Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children. It would add new regulations intended to protect kids from falling through the cracks.

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.

The Cubs went from Arizona to Japan, went back to Phoenix to face the Diamondbacks and then traveled to Northern California. Now, it's time for the Cubs to come home.

A Joliet man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking his wife.  Alastair Williams, 50, was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated ...

President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs went into effect Thursday. The 25% tariffs apply to imported cars to the U.S. and Trump ...

A 33-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Gurnee near Delany Road and Sunset Avenue.  Initial reports suggested a hit-and-run, but authorities later confirmed the driver had stopped ...

The Taste of Iceland cultural festival is back from April 3-5, bringing a celebration of Icelandic food, music and more to venues across Chicago.

April is National Volunteer Month and it's the perfect time to start getting more involved in your community.

More than a week has passed since a single Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois hit a staggering $349 million jackpot, yet the winner remains unidentified.

Stellantis NV, the company that manufactures Ram trucks and Jeeps, is reportedly temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities and pausing production in Canada and Mexico.

From historic city firehouse to beautiful steakhouse, the Chicago Firehouse restaurant is celebrating its 25th anniversary ...

It's Poetry Month at Chicago public libraries. Throughout April there are several different workshops, open mics and readings ...