Chicago Cubs player throws beer money to fans in left field stands
The gesture marked the team's final game of the season, in which the Cincinnati Reds claimed a 3-0 shutout win over Chicago.
What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate
Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and ...
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Two tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
A pandemic-era school relief fund expires September 30. Here's what you need to know
The White House is touting its American Rescue Plan COVID emergency funding program as a win for public education with nearly 90% of its funds exhausted by Monday's deadline, according to senior ...
Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that'll bring them home next year
SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday with a downsized crew of two astronauts and two empty seats reserved for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return next year. The Dragon capsule ...
Chicago accepting nominations for official Christmas tree to light up Millennium Park
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Temperatures may be near 80 Monday, but nominations are now open to select the city's 2024 Christmas tree. Nominations are open beginning Monday and running through Monday October 14 ...
Family of Indiana man who died after being handcuffed to speak along with attorney Ben Crump Monday
Family and famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump will hold a news conference Monday following that newly-released body camera footage of Rhyker Earl's death.
Tavern on Rush reopening in Gold Coast Monday across street from original location
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A familiar face is returning to Chicago's Gold Coast Monday. The new Tavern on Rush will begin serving ...
Man injured in shooting, crash on Near West Side, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was wounded after a shooting and crash on the Near West Side Monday morning, Chicago police said. The shooting took place at about 1:42 a.m. in the 200-block of South Ashland ...
US retailers brace for potential pain from a longshoremen's strike
A strike that lasts several weeks would force businesses to pay shippers for the delays, and some goods could arrive too late for the peak of the holiday shopping season.
Hurricane Helene damage: 1 storm, 95 dead and a 500-mile path of destruction
PERRY, Florida -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in ...
Family holds vigil after incident that led to Indiana man's death after being handcuffed
Dozens of people honored Rhyker Earl Sunday, just days after body camera video was released showing him being restrained by first responders and pleading for help.