more likely to be something you dread.
Flying used to be seen as a luxurious experience. Now, it’s more likely to be something you dread.
(WCMH) -- The first weekend of November offers up playoff soccer in the NWSL and the chase for playoffs concluding in MLS. In addition to MLS' Decision Day on Saturday, where the 18-team MLS Cup Playoffs bracket will be finalized, the NWSL postseason gets underway on Friday with the quarterfinals taking place across…
CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Finnick, a calm and loving 2-month-old male pup. Finnick is affectionate and loves to be held. Since Finnick is just a puppy, he would do well with an owner who can spend some time on training. Think Finnick is the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS
CHICAGO — Looking for some exotic flavors to spice up your weekend? A locally owned cafe and food market with a globally inspired menu could offer the perfect escape. The Goddess and Grocer is a Chicago-based specialty food market that blends a neighborhood café with a curated marketplace. The Goddess and Grocer has…
NEW LENOX, Ill. — Illinois State Police troopers are asking for help from the public in the search for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a person seriously injured last weekend in New Lenox. According to ISP, the crash occurred between 3:10 a.m. and 3:19 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, on I-80
(The Hill) — Schools are scrambling after Google said Tuesday that education leaders need to either accept some AI in classrooms or lose access to its search engine. School officials trying to push back on an encroaching AI are in a bind. The tech giant dominates search online, and it didn't give much time
(The Hill) — Schools are scrambling after Google said Tuesday that education leaders need to either accept some AI in classrooms or lose access to its search engine. School officials trying to push back on an encroaching AI are in a bind. The tech giant dominates search online, and it didn't give much time
(The Hill) — The U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country's air defense systems, President Trump said on Friday, describing the strikes as “minor.” The U.S. military previously struck Iran on Monday, just a day before the midterms, targeting Iran’s Qeshm Island, home to an Iranian naval…
Columbus Crew (13-15-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (16-10-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Bridgeview, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST LINE: Chicago -101, Columbus +219, Draw +289; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Crew come into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after notching…
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (AP) — Two experienced skydivers who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in Southern California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office on Saturday identified the two who died as Georgia Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South…
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of killing an 84-year-old woman earlier this year on the Far South Side. According to Chicago police, 51-year-old Joseph Ruiz, a Chicago resident, has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of murder with the…
A sunshade to help protect the Earth from climate change could be built within the next 20 to 40 years, a new study argues.
People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches.