Washington Post reporter Andrea Sachs wrote about what tourists should know about the recent attacks on MGM & Caesar's, and steps that should be taken to protect yourself during travel. Read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/09/19/vegas-casino-hacks-slot-machines-hotel-keys/

An investigation is underway after three people were found unresponsive in an Edgewater building Friday morning, Chicago fire officials said.

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.

The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Michigan. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/uaw-threaten-to-expand-strikes-against-big-3-automakers-friday/

The City Council Committee of Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a meeting Friday to discuss the ongoing Migrant crisis.

A Chicago man accused of sexual assault, robbery, and escaping from electronic monitoring is back behind bars after he was tracked down in Oregon, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Another Powerball drawing Saturday night, another chance at a jackpot that is inching toward $1 billion. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-lottery/ap-powerball-jackpot-nears-1-billion-after-long-drought-of-winners/

House Republicans advanced a GOP-crafted stopgap bill Friday to avoid a government shutdown, clearing a key procedural hurdle even as some hard-line Republicans oppose the legislation.

An investigation is underway after three people were found unresponsive in an Edgewater building Friday morning, Chicago fire officials said.

Mick Jagger says he’s considering one day donating his song catalog to charity. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/music/mick-jagger-floats-donating-song-catalog-to-charity/

The iconic Signature Room at the former John Hancock building abruptly closed Thursday morning and those who have put down money to reserve the restaurant for their special occasion said they're out of a place and money. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/reservation-holders-frustrated-after-signature-room-abruptly-closes-without-notice/

Lawyer and student debt expert Rae Kaplan appeared on the WGN-TV News at 4pm to talk about the end of the pause of student loan payments which happens on October 1st. For more information: https://www.financialrelief.com/

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) said Friday they concluded its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations by CPD officers against migrants and they were unsubstantiated.