CHICAGO (WGN) — It’s been more than a year since WGN reporter Winnie Dortch survived a domestic violence attack. On Oct. 7, 2024, an incident in Cleveland almost kept Dortch from returning home to ...

WGN Radio’s afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about some of the highlights of his career and his forty years at WGN Radio. He also jokes about what he’ll do ...

HUNTLEY, Ill. (WGN) — A northwest suburban pair is accused of sexual conduct with an animal after police learned of a video of a man engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a dog. Huntley police ...

Chris Hemsworth, Alzheimer's and why Hollywood is suddenly obsessed with caregiving Wildlife park sees "glimmer of hope" as it begins euthanizing lions I Asked Hunt's If You Need to Refrigerate ...

B-movie filmmaker David “The Rock” Nelson premiered his 29th annual Halloween film on WGN Morning News Friday, titled “Gator Man.” Nelson is known for his homemade monster films, such as “Horny Toad ...

An expo in Ravenswood is showcasing the work of bootmakers, shoemakers, tanneries and other leather-goods artisans this weekend. Local marching band wins U.S. Bands national title Wendy’s set to close ...

HANOVER PARK, Ill. (WGN) — The October arrest of a suburban police officer by immigration agents had all of hoopla we’ve come to expect from Homeland Security: A right wing influencer and his camera ...

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Phineas, a 7-year-old male cat who was rescued from a life on the streets. Phineas is a very affectionate cat who loves spending time indoors and playing ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Tony’s Deli in Edison Park did not skip a beat after an overnight burglary. The business opened at 9 a.m. Saturday as usual and was met with an overwhelming show of community support.

Robert Wagner has owned a condo in Glendale Heights for decades. So, imagine his surprise when he recently arrived at his one-bedroom unit to find someone he never met was inside. Cowboys defensive ...

Last week of October was perfectly pleasant if you are a fan of seasonal temps. Every single day of the last 7 days of the month were spot on for this time of year. And November starting out yesterday ...

CHICAGO — A man is dead, and an investigation is underway on Friday morning after an early morning shooting on the city’s Far South Side. According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded just ...