Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator’s office announced.  “Senator Graham’s family appreciates…

The Supreme Court shut the door on President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions on Tuesday, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts w…

Authorities and residents searched tornado-ravaged areas and assessed damage Friday after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago, leaving several hundred thousand cus…

At least three tornadoes touched down in communities outside Chicago, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles, while storms grounded flights and knocked out power for hundreds of thou…

Stacey King, the longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster who won three NBA titles with the team during the 1990s, has died at age 59, the team announced early Sunday afternoon.

HAMMOND, Ind. — The Chicago Bears appear to be headed to Northwest Indiana after the board of directors voted to advance its stadium project. The Bears stated that they believe the site, near Wolf …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history by a margin of 0.0233 seconds…

60 years ago, May 23, 1963, the voice of Steve King was first heard on WJOB Radio in Hammond, Indiana. As Steve continues his broadcasting adventures in 2026 along with Johnnie Putman Saturday nigh…

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday, citing her husband’s battle with a rare form of bone cancer. “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extreme…

His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Saturday were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner after loud bangs were heard. Three shots were heard, with people seen running thro…

CHICAGO — A suspect is in custody on Saturday after two officers were shot at a hospital on the city’s North Side, police sources confirm. According to multiple police sources, two officers w…

Alan Osmond, who with his siblings was part of the musical group “The Osmonds,” has died at the age of 76, according to a family spokesperson.

April 17, 2026 City Club event description: Governor JB Pritzker Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois on Jan. 14, 2019. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of…

When you think of Bob Dylan, what comes to mind? A cultural revolutionary, right? Lyrics, musicianship, even painting. But did you know Bob Dylan was a filmmaker? Fellow filmmaker Michael Glover Sm…

A specific lot of extended-release Xanax (alprazolam) tablets are being voluntarily recalled by the American pharmaceutical company Viatris Inc.

The defect can cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Click here to watch the Service in Loving Memory of Orion Samuelson at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, IL, April 10, 2026.

Artemis II’s trip voyage into space will have an exciting conclusion Friday with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

A public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide has been retracted.

BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, …

The world can watch along as the crew of the Artemis II undertakes their history-making lunar flyby on Monday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky on Monday in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also receives the right…

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss all things Easter weekend. From the Triduum, including Easter Sunday, to the potential visit of Chicago’s own P…

You should stop using the pans immediately.

America’s hunger for Mandarin Orange Chicken is apparently showing no signs of waning.

President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past yea…

Irish writer Colm Tóibín is a master, whether it’s his novels like Brooklyn or Nora Webster or The Testament of Mary, he has a settled style of writing that brings you not just to a place but to a …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide under a Walmart store bran…

Now is the time to put your hummingbird feeders up.

Today is the last day to snag fantastic deals on all things travel, including luggage, organizing gear, electronics and more.

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to multiple reports.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Spa…

There are so many home deals worth shopping during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale!

Alright, it’s time to move to the edge of your seat. Nick Petrie joins Steve to talk about his new thriller, The Dark Time. It’s the ninth book in his acclaimed Peter Ash series. The book takes on …

Shop the best Big Spring Sale deals our editors could find in beauty, electronics and more.

More food items have been added to a nationwide recall that involves millions of pounds of food sold nationwide in stores, including Trader Joe’s, according to a Food and Drug Administration …

More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges sold across the country have been recalled due to a malfunction that left dozens of customers injured.

Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor known for his appearances in “The Way of the Dragon” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family announced Friday.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of children’s ibuprofen after complaints of the presence of a “foreign substance.”

A black bear unexpectedly wandered into the background of a live KTLA report Sunday morning as crews covered an earlier bear encounter.

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March 10, 2026 City Club event description: The Honorable Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundation where she is overseeing the …