Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he’s found himself astonished by the sheer vol...
PALATINE, Ill. — A snow pile that refuses to melt in Palatine has gained quite a bit of attention in the community. The mighty snow stack, dubbed the "The Palatine Snow Pile," is located next t...
At least six small tornadoes developed in Missouri and Illinois Thursday evening. One of those went right through a wedding rehearsal dinner.
It’s music’s highest honor – being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Traffic can be seen buzzing by as the barbers rushed to grab the child.
The Tennessee castle where Taylor Swift filmed the music video for her 2008 hit song "Love Story" will soon open as a wedding and honeymoon destination, according to its owner.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with im...
SANDUSKY, Ohio — It's one of the most anticipated roller coaster debuts of 2024. Cedar Point is finally ready to open Top Thrill 2, a re-imagined version of the famous amusement park's former T...
A group of middle schoolers used more than teamwork to build a miniature golf course.
Taco Bell is capitalizing on the "Taco Tuesday" trend after a rival chain forfeited its claim to the phrase.
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/taco-bell-offering-5-taco-discovery-box-for-taco-tuesdays/
18 of their vehicles were badly damaged.
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/twerking-vandals-cause-25k-in-damage-to-california-business/
Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.
Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.
Did you know Wednesday's date is a palindrome? Just look at the numbers: 4-24-24.
Depending on where you live, the salary needed to be middle class can vary greatly.
A character who debuted on the third-ever episode of “The Simpsons” died during Sunday’s episode.
“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them - without having to ask,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said...
https://wgntv.com/news/flight-delayed-or-canceled-airlines-have-to-give-you-an-automatic-refund-now/
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Tickets for Ravinia Festival's 2024 concerts officially went on sale Wednesday at 8 a.m. Highlights of this year's festival include debuts by 60 artists including Ben Plat...
https://wgntv.com/news/deans-list/ravinia-festival-tickets-for-2024-season-on-sale-wednesday/
CHICAGO — Are you looking for the most photo-friendly spots to post a picture to the 'gram? One research outlet did the work for you and found the 12 most Instagram-able places to take a pictur...
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/chicagos-most-instagram-able-landmarks-and-locations/
Do you have “fresh Padawan eyes"?
We’re not here to judge. Chicago is a sports town, after all.
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/illinois-we-like-our-sports-teams-more-than-our-jobs-study-shows/
The Michelin Guide has awarded its first-ever star to a restaurant on a Disney property, bestowing the honor upon an upscale eatery in Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort.
Stunned by skyrocketing home prices? You're not alone.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes folk-rock...
A fire last week forced the hotel to be evacuated, but, just a few days later, it opened its doors to guests once again.
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/historic-oregon-hotel-from-the-shining-reopens-after-fire/
Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent.
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/5-questions-to-ask-when-helping-an-older-parent-with-money/
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly, taking your life in just a few minutes.
CHICAGO — If you couldn’t get away for spring break this year, there’s a hidden gem on Chicago’s West Side that will transport you to a tropical island – at least for a few hours. Esmer...
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/at-esmeraldas-lounge-theyre-playing-with-fire/
SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states t...
It’s high time you treated yourself to a snack, don't you think?
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/happy-4-20-where-to-find-free-or-discounted-food-on-april-20/
An animal considered by the National Parks Service to be a "species of concern" in West Virginia was recently spotted on a Monongahela National Forest trail camera.
https://wgntv.com/news/rarely-seen-species-of-concern-captured-on-west-virginia-trail-cam/
PHOENIX (AP) — A small blue dog with an Australian accent has captured the hearts of people across the world. She's the title character of “Bluey,” a kids' program consisting of seven-minut...
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/ap-not-a-toddler-not-a-parent-but-still-love-bluey-youre-not-alone/
“I'm miserable and nobody even knows!" she laughs at the end of one song.
CHICAGO — Although spring showers bring May flowers, the eye-catching South Side cherry blossoms in Jackson Park will not bloom this year. The gorgeous view that resides just outside of Chicago...
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/why-arent-chicagos-jackson-park-cherry-blossoms-blooming/
It's a big day for Swifties all across the world: the official release of Taylor Swift's 11th album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' And who better to have weigh in on the much anticipated album...
https://wgntv.com/morning-news/wgn-resident-swifties-weigh-in-on-the-tortured-poets-department/
It's the day Swifties everywhere have been waiting for: Taylor Swift's 11th album "The Tortured Poets Department" was officialy released on midnight Friday. But that's not all. Swift dropped a su...
Taylor Swift has announced the first single from her much anticipated new album "The Tortured Poets Department." In a post on "X" Thursday, the singer-songwriter revealed that Fortnight, featurin...
The change comes years after Harry said he considers the United States “home,” if only “for the time being.”
https://wgntv.com/news/prince-harry-calls-us-his-primary-residence-in-new-paperwork/
DALLAS (AP) — The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Ro...
CHICAGO — Stephen Colbert is bringing his "Late Show" to downtown Chicago in August. Cobert announced on Wednesday's episode that during the week of the Democratic National Convention, he'll be...
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/stephen-colbert-bringing-late-show-to-chicago-during-dnc/
Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are ser...
https://wgntv.com/news/ap-starbucks-is-introducing-a-cold-drink-cup-made-with-less-plastic/
The ride-hailing company released a report Wednesday detailing the most common – and most unusual – riders left behind in vehicles.
City council members voted 7-0 in favor of the proposal early Wednesday morning following an 8-hour public hearing.
https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/disneyland-clears-major-hurdle-in-1-9b-expansion-plans/
Survey respondents were most likely to list buying a home, buying a car and moving out of their parents' home as life events that were placed on hold.
In celebration of marijuana's unofficial holiday Saturday, Jimmy Johns is offering a "Deliciously Dope Dime Bag" promotion for $10 on April 20. According to the submarine sandwich restaurant chai...
A dog found wrapped up in duct tape was rescued from a trash bin earlier this week, according to the Nebraska Humane Society.
https://wgntv.com/news/sweetest-dog-wrapped-in-duct-tape-rescued-from-dumpster-in-nebraska/
Travis Kelce's NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?”...
CHICAGO — Just days ahead of her latest album release, Taylor Swift has added a mural to one Chicago building with a "Blank Space." A huge QR code has been placed on the side of a building Mond...
Alligator mating season is ramping up in the Sunshine State, and residents are starting to feel its impact.
https://wgntv.com/news/trending/watch-massive-alligator-and-florida-bicyclist-have-close-encounter/
These airports served millions and millions of passengers last year, according to a new report.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-airport-one-of-the-busiest-worldwide-in-2023-report/