The Leo High School choir finished fourth in "America's Got Talent," earning praise for their talent and symbolic representation of faith and brotherhood.

A Chicago Police officer is indicted for allegedly participating in a "straw purchase" of firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, intended for smuggling to Mexico.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul files a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration law that would defund Planned Parenthood and affect reproductive healthcare, joined by a coalition of states.

Chicago Police are looking for Elizabeth Parks, missing since September 17 and possibly in need of medical attention. She's a 45-year-old white female, 5'4", with brown hair and blue eyes. Public assistance is sought in the search.

Metra is trialing a new Café Car with social seating on Rock Island Line and other lines this fall, seeking passenger feedback to evaluate the concept's potential permanent implementation.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help to find Karissa Caro, a missing 43-year-old woman, last seen on N. Kenmore, who may need medical attention.

The CDC reports a nearly 70% rise in U.S. 'nightmare bacteria' infections since 2019, with the NDM gene creating highly drug-resistant strains and few effective antibiotics available.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find missing 15-year-old Demarrion Ray, who has mental health issues and was last seen with a nose polyp and silver earrings.

Chicago businesses are enhancing security after a spate of burglaries in several neighborhoods, prompting a Chicago Police Department alert with prevention tips.

Chicago is experiencing an extended period of warm weather with temperatures consistently above normal, clear skies, and only slight wind variations expected.

A pregnant woman and her unborn child were fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Waukegan, Chicago suburbs. The suspect, Rosalinda Vaca, has been charged.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged Sinaloa Cartel members with running a substantial drug pipeline into the U.S., particularly affecting southern Illinois.

St. Alphonsus Church in Lakeview, Chicago, kicks off its 23rd annual Oktoberfest this weekend, with German food, music, and beers. Admissions are $10 on Friday and Saturday and a $5 donation on Sunday.