Anna Savchenko

The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.

A new poll finds support across the political spectrum for funding for colleges that serve underrepresented students.

Trial gets underway for a man charged with killing 7 people during a 2022 July 4th parade near Chicago. His father served time for helping his then-teenage son secure a gun license, despite red flags.

The Illinois High School Association sanctioned girls flag football this year, one of many states to do so amid a national wave of attention for the burgeoning sport.

College and high school student leaders from across the country came together at a Chicago summit to discuss political issues, and promote constructive dialogue as a way to bridge polarizing divides.

A Chicago man is suing 27 women in the Chicago Facebook Group "Are we dating the same guy." Attorneys for the man liken disparaging remarks made about him to a digital scarlet letter.

Is it a squirrel? No, it looks like a rat, and the splat of an imprint on a Chicago sidewalk is getting lots of attention as people come to take a look.

NASCAR says its audience has grown more diverse over the last decade. But fans say the industry has a long way to go.