U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international resources are stretched by the new global risks raised by the Israel-Hamas conflict. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/russia-ukraine-crisis/ap-us-defense-secretary-austin-makes-unannounced-visit-to-ukraine/

There was a heavy police presence at a Hilton Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace overnight.

WGN Radio's Kevin Powell joins Chris Boden to dive into the hottest topics involving the Bears, Cubs and White Sox.

The site of a future migrant camp on the City’s Southwest Side is nearing completion, despite protests and opposition from the surrounding community. WGN's Angelica Sanchez reports on the story.

More info: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/brighton-park-migrant-camp-nearing-completion-despite-opposition/

A flight to beat all destinations to support children as they battle medical issues, United Airlines is hosting their 'Fantasy Flight' for families with children who have serious illnesses. WGN's Sean Lewis reports on the story.

The site of a future migrant camp on the City's Southwest Side is nearing completion, despite protests and opposition from the surrounding community. WGN's Angelica Sanchez reports on the story.

The group "My Block, My Hood, My City" mobilized a small army of volunteers to light up King Drive for the holidays Saturday.

WGN's Christine Flores takes you to Lake Forest on this edition of Weekend Break where a non-profit org is spending the holiday season doing their part to help feed impoverished children in the Chicagoland area.

WGN's Judy Wang travels to Navy pier to cover a yearly tradition that brings thousands of families Christmas trees across the City of Chicago.

A man has been charged after a 9-month-old girl was shot in the head in Washington Park, according to Chicago police. WGN's Andrea Medina reports on the story.

More info: https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/charges-pending-in-shooting-of-9-month-old-girl-in-washington-park-police/

A man who Elk Grove Village police say was armed with a knife was shot and killed by officers Friday evening.

A 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after he fell from a four-story window on the city's North Side Friday night, police said.

READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/hinsdale-high-school-basketball-player-reinstated-after-lawsuit-claimed-he-was-unfairly-cut/