3+ hour, 7+ min ago  (154+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is in custody after Chicago police said a two-year-old boy got a hold of a gun and fatally shot himself Sunday. The boy has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as Jamonte Shaw....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (126+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five police officers were struck by a driver while dispersing a crowd early Sunday, Chicago police said. It happened at about 3: 20 a. m. in the 1200 block of S. Loomis Street, police said. CPD officers were on foot dispersing a large gathering…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (456+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated on Friday that he is optimistic that lawmakers will pass the so-called mega projects bill that could keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. But they are racing against a rapidly approaching deadline. The…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (113+ words) Chicago, Bears held meetings on terms for new lakefront stadium, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office says ABC7 Chicago Chicago, Bears held meetings on terms for new lakefront stadium, Mayor Johnson's office says CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bears had recent meetings with Chicago's…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (409+ words) 'Schlitz was sent down on train cars to Chicago after the great Chicago fire' MILWAUKEE -- Schlitz beer, a Milwaukee icon and once the largest brewer in America, is being retired after 177 years, as Pabst Brewing Company has ceased production. Founded…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (141+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspect is in custody after allegedly stealing a Cook County sheriff's vehicle in Chicago and leading police on a chase on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said. ISP said a suspect stole the squad car somewhere in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (111+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A date is now set for Ford City Mall on Chicago's South Side to close for good. A judge ruled that the mall must close by noon on June 22. The City of Chicago filed an emergency motion to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (220+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday marks one year since Pope Leo became pontiff. Pope Leo spent the morning in Pompei, Italy, greeting the faithful. Affectionately known as "Chicago's pope," his election remains a source of pride for his hometown. There are many…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (146+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A viral robot gave Chicago a glimpse into what the future could look like. Bebop, a humanoid robot, made an appearance on Sunday at Digestive Disease Week at Mc Cormick Place. The robot made headlines on its way…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (215+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect for parts of the Chicago area Monday. The National Weather Service has issued the alert for Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle. Livingston and. .. Chicago weather: Blowing Dust Advisory issued for parts…...