Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch ...

Friday marked 10 years since Quintonio LeGrier, a 19-year-old experiencing a mental health crisis, was fatally shot by Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo.

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country’s fragile ...

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: City Council ...

Happy Winter Solstice! The word “solstice” is Latin for “sun standing”. It’s named for how the sun will arc to about the same ...

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to break down year-end economic trends, including inflation, ...

A longtime Chicago resident who was born in Bulgaria died in custody on Monday, Dec. 15, at a U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) facility in Michigan.

Forever Fortunate Felines stopped by WGN Midday News Friday morning to discuss their adoption event. It’s being held Saturday ...

U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël to claim victory in a World Cup slalom Monday. In the last World Cup race before Christmas, Noël had ...

The Bears topped the New York Giants 37-9 in the NFL title game at Wrigley Field for the team’s fifth championship — and first back-to-back titles. All four of the Bears’ touchdowns were scored in the ...

After clips of a Chicago mother being attacked by students sparked outrage, police announced a new development that many have been waiting for. Update: Dec. 22 at 2:31 p.m. The Root previously ...

President and CEO of Choose Chicago, Kristen Reynolds joins Lisa Dent to discuss what people can expect when they attend Chicago’s historic live NYE Countdown on Dick Clark’s New ...