CHICAGO – Should former police officers be allowed to profit from marijuana sales—after years of putting people behind bars for it? That’s the debate unfolding in Chicago’s 40th Ward. Ald. Andre...

CHICAGO – A Rockford man has been charged in connection with the reported kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl on Tuesday. What we know: Gary Brown, 64, has been charged with aggravated kidnapping a...

For the first time in five years, there will be Chicago Cubs blue in the MLB postseason. The Cubs beat NL Central rival Pittsburgh 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon, and officially clinched a berth in the 20...

HINSDALE – Police in a Chicago suburb are warning commuters about rail safety after video captured a person crawling underneath a stopped Metra train.  What we know: The incident occurred at the...

CHICAGO – Today will be sunny with highs in the mid 80s. Cooler temps return today along the lake, and counties SW will flirt with 90! Looking Ahead: Tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the mid...

SHOREWOOD, Ill. – A shooting damaged Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel’s home in Shorewood, though police say the incident was not politically motivated. What we know: Around 4:50 a.m. Tue...

No. 24 Notre Dame faces a familiar predicament — two early-season losses has left no margin for error. The circumstances have changed, though. This time, it’s the usually stout Fighting Irish de...

Earlier this week, the NFL came across a troubling conflict of interest. Tom Brady, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, NFL legend, FOX broadcaster and now-minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, was...

Is Caleb Williams the Bears’ problem? | 1st & North On this episode of 1st & North, Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down all the key moments and storylines from Week 2 of the season....

CHICAGO – Cook County officials hope to pass a resolution requiring better communication from federal agents about their activities, and they want Congressional oversight and accountability from...