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Police said several suspects began knocking on a man's door while he was sleeping, prompting him to wake up and step outside the room.

Man wounded in shooting at suburban Red Roof Inn

Today marked the fourth consecutive win for Minnesota, while Illinois dropped its second straight loss.

Minnesota defeats No. 24 Illinois for the Golden Gophers’ 4th straight win

A woman crashed into a home after being shot while driving in a funeral procession, police say.

Woman driving in funeral procession shot and killed in Dixmoor

All aboard: a holiday staple is returning soon.

Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train returning to the Chicago area -- with more stops than last year

A case of tuberculosis was confirmed in an individual connected to Elmhurst University this week, with health officials investigating two other suspected cases linked to the school.

Tuberculosis case connected to Elmhurst University confirmed: officials

The Chicago Bears are looking to bounce back from one of the franchise's most devastating regular season losses in recent memory, falling to the Washington Commanders as time expired last week.

What time do the Bears play on Sunday? When to watch their Week 9 matchup vs. Arizona

Belli is staying on the North Side.

Cody Bellinger picks up 2025 option with Cubs, will not be free agent

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ differing styles were on full display during dueling rallies last night in Milwaukee, the largest city in one of the nation’s most important swing states.

Trump and Harris offer split-screen closing messages in dueling Milwaukee rallies

As many in the Chicago area felt their first blast of cold weather this week, it will start to feel much more like the seasons ahead as daylight saving time officially comes to an end overnight.

Daylight saving time to end as clocks 'fall back' overnight. Here's what to know

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection after closure of dozens of restaurants in 2024

October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks.

Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.

Getting good sleep during peak election season can be tough. Here are four ways you can get better sleep during this time, according to sleep experts.

25% of adults say they're experiencing ‘electsomnia': 3 simple ways to get better sleep now and after the election day

The body of a 75-year-old man was recovered from Lake Michigan in Rogers Park by authorities, according to police.

Body of 75-year-old man recovered from Lake Michigan in Rogers Park

Parents of children in need of running a quick errand may often dream of opting out of battling with their kids for a short trip to the store, but how old do kids legally need to be to stay home alone?

When are kids allowed to stay home alone? Here's what the law is in Illinois

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Most states with abortion bans don’t allow citizen-led ballot initiatives, but that hasn’t stopped activists from harnessing the backlash.

In states without abortion on the ballot, the issue is still driving votes

Two college football teams in the country face off tonight on NBC and Peacock TV! Don't miss it as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Iowa Hawkeyes! 🏈

As the U.S. vice president and a current presidential candidate, Kamala Harris’ workdays are lengthy — so she builds them around the same daily morning routine.

Kamala Harris: This morning routine helps me work 15 hours a day—'no matter how little sleep I get'

Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people.

Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the government is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people.

Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.

Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election

A federal grand jury has convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 drug raid that left her dead.

Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid

Rainy days will soon be upon us.

Weekend sunshine, beautiful conditions to precede several rounds of rain

Chicago-area residents looking to get away to Europe will soon have another option.

American Airlines to offer daily flights from Chicago to Naples beginning next year

An immigration detainer has been lodged for the suspect facing hate crime and terrorism charges in the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man.

ICE issued immigration detainer on West Rogers Park shooting suspect facing hate crime, terrorism charges

Peanut, who has amassed more than half a million Instagram followers, was euthanized by officials to be tested for rabies.

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanized after it was taken from owner's New York state home