Falling tree kills 2 men; one victim hailed as a hero
A second man has died of injuries resulting from Tuesday's deadly storm
Illinois
Deaths reported in central U.S. tornadoes
Tornadoes touched down across the upper Midwest and northern Arkansas
Trump's travel ban causing angst for America's health system
One in four doctors in the U.S. is foreign born, including an estimated 15,000 from the seven Muslim-majority countries named in the ban
Dog food recalled due to possible contamination with pet euthanasia drug
So far, according to Evanger’s, five dogs have become ill from eating Hunk of Beef, and one of the five dogs died
Mom dies in house fire after saving newborn baby's life
Mom drops 10-day-old baby in car seat from burning house, saving little girl's life
First-known combat death since Trump sworn in identified
Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens died during a raid in Yemen, the Defense Department says
8 people infected in rare U.S. outbreak of rat virus
It's the first known outbreak of Seoul virus associated with pet rats in the United States, officials report
Winter storm to bring crippling ice, rainfall to central U.S.
Forecasters say parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri could see up to 1 inch of ice, making roads impassable
Dairy Queen shuts store after owner directs racial slur at customer
Chain calls language "reprehensible" and owner admits his actions were "inexcusable and unacceptable"
From gun control measures to the minimum wage, new laws for 2017
Hundreds of measues passed in 2016 will take effect across the country Sunday – and some are raising eyebrows
Illinois governor donates $50 million to his 2018 campaign fund
The contribution comes as several Democrats are weighing whether to take him on
Illinois custodian becomes millionaire after big lottery win
Dave Martinez bought a winning scratch off lottery ticket at a North Suburban gas station last month in Illinois, and in an instant became a millionaire
Laced gummy bears send high school kids to the hospital
Students told police the candy was laced with marijuana, but investigators have yet to confirm that; 17-year-old student being questioned
Murder charges after girl vanishes waiting for church bus
The body of eight-year-old Illinois girl Sabrina Stauffenberg was found behind a vinegar plant last Wednesday
High school denied championship chance despite incorrect call, judge rules
Fenwick High School lost a playoff football game because officials made an incorrect call, but the Illinois High School Association said changing the result would open Pandora's box
Congressman's grandson fatally shot in Chicago home invasion
Danny Davis' 15-year-old grandson killed amid dramatic rise in number of shootings, homicides in Chicago
Investigation reveals widespread abuse of the disabled
A newspaper investigation exposed mistreatment inside Illinois’ taxpayer-funded group homes and their day programs
Illinois explosion kills 1, injures several
At least one man has been flown to a local hospital following the explosion
Man beaten on video in Chicago as group yells "you voted Trump"
Police investigating attack against man in Chicago neighborhood by group who yelled that victim voted for Donald Trump
Grand jury takes action against congressman who resigned in scandal
Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois resigned amid scrutiny of lavish spending in 2015
Party celebrates "incredible moment" for long-suffering Cubs
Chicago hadn't won World Series title in more than a century before Game 7, extra-inning thriller in Cleveland
NTSB investigators release new details on fiery aborted takeoff
American Airlines jet forced to abort takeoff in Chicago after engine disk broke apart
Infamous Cubs fan Steve Bartman announces plans for big parade
Chicago fans expected to pack downtown to celebrate team's first World Series title in 108 years
Cubs share moments on social media after historic World Series win
Chicago players take turns passing World Series trophy around on their way back from Cleveland
GOP Ill. Sen. questions opponent's American heritage
Republican Mark Kirk said during a debate that Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth's parents came "all the way to Thailand to serve George Washington"
live updates
Senate holds more votes on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday with more Senate votes planned. Follow live updates here.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and killed at least 12 people in January.
Trump posts that Chicago mayor, Gov. Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
Organic frozen spinach recalled due to potential listeria contamination
Sno Pac Foods is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, dies at 89
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
Amazon to start offering prescription drugs through vending machines
New self-service kiosks will allow Amazon's One Medical patients in Los Angeles to pick up their prescriptions.
Soldiers investigated after 6 people shot dead on highway
Numerous violent clashes involving security forces in Tamaulipas have prompted accusations of extrajudicial killings.
Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry continued to churn over tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean and was likely to become a hurricane.