After Illinois lifted its moratorium on construction of new nuclear power plants, Gov. JB Pritzker instructed state agencies ...

South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most ...

Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center on Friday.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logged 2,318 cases of measles as of Thursday, according to an agency ...

A new documentary explores the American Dream and what’s happened to it. And a major pickleball tournament comes to the Chicago area.

The paddle sport has exploded in popularity in recent years. The Chicago Slice is among several teams competing this week in a four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in suburban Northbrook.

As the country faces unprecedented affordability crises, rising mental and physical health issues, and a polarizing political climate, a new documentary seeks to discover whether the American Dream ...

In addition to Saturday’s All-Star game at the United Center and Friday’s three-point contest at Wintrust Arena, events will be taking place around the city throughout the weekend.

The Chicago Police Department’s forensics division has earned national accreditation, an achievement officials say will aid the department in its mission. The CPD on Thursday announced that its ...

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

The ACLU of Illinois sued the city three years ago on behalf of five Chicagoans, calling the Chicago Police Department's use of traffic stops the latest chapter in CPD's “long and sordid history” of ...

Chicago Public Schools is facing a massive budget gap — two board members on the path ahead. And two independent congressional candidates are removed from the ballot. On the show: Chicago Board of ...