CHICAGO (WGN) — Nearly a week after new rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) went into effect, Illinois politicians and advocacy groups continue to assess the impact ...

OAK LAWN, Ill. — A 18-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his father to death Monday in Oak Lawn. Sami Mdanat is facing a charge of first-degree murder and was in ...

(NewsNation) – There is optimism on Wall Street that the U.S. and Iran may be moving close to a deal that could allow oil shipments to flow freely through the Strait of Hormuz again. The price of ...

WGN entertainment producer Tyra Martin caught up with the cast of Mortal Kombat II in Los Angeles to find out which Morning News anchor they’d choose as their fighter: Paul, Pat, Robin or Larry? Love ...

Isabel Klee has fostered dozens of rescue dogs, sharing their stories with millions of followers on her social media account @SimonSits. Her new memoir reveals personal challenges and ...

*NOTE: This article is now an almanac of Wednesday’s weather. We have published a new forecast story for Thursday. Wednesday was another cool day across Chicagoland. The early morning official low was ...

Among them were Yvette Jones Swanson, who continues to help veterans find stable housing, and Damon and Nicole Reed, the husband-and-wife team behind the powerful murals across the South Side that ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – The Deputy District Director to an Illinois United States congressman has been indicted on federal fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois said ...

(NEXSTAR) — The CEO of Chipotle is once again encouraging you to “ask for a little more” if you feel like you’re being skimped on your bowl. Chipotle, well-known for its bowls, burritos, and chips and ...

ROUND LAKE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — Round Lake Heights police said Wednesday that the department is investigating an incident at an area middle school after six students were hospitalized after ingesting ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct attribution to the reporter who originally coined the phrase “Blue dot fever.” (NEXSTAR) — Recently, you may have noticed a wave of high-profile ...

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