Check your freezer: corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled over possible pieces of wood embedded in the batter.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chef Liz Sweeney with Londonhouse Chicago joined Jewell Hillery to let the city know about one of their delicious brunch offerings: Apple pie French toast. Sweeney started off by taking thick-cut brioche bread and coating each side in an egg and cream mixture before throwing them in the pan. She added that [...]

Halloween is just around the corner — followed by Thanksgiving, the holidays and Super Bowl Sunday. Which means we're just about into "sugar season," that time of year when sugary treats are at our fingertips all the time. Audree Lee, a holistic health counselor, joined Jewell Hillery for Jewell's Jems on Sunday's Weekend Morning News [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) — Shannon Halligan takes you to Pop Craft Studio in Wicker Park for some fun arts and crafts opportunities in the city on this edition of Weekend Break. For more information on Pop Craft Studio, visit their website or social media accounts listed below:

The body was found while performing maintenance on an American Airlines plane that had recently arrived from Europe.

After notching their first win of the season last week, and the first win of Ben Johnson's head coaching career, the Bears are in Las Vegas on Sunday to face an AFC opponent. The Bears and Raiders both come into the game at 1-2 and looking to even their records — and for Chicago, looking [...]

Yes, they can. But only in specific (and often case-by-case) situations.

Here's a check of some of the major businesses that are celebrating the big day

There's some activity in the Atlantic Sunday that could impact parts of the U.S.

CHICAGO — A 38-year-old man was beaten while trying to stop an alleged robbery attempt outside a Target store in the Loop on Saturday night. Chicago police say the man was in the 0-100 block of South State Street around 8:15 p.m. when he attempted to thwart a 22-year-old man from stealing. The victim sustained [...]

A concertgoer said Young appeared to be "really visibly at her limits."

You have only a few days to submit a claim for your portion of the multi-million dollar settlement.

CHICAGO — The 28th annual Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K is underway Sunday morning along the lakefront on Chicago's South Side. The 13.1-mile half marathon began at 7 a.m. in Jackson Park and will also end there. A shorter 5-kilometer race also kicked off at 7:45 a.m., and the Kids Run Chicago is [...]

The pair met about a decade ago and got engaged at the end of last year.

Data shows that a very small number of beneficiaries will be impacted.

KANE COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A deadly crash shut down part of Interstate 90 in the northwest suburbs Saturday afternoon after an SUV collided with a semi parked on the shoulder. The crash happened just before 3:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Almora, according to Illinois State Police. Investigators say the semi was stopped [...]

Sunday will again bring clear, sunny skies across the area, making it a perfect day to get outside. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s, perhaps even reaching the mid-80s inland.

“An outrageous and unlawful assault on a 79-year-old American citizen in his own place of business,”

CHICAGO (WGN) - Thousands of people crowded Montrose Harbor Saturday morning for a reflective and uplifting walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. According to organizers, the event honoring those who've died by suicide and raises money to prevent it is the largest in the country. Patti Rizo never thought she'd walk through [...]

Families of victims of violent crimes gathered at a brunch put on by the Chicago Police Department Saturday to maintain a line of communication with each other.

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched the top NL wild card with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki also connected for Chicago in its third win in four games. Jameson Taillon (11-7) pitched six effective [...]

“This was an extremely heavy amount of rain in an extremely short period of time."

Serial killer and rapist Robert Eugene Brashers is known to have killed at least two women and one 12 year-old girl.

"‘From the folks that brought you 9/11.'"

Nineteen people were treated at UVA Health University Medical Center following Friday night's football game at Scott Stadium against Florida State, a university spokesperson confirmed.

Sorry, Heather.

CHICAGO — Chicago Family Health Center, which has multiple locations on the South and Southeast sides, has been providing quality, affordable care for nearly fifty years. Chicago Family Health Center CEO Sherry Pace and Board Chairman Nick Valadez joined WGN Morning News on Saturday to discuss the health center's work and how you can support [...]

From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares.

CHICAGO — Leadership coach Katie O'Malley says she worries people have lost the ability to "agree to disagree." Whether it's at family dinner, at work, or on social media, it can be difficult to maintain a civil conversation in the modern day. O'Malley joined WGN News on Saturday morning to discuss her " AIR formula," a [...]

CHICAGO — The annual AIDS Walk and Run kicked off at Soldier Field on Saturday morning. Around 2,000 people are expected to take part in the annual event, which raises awareness and funds to support those living with and vulnerable to HIV. Funds raised as part of the event will benefit AIDS Foundation Chicago and its community [...]

CHICAGO — While many believe June is the most popular month to get married, in Chicago, Fall has become the busiest wedding season. Wedding planner Frank Andonoplas joined WGN news on Saturday morning to discuss wedding guest etiquette 101. Visit Frank's website for more information on his services.

CHICAGO — A museum in Gold Coast is dedicated to exploring the history, development and advances in surgery and medicine. The International Museum of Surgical Science, located in the 1500 block of North Lake Shore Drive, which opened back in 1954, maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries. Currently, the museum is hosting the [...]

If you have children of a certain age, this hand gesture may look painfully familiar.

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Orchid, a 4-year-old female pup who loves to take long walks and play. Orchid enjoys eating fruits and veggies and does not mind spending some time alone at home, for those who need to step out for a while. Orchid, who already knows several commands, is looking [...]

CHICAGO (WGN) – WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including the potential dangers of planting near the base of your home, when the season's first freeze could arrive, best practices for transplanting and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips [...]

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of extorting and sexually assaulting a Lake County teen over several months. According to officials from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Montreal Montgomery, an Albany Park resident, is facing a slew of felony charges, including two counts of criminal sexual [...]

The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) are investigating.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Free hot dogs and a sigh of relief are always a great combination on any given Sunday, especially when they're the result of a Chicago Bears victory, but this football-fueled roller coaster ride is only just getting started. In a good way. Two days after the Wiener Circle proclaimed that they would [...]