Oscar-winning actor Will Smith steps into the role of Peter in what some critics say is one of the year's best performances. But it is also one of the toughest.  

After review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Illinois will not proceed with a migrant base camp in Brighton Park.

The alleged "shakedown" of a Southwest Side Burger King owner is again the focus of Ed Burke's federal trial on Tuesday.

Construction of a large winterized tent camp for migrants in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood has been temporarily paused by state officials after an environmental report found evidence of potentially toxic chemicals. 

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

A 3-year-old in Merrillville, Indiana was killed, in what police believe, was an accidental shooting.

A woman was struck and killed a vehicle on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat writer Mark Potash believes Matt Eberflus, Justin Fields and Luke Getsy will all be back at Halas Hall next season if the Bears don't fall flat in their last 5 games

An influencer who staged a California plane crash to make a YouTube video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for obstructing the investigation by destroying the wreckage, the U.S. Justice Department. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-youtuber-who-staged-california-plane-crash-gets-6-months-in-prison-for-obstructing-investigation/

The field of candidates onstage for the fourth Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/politics/ap-four-republicans-will-be-on-stage-for-the-fourth-presidential-debate-heres-whos-in-and-whos-out/

Chicago has one of the hottest food scenes in the country, and while many associated this scene with the West Loop or River North, foodies in the know, say you can find some of the most delicious and exciting foods in the neighborhoods. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/in-chicagos-food-scene-secret-to-phenomenal-food-might-not-always-be-the-location/

A man was hospitalized after a shooting inside a store in Gary, Indiana, on Monday afternoon, police say.

Construction of a large winterized tent camp for migrants in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood has been temporarily paused by state officials after an environmental report found evidence of potentially toxic chemicals.