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Inside Disney's 'Hexed': Producers reveal how the movie came to life

This Thanksgiving, explore a new world of witches in Disney's "Hexed"! 🧙‍♀️✨ Go behind the scenes with producers Roy Conli and Yvett Merino.

Alderpersons grill Chicago election officials about glitch that caused ballot shortages

During a budget meeting at City Hall Monday, alderpersons unleashed on Chicago Board of Elections staff.

Air France flight nearly hits American Airlines plane after taking off from LAX in Los Angeles, California

An Air France flight nearly hit an American Airlines plane after taking off from LAX in Los Angeles, California over the weekend.

Teen who wanted to be Chicago firefighter becomes milestone gift for Make-A-Wish Illinois

The Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrated a major milestone in granting a dream come true for a teenager who wanted to be a Chicago firefighter.

Evanston-Skokie District 65 delays vote on budget plan that could lead to 2 school closures

The Evanston-Skokie District 65 School Board delayed a scheduled vote Monday on advancing a budget plan that would begin the formal process of holding public hearings on the potential closure of two elementary schools.

Apex driver faces 19 charges after deadly cyclist crash

Prosecutors alleged that the 76-year-old man was under the influence Saturday when he drove into a group of 30 cyclists, killing one and injuring 20.

Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton's manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate

A Tennessee judge on Monday dismissed a case brought by Dolly Parton ’s longtime manager who was seeking an injunction against her nephew and head of security.

Stand Up for Heroes to mark 20 years at Lincoln Center

The 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes, part of the New York Comedy Festival, will take place at Lincoln Center on Monday night.

'The Royale' tells story of Jack Johnson, 1st Black boxer to become heavyweight champion of world

"The Royale" is a powerful play at Writers Theatre on the North Shore, getting rave reviews.

Waukegan's Vista Medical Center placed on EMS bypass after owner fails to make payroll

Ambulance trips from Waukegan could take four to five times longer after the state placed Vista Medical Center East on full EMS bypass following another failure by its owner to make payroll.

IL lawmakers look to fall session for stadium framework aimed at keeping Chicago Bears in state

Illinois lawmakers returning to Springfield for the fall veto session next week are expected to take up a range of issues, including efforts to reach a deal that could help keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.

Darius Rucker in new doc: 'Every time I want to do something, somebody tells me I can't do it'

"I wasn't gonna be the guy who killed Darius Rucker." 😳 "They Called Me Hootie" reveals how Woody Harrelson once saved Rucker's life.

France blames Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges

France on Monday blamed Iran for last month's massive cyberattack on supermarket fridges, summoned the Iranian ambassador and said it would seek European sanctions against those responsible for the attack.

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss case

The judge's decision clears the way for a potential retrial.

Mostly Chocolate builds layers of flavor into every bite

Mostly Chocolate, all love! This mother-son duo turns sweet childhood memories into handcrafted treats.

Man, woman die from carbon monoxide toxicity inside running vehicle in Gage Park garage: ME

Two people were found dead from carbon monoxide toxicity inside of a running vehicle on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning, officials said.

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

Darth Vader's $1 million lightsaber could be yours in rare 'Star Wars' auction

Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber from 'Star Wars' hits the auction block with a starting bid of more than $1 million

Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now.

Seguin, Texas crash kills Omar Lumbreras Oliva, Ana Deli Lumbreras, 3 other family members: police

A Seguin, Texas crash killed Omar Lumbreras Oliva, Ana Deli Lumbreras and 3 other family members, police say.

Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames.

Who won the redistricting war? So far, it looks like Democrats

Democrats were able to keep seats that Republicans redrew to make them GOP-friendly.

Election results news: Prime Minister Netanyahu challenger Eisenkot tasked by president with forming new Israel government

Who won the Israel election? The Israeli president tasked Eisenkot, Prime Minister Netanyahu's challenger, with forming a government.

