These are today's top stories from across America.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Monday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who said he won't seek re-election in 2026.

Chicagoland teens are learning chess—and life lessons—from seniors in a new intergenerational program.

Democrats are not happy with President Trump's close ties to the crypto industry.

Mayor Brandon Johnson backs the plan to retire Columbus statues from Chicago's public parks. So where are they going now?

President Donald Trump on Tuesday met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.

But you can learn even more by listening to the person you're playing against. That's the goal of a new program pitting some of the Chicago area’s youngest chess players against some of its oldest.

The Chicago Police Department and city of Chicago paid tribute Tuesday to fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday he will testify to Congress about the state's sanctuary status.

On this episode of "1st & North," sports anchor Cassie Carlson and other NFC North division insiders discuss ESPN's NFL power rankings of teams after the draft. Are the Lions really the 4th best team ...

On Tuesday, city officials unveiled "Globetrotters Way" near Wendell Phillips High School in Bronzeville, honoring the original Harlem Globetrotters team that got its start in Chicago nearly a century ...

Utah ranked high among U.S. News and World Report's eight criteria, including health care, education, and economy, just to ...