Popular dessert recalled in 7 states, including Illinois, over glass contamination
Aldi is recalling a dessert sold in seven states over possible glass contamination.…
Group of Illinois lawmakers exploring new revenue options
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT…
Cybersecurity incident affecting Canvas service at Central IL colleges, universities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Central Illinois students and instructors are currently being affected by a cybersecurity inci…
There's a new item on some Costco food court menus – here's what it replaced
Hungry Costco shoppers will soon have a new menu item to choose from, but fans of the Combo Calzone may be less thrilled…
Cubs walk off Reds — of course — for third straight night and 14th straight win at home
The can’t-lose Cubs needed 10 innings to beat the Reds 7-6 on a wild, weird, not entirely wonderful Wednesday at Wrigley…
Young adults fuel growth in Catholic Church attendance and conversions
Pope Leo's influence has sparked a resurgence in Catholicism, with many young people seeking depth of relationship with …
College students overestimate starting salaries by $24K: Survey
College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.…
PlayStation users could get refunds in Sony settlement
Sony was accused of monopolizing the market and driving up prices for specific digital games purchased through the PlayS…
Obama Presidential Center sells out first month hours after tickets become available
Just hours after going on sale Wednesday morning, tickets for the Obama Center sold out for the first month, with more f…
Purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note unsealed
“NO FUN — NOT WORTH IT!!…
Forecast: Decreasing clouds; frost advisory overnight
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Becoming clear and chilly for the season with patchy frost developing. Lows ranging from the low/mid 30…
In Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks more money for Chicago and talks Bears
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT…
Rolison represents again as Cubs' winning streak reaches seven
Ryan Rolison doesn’t have his own entrance music, like Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” which heralded Cubs closer Danny Palen…
Man fatally shot in West Englewood
A man was fatally shot Tuesday night in West Englewood, according to Chicago police.The man, 47, was standing outside in…
Man pulled from lake in Kenwood dies
Chicago police have launched a death investigation after a man was recovered from Lake Michigan Tuesday night, according…
Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and…
Will Illinois lawmakers pass bill to limit cell phones in schools?
Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill this month to limit cell phone use in schools.…
Why the end of Spirit Airlines could mean higher fares for everyone
Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.…
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to pol…
Chicago police sergeant charged with fraud tied to $41K in COVID relief funds
A Chicago police sergeant is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say she illegally obtained over $41,000 in p…