A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-federal-appeals-court-deals-blow-to-voting-rights-act-ruling-that-private-plaintiffs-cant-sue/

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military was aware of Hamas ' plan to launch an attack on Israeli soil over a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation that killed hundreds of people, The New York Times reported Friday.

Chicago's winter parking ban goes into effect, but what does that exactly mean for street parking in the City?

Firefighters battled an extra-alarm fire at an apartment building in Cicero that has left dozens of people displaced.

The Glen Ellyn Police Department have arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself to school children in the western suburbs earlier this fall. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/glen-ellyn-police-arrest-man-who-allegedly-exposed-himself-to-kids-on-their-way-home-from-school/

The judge in former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s corruption trial denied a defense motion for a mistrial Thursday. WGN's Dana Rebik recaps today's proceedings and what to expect from the trial tomorrow.

More info: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/ed-burke-trial-judge-denies-mistrial-request-after-witness-statement-on-corruption/

Sixty-five years ago Friday marks one of the worst school fires in our nation’s history. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/survivors-of-our-lady-of-the-angels-tell-their-story-on-solemn-anniversary/

A Chicago police officer was charged and relieved of police powers after allegedly falsely reporting a robbery. WGN's Andrea Medina reports on the story.

More info: https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/cpd-officer-charged-relieved-of-police-powers-after-allegedly-false-reporting-robbery/

Report: Residents near Sterigenics facility could face increased risk of cancer

There are just hours left until Chicago's winter parking ban goes into effect, but what does that exactly mean for street parking in the City? WGN's Jenna Barnes gives you the details.

The Israeli military said Thursday that two Israeli hostages were released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/israel-hamas-conflict/israel-says-two-more-hostages-have-been-released-from-gaza-strip/

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in a nationally televised event on Thursday night that will feature two young, high-profile leaders with presidential aspirations who may have to wait for future cycles to realize them. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-desantis-and-newsom-will-face-off-in-a-fox-news-event-featuring-two-governors-with-white-house-hopes/

Police in Dallas, Texas, issued an arrest warrant for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller, who is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman Wednesday. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/sports/bills-star-von-miller-accused-of-assaulting-pregnant-woman-in-texas/