ABC7 Chicago launches Feed the Love 2026 campaign to fight hunger across the region

ABC7 Chicago launched its Feed the Love 2026 campaign to fight hunger across the region.

Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter in OD death of 12-year-old daughter: Joliet police

A Joliet mother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the overdose death of her 12-year-old daughter.

Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots woman's current boyfriend; woman returns fire killing ex, Texas deputies said

Deputies in Texas say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot her current boyfriend, and then the woman shot her ex-boyfriend in return.

Disney launches holiday campaign with 'The Invisible Horse' short film from director Dougal Wilson

Disney kicks off the holidays with the release of a new Christmas short, "The Invisible Horse." Watch at the link below.

Cocktails, friendship, and custom denim: Meet the best friends behind Two Tequila Sisters

Made with love and a buzz! Two Tequila Sisters making fashion personal.

Jan. 6 should follow Trump 'to his grave,' Biden says in new memoir

Biden has harsh words for Donald Trump in his new memoir, "Promise Me, America," which goes on sale Nov. 17.

Family seeks to provide books to children's hospital

Blood drive scheduled to help Chicago police officers

Man in custody in connection with woman's death on MSC Seascape ship, officials confirm

Federal authorities have a person in custody in connection with the alleged murder of a woman aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship on Monday.

'Reasonable Doubt' star Emayatzy Corinealdi teases "uncomfortable" moments in upcoming episodes

'Reasonable Doubt' star Emayatzy Corinealdi teases "uncomfortable" moments ahead with Jax and what she hopes fans take away from Jax's traumatic season story arc. The series is streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+

Trump says he plans 'tremendous numbers' of pardons in 2nd half of term

The president also defended his pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.

Wake County, North Carolina crash: Patrick Turner killed, several injured after Donald Robert Morris-Jones allegedly crashed into group of cyclists

There was a Wake County, North Carolina crash. Patrick Turner was killed and several were hurt after Donald Robert Morris-Jones allegedly crashed into a cyclist group.

Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Hegseth said he's "not worried" about an impeachment effort.

Nvidia stock falls after company opens probe into CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with Chinese spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is no longer expected to attend a CEO forum hosted by artificial intelligence firm Anthropic on Monday, a source familiar told ABC News.

Catch the beat, join the hunt: KPop Demon Hunters x heyday drop 2 arrives at Target

Level up your gear and shop the KPop Demon Hunters x heyday collab at Target now!

From Taylor Swift to Olivia Dean, women could dominate Grammy nominations

The nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards will be announced next Monday, with industry watchers predicting a strong showing for female artists who dominated the past year in music.

Man fatally shoots self during warrant operation on South Side: Chicago police

A 53-year-old man fatally shot himself during a warrant operation on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.

Man arrested on stalking charges at LeBron James' home in Los Angeles

A man was arrested Friday night at LeBron James' Brentwood, California, home, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

Trial for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, set to begin in mid-2028, judge rules

Defense attorneys for the suspect, Tyler Robinson, asked that the capital trial start in late 2029, while the state recommended early 2028.

BNSF inbound trains moving again after police activity, Metra says

All BNSF inbound trains were stopped near the Halsted Station on Monday due to police activity, Metra said.

Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.

Mother of Brooklyn, New York, jogger murder suspect Sayed Mohassib speaks out

The mother of the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Brooklyn jogger is speaking publicly for the first time since his arrest.

Kobe and Harley looking for forever homes with Cavalier Rescue USA

At least 19 runners hospitalized after falling ill during Santa Barbara Half Marathon

The cause of the illnesses was not immediately known but an area hospital said they are looking into the possibility of the heat.

2 hurt in multi-vehicle crash in Waukegan, sheriff's office says

Two people were hurt in a ripple-effect crash after one driver ran out of gas on Monday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

Royal Caribbean cruise ship worker rescued by fishermen after going overboard off Southern California coast

A crew member aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued by three fishermen Friday after going overboard miles off Newport Beach.

