CHICAGO, January 7, 2026 — Local political powerhouse Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV is launching a brand new political show, “The Point,” hosted by Political Editor Tahman Bradley, on Monday, January 26th ...

WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek will kick off the second annual Civic Awareness Series at the Schaumburg Township District Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27. From 7 to 8 p.m., both in person and online ...

Neil Young was angry when he sat down to write the lyrics to 1988’s “This Note’s for You.” Throughout the decade, he’d seen everyone from Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson to David Bowie and Tina ...

Gestational diabetes is on the rise. It’s a significant increase that could have a long term impact on families. Northwestern Medicine conducted the research that included studying more than 12 ...

GARY, Ind. — Drivers are facing some backups early Wednesday morning following a deadly rollover crash involving a semi along I-80/94 in northwest Indiana. Authorities said the crash unfolded around 2 ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – Less than a month before early voting begins in the March 17 Illinois primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has built a commanding lead in the Democratic contest for U.S. Senate, ...

BARRINGTON, Ill. (WGN) – The owners of a luxury consignment shop in the northwest suburbs have poured everything into building their boutique. They say they are devastated after a group of suspects ...

At least six people, including four children, were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a fire erupted at an apartment building on the West Side. Opinion: The American empire has entered its ...

California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday. Transportation Secretary ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, head to the Historic Pullman Foundation’s Exhibit Hall for a one-of-a-kind model train experience. It’s an interactive event the ...

CHICAGO — Police are searching for answers on Saturday morning after a man was found dead inside a home on the city’s South Side overnight. According to police, officers were first called to the scene ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s Dean Richards is offering a look at some of the shows and events taking place around Chicagoland this weekend. On stage, the Drury Lane Theater presents it’s production of the hit ...