WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek will kick off the second annual Civic Awareness Series at the Schaumburg Township District Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27. From 7 to 8 p.m., both in person and ...

Charlie Engle is no stranger to failure or success; he has experienced both in his journey to overcome addiction. Now, Engle ...

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to make sure your plants are getting the right amount of light, how to deal with the ...

Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the ...

Friday marked 10 years since Quintonio LeGrier, a 19-year-old experiencing a mental health crisis, was fatally shot by ...

A Zion, Illinois woman accused of fatally striking a man with her car while live-streaming on TikTok is now facing felony ...

Forever Fortunate Felines stopped by WGN Midday News Friday morning to discuss their adoption event. It’s being held Saturday ...

Catholics celebrated Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Christmas day, led by Cardinal Blasé Cupich, who requested a special prayer for Rev. Greg Sakowicz, who was unable to attend due to an ...

Chicago has given the world so many firsts…. From the pinball machine to popcorn, even the first automobile race. But did you know one of the most iconic Christmas characters of all time was ...

CHICAGO ( WGN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning after dozens of people across the country became sick in a salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters.

According to the CDC, 64 people in 22 states have been infected with the same strain of salmonella. At least 20 people have been hospitalized, a rate higher than usually seen in outbreaks traced to ...

Drivers are facing some backups on Wednesday morning amid a shooting investigation along the Kennedy Expressway in West Town.