Houston marathon runner turns grief into action
Nyria Gallardo's son, Matthew, died from cancer at the age of nine. Now, the Houston mom runs a nonprofit supporting families ...
2 young children die from flu in Chicago as respiratory illness cases spike, officials say
An increase in cases of COVID, RSV, norovirus and the flu is being referred to as the "winter quad-demic." The Chicago Department of Public Health said two children under the age of 2 have died due to ...
Notre Dame committed to staying independent, AD says
Notre Dame remains bullish in its belief that its independent status is the right choice and has the Irish "in a very good ...
Aurora Legacy Elite Gymnastics club coach, owner suspended by SafeSport over abuse allegations
SafeSport has suspended a suburban girls' gymnastics coach and a club's co-owner for alleged "physical and emotional" abuse after a nearly six-year investigation, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
Courtroom experts say Mike Madigan taking stand in corruption trial is risky, but could pay off
Cheronis, who's defended alleged racketeers and international spies to movie moguls accused of sexual assault and a witness in the Madigan trial, Lou Lang, said putting Madigan on the stand is a risk.
Katy mom running marathon to inspire twin daughters with autism
Talida Chen is running the Houston Marathon not just for herself but for her twin daughters, who are autistic. She wants to teach her girls that no challenge is too big.
College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look
The first 12-team College Football Playoff is down to the final two contenders: Notre Dame and Ohio State.
Kohl's closing dozens of locations, including 2 suburban Chicago stores
CHICAGO -- Kohl's has announced the closure of more than two dozen stores, including ones in Chicago's suburbs. The department store chain said Thursday the 27 underperforming stores will be closed by ...
Shares of Michael Jordan's former Highland Park mansion being sold by new owner
You can now own a share of Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan's former suburban home. The man who bought the Highland Park estate is selling shares for "Champions Point." ...
'Shucked' opens to great reviews for limited run at CIBC Theatre in Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Shucked" just opened to great reviews; it's at the CIBC Theatre in a limited run. Miki Abraham and Quinn VanAntwerp have key roles in the musical, and both appeared in the Broadway ...
Chicago, federal officials sign nearly $2B funding agreement for CTA Red Line Extension Project
The federal funding agreement pledges more than $1.9 billion for the estimated $5.75 billion project, which will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.5 miles, from 95th Street to 130th Street, and add four ...
Disney to donate $15 million to Southern California wildfire recovery efforts
The Walt Disney Company has pledged $15 million in to help wildfire firefight and recovery efforts across Southern California.