In Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks more money for Chicago and talks Bears
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT…
Rolison represents again as Cubs' winning streak reaches seven
Ryan Rolison doesn’t have his own entrance music, like Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” which heralded Cubs closer Danny Palen…
Man fatally shot in West Englewood
A man was fatally shot Tuesday night in West Englewood, according to Chicago police.The man, 47, was standing outside in…
Man pulled from lake in Kenwood dies
Chicago police have launched a death investigation after a man was recovered from Lake Michigan Tuesday night, according…
Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and…
Will Illinois lawmakers pass bill to limit cell phones in schools?
Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill this month to limit cell phone use in schools.…
Why the end of Spirit Airlines could mean higher fares for everyone
Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.…
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to pol…
Chicago police sergeant charged with fraud tied to $41K in COVID relief funds
A Chicago police sergeant is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say she illegally obtained over $41,000 in p…
Michael Conforto's walk-off homer proves he's not done yet
Michael Conforto’s wife, Cabernet, sent the video to his phone Monday night while he was still at the ballpark: their 2½…
Former Waukegan cop convicted of reckless conduct in handcuff throwing case
Sentencing is set for June 11.…
Michael Conforto's walk-off homer caps Cubs' rally to beat Reds
Folks are trained to pay attention to the weather at Wrigley Field.They can tell you how the Cubs are faring this season…
Michael Conforto comes through in a pinch as streaking Cubs rally in 9th for 5-4 win over Reds
CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer, and the Chicago Cubs ralli…
Chicago’s coyotes — the 'ghosts of the city' — help balance urban ecosystem
Chicago is home to 1,700 coyotes, which have been studied for 26 years, revealing that they are highly adaptable and int…
White Sox sign outfielder Randal Grichuk, put outfielder Austin Hays on injured list
ANAHEIM, Calif. — White Sox outfielder Austin Hays made it back for a couple of days from an injured right hamstring, bu…
Alex Bregman bringing every-day energy to Cubs
The play’s the thing? That’s “Hamlet.”To play’s the thing? That’s Alex Bregman.“That’s it,” said Bregman, who has played…
Rovito out on $1 million bond as court proceedings begin in Operation Porterhouse Parlay case
HAMMOND, Ind. (WGN) — Fillippo Rovito is out on $1 million bond after a federal court appearance on Monday in an alleged…
Ukrainian man's indictment for bilking billionaire out of $450 million runs through Chicago
A man accused of stealing $450 million from a Mexican billionaire while posing as an associate of the wealthy Astor fami…
Remaining 'Broadview Six' defendants move to disclose grand jury transcripts, drop conspiracy charges
Four remaining members of the so-called “Broadview Six” filed a motion Monday urging a federal judge to release grand ju…
Political Consultant Running for Governor as Independent
Long-time political consultant Collin Corbett is severing ties with the Republican Party and launching a campaign for Go…