Patrick Elwood

MARKHAM, Ill. ( WGN ) – It was supposed to be a pre-prom gathering like no other, but a mother's over-the-top helicopter stunt for her daughter has sparked cheers and controversy in Chicago's south suburbs.

A mother’s boundless love may have come at a cost.

New video obtained by WGN News shows the moment two Chicago police officers were shot at a Maxwell Street hot dog stand in 2022.

Over 100 Chicago police officers took to Lake Michigan to fish and spend time together in the spirit of mental health awareness and support, with the event growing rapidly over the past three years…

Northwestern University's New Ryan Field is set to host a variety of events, including high school football games, basketball tournaments, and community experiences, with construction on the $862 mill...

Work has now begun on the 55-acre project, which will include a 6,000-seat music hall, a 233-room hotel, and new retail spaces.

The Chicago Police Department is hoping to ease tensions in communities rocked by gun violence in recent days.

With a smile on his face and his blood flowing from his arm into a red cross donation bag, James Cappleman is as happy as can be. “Three to four times a year I am giving blood next week…I love it!”…

For Monday, June 15, WGN’s Patrick Elwood has the latest on new medical information

Millions of Americans have used psilocybin, commonly known as psychedelic mushrooms. The findings are based on a newly-released study that claims as many as 8 million Americans or 2.8% of the U.S. population have tried them.