President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs, this time to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.

Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series ...

CHICAGO, January 7, 2026 — Local political powerhouse Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV is launching a brand new political show, “The Point,” hosted by Political Editor Tahman Bradley, on Monday, January 26th ...

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who went on to a lengthy career in the NHL as a coach and general manager, has died ...

In popular memory, 1977 is often reduced to a single, jagged safety pin. It is celebrated as 'Year Zero', the moment punk rock detonated in London and New York to incinerate the bloated remains of the ...

(TestMiles) – Every week, someone asks the same question in an airport lounge or a parking lot. What car should I buy right now? This list exists because clarity is rare in today’s automotive market.

CHICAGO (WGN) — New Year’s resolutions often include focusing on health and wellness, and this North Side yoga studio is encouraging everyone to do just that in 2026. “I would say all you really need ...

Stocks are falling on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.

SATURDAY: There’s a very slight chance of some flurries near daybreak. The day will remain seasonably cold, with a high temp in the upper 20s.

CHICAGO — A senior member of the Chicago police department died on Saturday morning following a medical emergency while off-duty. A police source confirmed to WGN that Deputy Chief William Betancourt ...

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (WGN) – Authorities are investigating after a body was found Friday night near Metra train tracks in Libertyville. Metra officials said an MD-N train operator noticed the body of a ...