Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin discusses how to manage screen time for students on summer...
CHICAGO — Students across Chicagoland are growing up for summer break, But while away from school students could end up getting a lot more exposure to screens. Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician and parenting coach, joined WGN News on Saturday morning to talk about how to manage your child’s screen time this summer. Follow...
How Wildcat Ace Butch O’Hare Saved His Navy Carrier From Certain Destruction
Though Butch O’Hare did live to receive his Medal of Honor, he didn’t live to see the end of the war. If you’ve ever lived in or traveled to the city of Chicago, Illinois, then you’re undoubtedly familiar with Chicago O’Hare International Airport. But unless...
Hundreds participate in ABC7 Chicago Gibbons Run in support of Leukemia Research Foundation
Runners, walkers, leukemia supporters and survivors participated in ABC7's Gibbons Run on Saturday.
Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After Hickory Hills Police Shootout
HICKORY HILLS, IL — A man suspected in an armed robbery was pronounced dead after a dramatic shootout with Hickory Hills police officers on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The confrontation occurred near 95th Street and Roberts Road, ending in the alley behind The Pit Rib House. According to police...
Fight Over Sandwich Turns Deadly In Illinois
If you need proof that the world and society in general have become a scary place to live, then check out this sad story about an incident in Chicago. The Wrong Cheese On A Sandwich Turned Violent At An Illinois Restaurant. Nowadays, you have to be very careful about how...
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on SB 1950 Assisted Suicide...
Last night, SB 1950 was passed in the Illinois House of Representatives. This bill which will go to the Illinois State Senate for consideration today enshrines in law the right to end one’s life with physician involvement and approval. I have to ask why, in a time when growing...
7 teens hurt in drive-by shooting during large gathering near St. Sabina Church
Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from the church.
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium celebrates 95th anniversary
Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.
Man shot while inside vehicle in Greater Grand Crossing, police say
Chicago police said the suspect got into the victim's car and shot him after an argument.
2 police officers injured, 1 seriously, in Austin rollover crash, police say
Two Chicago police officers were injured after they lost control in a crash on Saturday, police said.
