Some Florida runners drop out of Chicago Marathon due to Hurricane Milton
Though tens of thousands of runners have long been preparing for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, those planning to travel from Florida are facing a major threat from Hurricane Milton.
Northern Lights may be visible again in Illinois Tuesday
A day after the Northern Lights lit up the skies over Illinois, the spectacle may be visible again as charged particles ...
Genomics lab helps open doors for trust and inclusivity
A groundbreaking new testing lab in  the village of Bedford park. It’s nestled in the Midway Medical Campus , fusing preventative testing with information. Gene Matrix co-founder, Tarek Younis, ...
Illinois joins 13 states in lawsuit against TikTok for harmful business practices targeting teens
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit alongside 13 other states against TikTok Tuesday, alleging the social media platform of using harmful business practices that target children, ...
Remember the prescription drug shortages from last year? The problem hasn't gone away
Forty years after the Hatch-Waxman Act created a market for affordable generic versions of prescription medications, ...
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states
Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time, and you ...
Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
An uncommon system of voting could be central to which party controls the U.S. House this fall — or even the presidency.
Who can vote in US elections, and what steps must you take to do so?
Here's a look at some of the most common rules and requirements when it comes to casting a ballot for United States elections ...
‘The Office' star Jenna Fischer, 50, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer is sharing news of her breast cancer diagnosis. “The Office” star, 50, made the reveal on her Instagram on Oct.
Yes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.
What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has ...
These are the brands at the center of the egg recall in Illinois
A nationwide recall of eggs due to Salmonella contamination that began in August has now been classified as a "health hazard situation" by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with officials warning of ...