South Texas bracing for more flash flooding; governor bolsters emergency response

Heavy rain moving through parts of southern Texas this weekend is prompting flash-flood threats through Monday.

Thieves target Wicker Park jewelry store, Chicago police say

Thieves targeted a Chicago jewelry store, stealing over $3,000 worth of jewelry on Monday.

Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms

"I think it was too tough," Trump said in an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night. "And I think -- I think ultimately, that hurt me," he added.

Peoples Gas crews shut down Dan Ryan Expy. exit ramp for 2 weeks

A ramp closure on the Dan Ryan Expressway began on Monday morning.

Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment, government funding deadline loom

Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.

Families receive a helping hand from those following in 'Fred's Footsteps'

The mission of "Fred's Footsteps" is to provide relief to families during the time of a childhood illness.

Pope arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people, not the economy, should come first

Pope Leo's visit to Argentina is by far the most politically delicate of his three-nation South American tour.

Russell Brand faces sentencing after guilty verdict in rape, sexual assault trial

The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Chicago mayoral petition challenges begin as candidates defend ballot access

The petition challenge process that will determine which candidates for mayor appear on Chicago's February ballot began Monday before the Chicago Board of Elections.

17-year-old killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck: officials

A teenage driver was killed in a north suburban crash involving a Chicago Tribune box truck early Monday morning, officials said.

Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say

Polish Police announced the death on Monday morning.

Daughters await Round Lake mother's possible release after 15 months in ICE custody

The daughters of a suburban Chicago woman ordered released on bond are traveling to Kentucky as they wait to learn whether DHS will challenge the decision.

Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights, police say

Human remains were found in a garbage can in the south suburbs on Sunday morning, police said.

Pedicab cyclist hospitalized after being hit by car near Grant Park, CFD says

A pedicab cyclist was hospitalized after being hit by a car downtown on Sunday evening, the Chicago Fire Department said.

Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC's Dana White his press secretary

President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary.

8-year-old Haitian boy placed in federal custody alone after ICE check-in, advocates say

An 8-year-old Haitian boy who lost Temporary Protected Status earlier this year was taken into federal custody during an immigration check-in.

Ukrainian church community honors 26-year-old CPD officer killed while working undercover in 1998

The Ukrainian community at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral honored a fallen hero on Sunday.

Man wanted for breaking into Auburn Gresham home, sexually assaulting woman: police

Chicago police are looking for a man who they say broke into a home and sexually assaulted a woman on the city's South Side on Friday morning.

Man's body pulled from Chicago River near Albany Park, police say

A man's body was pulled from the Chicago River on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Judge blasts administration for planning to deport Iranian immigrants back to Iran during wartime

The Trump administration said during a hearing that it's been making plans to deport Iranian migrants back to Iran during the war, earning a rebuke from a federal judge.

South Carolina dad arrested after allegedly leaving daughter in line for Pokémon cards: Police

Police said the father left his daughter sleeping outside a Target store to hold his place in line for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set.

NVIDIA announces investigation of CEO amid foreign intelligence target allegations

Tech giant NVIDIA has announced an investigation of its CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations that he was the subject of a intelligence-gathering effort by the Chinese.

Philadelphia boycott bike ride: Pro-Palestinian protest includes Philadelphia Jewish restaurant boycott near Rittenhouse Square, draws counterprotest

Organizers of the pro-Palestinian Boycott Bike Ride, led by Philly Bike On Your Left, accuse owners of K'Far, Schlesinger's Deli, Goldie, and more of supporting Israel.

Williams connects with Loveland to set up Santos' winning field goal as Bears edge Buccaneers 27-24

Williams found Loveland for a 38-yard catch to set up Santos' 38-yard field goal as time expired, and the Bears picked up a sloppy 27-24 victory over Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali, India’s most important festival, is celebrated by more than a billion people, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.

Man, woman found dead inside running vehicle in Gage Park garage: police

Two people were found dead inside of a running vehicle on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said.

