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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 …