A UC San Diego study found that Google searches for lorazepam, a prescription anxiety medication featured in HBO's "The White Lotus", increased significantly during the show's third season, raising concerns about potential misuse of the drug.

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears are now in the driver's seat for a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs this season. The Bears leapfrogged the Los Angeles Rams after they lost 31-28 on Sunday to the Carolina Panthers. Both teams have a 9-3 record, but Chicago owns the tiebreaker due to its having a [...]

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Massive amounts of snowfall on Saturday may have been stressful for Chicagoland drivers, but for Brown Bears named Tim and Polar Bears known as Amelia and Hudson at the Brookfield Zoo, they could bear-ly contain their excitement to roll around in the snow. Photographers with the Brookfield Zoo captured a number [...]

The Illinois State Police received 780 calls for assistance on Saturday due to record snowfall, including 480 vehicle-related crashes, and the City of Chicago received 8.4 inches of snowfall, breaking its previous one-day November record.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday confirmed that she instructed the federal government to carry out the deportation and transferring Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador despite a court order halting the flights. "The decisions that are made on deportations, where flights go, and when they go are my decision at the Department of Homeland [...]

The U.S. minted its final pennies in November, and you'll soon have a chance to snag a rare three-coin set to commemorate it.

AURORA, Ill. (WGN) — Take a trip to the western suburbs and learn about how to best approach Christmas tree shopping with Abbey Farms on this edition of Weekend Break. Shannon Halligan joins Eric Mott from Abbey Farms to learn the best way to chop down a Norwegian Spruce to take home and serve as [...]

No bird necessary for this one.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chef Marco Navarro with Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to show us how to prepare homemade Thanksgiving stuffing and sandwiches. Ciabatta Stuffing Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan, then start cooking a small batch of ciabatta bread that has been chopped into cubes. Make [...]

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WGN) — A person is dead after they were hit by a train in Downers Grove early Sunday morning, according to the Downers Grove Police Department (DGPD). DGPD said officers responded to the area of Washington Street and the BNSF Railroad Tracks around 12:45 a.m. on a report that a person was [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam sank a 14-foot jumper with a second left to give the Indiana Pacers a 103-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin scored 19. Isaiah Jackson had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Josh [...]

Despite the snowfall, people came out to support Humboldt Park's shopping corridor and kick off the holiday season, highlighting longstanding community staples and unique crafts that showcased Puerto Rico's heritage.

Snow will continue overnight before tapering off early Sunday. Another 2-4” is possible, along with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Light snow showers are expected again around sunrise Sunday. Skies will stay mostly cloudy, and conditions will remain breezy.

Increased demand is in response to the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom on Thursday, with the shop receiving inquires over blue ribbons.

Hillary Farr's cancer has been in remission for years.

The countdown rolls on to Milan Cortina 2026, where eight new Olympic events will make their debut in Italy.

The American Red Cross is providing assistance to 23 families displaced by a fire in Carpentersville, with donations from the community being used to help them recover.

"It's really tragic."

Chicago's annual overnight winter parking ban begins Monday, covering 107 miles of main streets and 500 additional miles when two inches of snow falls, with violators facing a minimum $150 towing fee, a $60 ticket and a $25 per day storage charge.

Ruby sells homemade candles she makes in her kitchen in North Austin -- each named after desserts like pudding cups and oatmeal cream pies. When buyers open the box with their candle, they find a note: "Every candle purchased provides one free school lunch for a kid in need."

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle has canceled Saturday night's Illumination: Tree Lights event due to winter weather, but tickets remain available on select dates and can be rebooked online or by contacting the ticket line.

(The Hill) -- The White House launched a “media bias” tracker on Friday highlighting news publications that it has accused of “offenses” against the current administration after the president’s verbal clashes with reporters over their articles in recent weeks. The live webpage features a list of articles from various outlets with links to stories the [...]

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights. New York City Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Dan Goldman, respectively — and have sought the backing [...]

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday, while a hospital said that Israeli fire killed two Palestinian children in the territory's south. The toll has continued to rise after the latest ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10. Israel still [...]

The day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday and shops across Chicago are prepared for the busy holiday shopping season, including in Lincoln Square. WGN’s Shannon Halligan visited Lincoln Square on Saturday morning to share a look at some of the shops in the area.

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Arbor, an independent and easy-going female cat. Arbor can be a bit shy, but loves people she can warm up to. Think Arbor is the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption Center to find out how you can bring her home [...]

"I realized there was something wrong,” he told FOX 8 News.

'Tis the season for discounts, and home buyers across the U.S. are cashing in on record-level price reductions.

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including the next steps in the year-long poinsettia project, cleaning up the garden for the season and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Sitting somewhere when a cloud of cotton candy vapor washes over you? If you can smell the sweet scent of a vape, that's not a great sign.

This coming year, it's going to be vital that prospective home buyers think beyond closing day to their lives (and budgets) as homeowners.

CHICAGO — Winter weather watches and warnings are in effect on Saturday morning after a winter storm moved into Chicagoland overnight, and the snow is causing some major disruptions for travelers looking to get home after the Thanksgiving holiday. The winter storm moved into Chicagoland around 3 a.m. Saturday and it all came after a [...]

If you were directly affected by the shutdown, there are practical steps you can take to be better prepared in the future. And even if you weren’t, these are smart financial habits worth considering.

CHICAGO — Police are asking for help identifying three people who officers say robbed and stabbed a Red Line rider earlier this week. According to police, the incident unfolded around 11:40 a.m. on a Red Line train in the 200 block of 47th Street in Fuller Park. Officers said the victim, a 48-year-old man, was [...]

Sweeney’s AE jeans campaign drew backlash after a tagline that many claimed contained racial undertones.

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 in the city of brotherly love, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle!

The popular Christkindlmarket in Chicago has been affected by a cap on crowd capacity.

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) said the second day of the 2025 IHSA Football State Finals is postponed after Illinois State University announced it will close its Bloomington-Normal campus on Saturday, Nov. 29, due to safety concerns ahead of an incoming snow storm.

CHICAGO (WGN) — After a cold and windy holiday week, winter weather threats return to Chicagoland this weekend. The week began on a chilly note and temperatures continued to fall as it carried on, now heading into the weekend, several inches of accumulation could be on tap for Chicagoland. The National Weather Service has issued [...]