Our Chicago: Helping Cook County Veterans Get the Benefits They've Earned

Wednesday is Veterans Day, a time for the country to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

1 killed, other hurt in I-94 crash on Chicago's South Side, Illinois State Police say

A person was killed and another was hurt in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Sunday.

Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade gets a magical touch with a Disney-themed nostalgic collection

Relive Thanksgiving magic: Disney and Macy's release nostalgic parade collection.

'I'm a hard yes': Hakeem Jeffries announces support for Hegseth impeachment

Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become the next speaker of the House, was interviewed on "This Week" following Democrats' historic victories in Tuesday's election.

Democrats take the House. Here’s what they plan to investigate and their legislative agenda

"Lawyer up," the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said.

Woman killed in Dan Ryan crash involving semi near Fuller Park, officials say

A woman was killed in a crash involving a semi on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning, officials said.

Man found shot to death in Hegewisch, Chicago police say

A man was found shot to death on the city's Far South Side on Sunday, Chicago police said.

Moped driver fatally shoots man in Little Village, officials say

A moped driver shot and killed a man on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday night, officials said.

SkyRise Chicago draws more than 2,000 climbers to Willis Tower in support of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

More than 2,000 participants climbed the stairs of Willis Tower on Sunday as part of the 18th annual SkyRise Chicago fundraiser benefiting Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

1 killed in Eisenhower Expressway rollover crash on West Side, Illinois State Police say

A person died in a rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday on the city's West Side, Illinois State Police said.

CTA Pink Line disrupted after train collides with vehicle in Lawndale, officials say

A CTA train line was disrupted after a vehicle and a train were involved in a collision Saturday evening on the city's West Side, officials said.

'Doing what's right': Welch speaks after deciding not to seek another term as Illinois House speaker

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch spoke exclusively with ABC7 Chicago Saturday, his first public comments since announcing he would not seek a fourth term as speaker.

Hundreds mourn beloved Rogers Park family of 4 killed in townhome fire

A community on Chicago's North Side continues to mourn as hundreds gathered for a vigil to remember four family members who died in a townhome fire this week.

UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary

UFC boss Dana White said he plans to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday after being offered the job of White House press secretary.

Contract ratified to end Chicago parking attendant strike affecting O'Hare, Soldier Field, hotels

A day after announcing a tentative deal, Chicago parking garage workers have ratified a new contract.

Aurora woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California after parachutes became entangled

Two experienced skydivers, including a Chicago-area woman, who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in Southern California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground.

I-Team Quick Tip: Credit card crisis

Is the cost of living crushing your budget? New data shows the average credit card debt is now more than $40,000. Gen Z is now its fastest-growing group seeking help because inflation is outpacing wages.

New York City Department of Education employee charged with murder in stabbing of jogger

Police have arrested and charged a New York City Department of Education employee with murder in the death of a 28-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed while out for a run.

Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this midterm election. The question is whether they'll stay

Young voters voted overwhelmingly for Democrats in the midterm elections, driven by economic concerns and disillusionment with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.

Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say

A 23-year-old man has now been charged with kidnapping and battery after a police pursuit that began with a suburban assault investigation and ended when the vehicle crashed into a pole on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.

6 killed, 15 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say

At least six people were killed and 15 others were injured after shots were fired in a market square in Krakow, Poland, according to police.

Community fundraiser supports Chicago homeless outreach

An evening of stand-up comedy is helping to provide a bit of warmth to Chicagoans who are experiencing homelessness.

Black Harvest Film Festival returns this month

A cinematic tradition more than three decades strong is back, celebrating Black voices and visions across the diaspora.

Smash-and-grab thieves target at least 5 businesses in Lakeview, Edgewater: VIDEO

Burglars targeted at least five North Side businesses early Saturday morning.

Missing 16-year-old girl last seen in NW Indiana found safe: family

Family members of a 16-year-old girl who was missing in Indiana said the teen has a mental health disorder and was without her medications.