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Bears' 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman checks all boxes at safety, but they had more pressing NFL Draft needs

Even with highly ranked players available at premium positions when the Bears chose at No. 25 in the first round of the …

Chicago Sun-Times · 25d ago
Culture

WGN Films follow up: Did police ignore lead in student’s killing?

It was a murder case that rocked a college town. Back in 1993, Jennifer Lockmiller, a student at Illinois State Universi…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Sports

Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft

PITTSBURGH, Penn. (WGN) — With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
General

Desire to move to US drops to new low: Survey

"The trend first rose sharply in 2016 and continued across multiple years, suggesting a broader shift in outlook rather …

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Food

Ex-police officer accused of planning New Orleans mass shooting, deputies say

His reported threats were to shoot at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, deputies say.…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Food

Man pleads guilty to weapons charge in connection with shooting death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera

A plea bargain has been reached in connection with the deadly shooting of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera.…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Politics

Exclusive Interview: House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch on future of megaproject bill, millionaire's tax

The Illinois House approved a long awaited megaprojects bill on Wednesday, in hopes of stopping the Chicago Bears from m…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Culture

No injuries in Yellow Line derailment

No one was injured after a Yellow Line train derailed Thursday, cutting off service to the Yellow and Purple Lines while…

Chicago Sun-Times · 25d ago
Real Estate

Arlington Heights residents cautiously optimistic as Bears stadium bill passes Illinois House

Many Arlington Heights residents are hoping to see construction begin soon on a new Chicago Bears stadium after the Illi…

WGN TV Chicago · 25d ago
Events

Murakami homers for 5th straight game as Montgomery, Vargas keep up White Sox’ siege in loss

PHOENIX —Make it five in a row for raking White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami, who homered in yet another game Wednesday …

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
Sports

Cubs win eighth straight behind Matthew Boyd's return, Ben Brown's relief work

Matthew Boyd finally joined the party. Michael Busch left the premises for the first time this season. Ben Brown, the mo…

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
Neighborhoods

Man charged in attempted first degree murder of 26-year-old woman

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted first degree murder after a 26-year-old woman was stabbed and seriously in…

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
General

NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway after 7-year hiatus

For the first time in seven years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.…

WGN TV Chicago · 26d ago
Culture

Wrigley rat spooks Phillies, amuses Cubs fans

The Canada goose that parked itself in the Wrigley Field outfield Monday night, now that was funny.The Norway rat that j…

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
Culture

Senators to introduce 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act' for SNAP recipients

A bipartisan group of Senators on Tuesday introduced the "Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act" to help Supplemental Nutrition Ass…

WGN TV Chicago · 26d ago
Neighborhoods

Lending a hand: Chicago Catholic School students build 3D printed prosthetics for people in need

Students from three Chicago Catholic Schools; Alphonsus Academy in Lake View, St. Ann school in Pilsen and St. Malachy s…

WGN TV Chicago · 26d ago
Sports

Will this time be different? Sky push for a fresh start

There are two distinct feelings coming out of Sky training camp.One comes from Courtney Vandersloot and Azurá Stevens—wh…

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
Real Estate

Property owner seeks court intervention to fully reopen Oak Park hospital

A lawsuit has been filed after an Oak Park hospital was recently shut down.…

WGN TV Chicago · 26d ago
Events

Inside-the-park homer feels right as career-first for White Sox rookie grinder Sam Antonacci

PHOENIX — Sam Antonacci can hit it over the fence. The Springfield native hit seven home runs in the minor leagues and o…

Chicago Sun-Times · 26d ago
General

Detainees train shelter dogs for therapy, adoption through Cook County Sheriff’s Office program

A program run by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office called Tails of Redemption is helping detainees and dogs find purpose …

WGN TV Chicago · 27d ago
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