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Fines to rise on speeding tickets, other traffic violations Video
Speeding fines will go up as much as 60% starting September 15. more
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Program works to help employee returning veterans Video
On this Labor Day weekend, labor leaders and Gov. Pat Quinn thanked veterans who have done just about the toughest job there is. more
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Search continues for Burbank school gunman
Police have released the sketch of a suspect believed to be responsible for an armed robbery at St. Albert the Great Grade School at 5555 West State road in the southwest suburb on Saturday morning. more
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Obama to visit Wisconsin Monday Video
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Barack Obama hopes to improve the fortunes of suddenly imperiled Wisconsin Democrats as he celebrates Labor Day with the state's union workers on Monday. more
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Craigslist drops adult services section Video
NEW YORK (AP) — Craiglist's "adult services" section has been shut down in the U.S., but prostitution on the Internet is alive and well — even, quite possibly, on Craigslist. more
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Poll: Brady holds slim lead over Quinn Video
Voters don't know much about Republican governor candidate Bill Brady, but they prefer him by a slim margin over Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat they dislike, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows. more
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9 hurt in Logan Square crash
Nine people were injured in a 3-car crash early Saturday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood, officials said. more
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Senate poll: Giannoulias, Kirk neck and neck Video
Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are wounded rivals running neck and neck for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows. more
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Fire truck strikes pedestrian
A young man was struck and seriously injured by a fire engine on its way to a call in the Austin neighborhood this afternoon, authorities said. more
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Unemployment rises to 9.6% Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of people looking for work. more
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Police response at Burbank church
Officers from several suburban police departments have surrounded St. Albert the Great Church in southwest subruban Burbank, officials said. more
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Aurora Chick-fil-A less than two weeks away
The grand opening for Aurora's Chick-fil-A is set for Thursday, September 16th, when the first 100 customers get free chicken for a year. more
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Transformers ends filming after accident
The production company filming "Transformers 3" has decided not to film the movie's final scenes in Chicago after an extra working on the film was injured this week, city officials said. more
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Road construction takes a holiday
Illinois highway officials say road work will be put on hold where possible this Labor Day weekend to ease traffic congestion. more
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Earl causes power outages in Canada; biggest Northeast impact might be business on big weekend Video
YARMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — In the end, Earl's worst damage in New England was to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note. more
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Last chance to sign up for emergency food stamps
Today is the last day Illinois flood victims can apply for emergency food stamps. more
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City responds to overcrowding at Animal Care and Control Video
Earlier this week, WGNTV went undercover at Chicago's Animal Care and Control with video showing questionable conditions. more
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Gangs criticize police crackdown Video
About a dozen Chicago street gang members, past and present, and other local activists came out publicly against police superintendent Jody Weis Thursday. more
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Chicago police say bicyclist dead after collision with vehicle in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a 69-year-old male bicyclist is dead after a collision with a vehicle on the city's North Side. more
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Cubs' Ramirez day to day after straining right quadriceps
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez is day to day after straining his right quadriceps during Sunday's 18-5 loss to the New York Mets. more
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Son arrested in beating death of father in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A 59-year-old man has been found beaten to death in his home in Kenosha and police have taken the man's 36-year-old son into custody. more
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Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press, IL
CHICAGO (AP) — Pieces of a historic Chicago church will be used to help build a church more than 50 miles away in the village of Old Mill Creek. The former St. John of God Roman Catholic Church is being moved in pieces, so parts of it can be added to the building of a new St. Raphael the... more
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Suburban Chicago man waits decades for US Marine Corps brother's proper burial
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has spent more than six decades hoping for a proper burial for his brother. more
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Manny Ramirez gets day off as White Sox play series finale against Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Chicago's Manny Ramirez is getting a day off and is not in the starting lineup for the White Sox' series finale against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. more
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Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press, IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Drivers in Illinois should expect safety checks and increased patrols over the Labor Day weekend. State police and local departments are focusing on late-night hours. They say that's when most accidents involving drunk drivers tend to happen. more
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Persa sets high standard for himself in 1st start for Northwestern with near perfect play
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dan Persa says he went from nervous to a bit too relaxed at the beginning of his first collegiate start for Northwestern. more
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Bond set for 2 suburban Chicago men accused on felony drug charges
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say bond has been set for two suburban Chicago men charged with trying to sell cocaine to undercover investigators. more
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Judge orders Illinois-based restaurant company to create new sexual harassment training
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge has ordered an Illinois-based restaurant company that manages a group of IHOP restaurants to create a new sexual harassment training program. more
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Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press, IL
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is skeptical after hearing that Craigslist closed its website's adult services section. He says he's not optimistic the section has ended entirely. The move by Craigslist comes two weeks after 17 state attorneys general demanded it shut down the... more
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Bears waive Afalava along with 2009 third-rounders Gilbert, Iglesias
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have waived safety Al Afalava along with their top two draft picks last year in defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert and receiver Juaquin Iglesias. more
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Quincy man who allegedly whipped and fed horse hot peppers loses animal
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A Quincy man facing horse abuse charges has lost ownership of the animal. more
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Authorities in northern Illinois release 911 recording in Metra chief's death
CHICAGO (AP) — A recently released 911 emergency call shows the head of Chicago's commuter train system called a friend and said goodbye shortly before taking his own life. more
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Gonzalez scores on header, salvaging 1-1 draw for Galaxy against short-handed Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Omar Gonzalez headed in a corner by Landon Donovan in the 90th minute Saturday, allowing the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 tie against the short-handed Chicago Fire. more
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Craigslist removes adult services section after 17 state attorneys general urge shutdown
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he's skeptical after news that Craigslist apparently closed the adult services section of its website. more
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Gabbert, defense rally in second half in Missouri's 23-13 victory over Illinois Photo
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blaine Gabbert rallied Missouri from a 10-point halftime deficit with two touchdown passes and Carl Gettis made a leaping one-handed interception and downed a punt at the 1 in the fourth quarter of an opening 23-13 victory over Illinois on Saturday. more
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Poll shows Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady with slim lead over Gov Pat Quinn
CHICAGO (AP) — A new poll shows voters prefer Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady by a slim margin over Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. more
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Congo boat safety questioned as 2 unrelated boat capsizes leave 70 dead, 200 feared dead
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Two boats capsized over the weekend in separate incidents on Congo's vast rivers, leaving 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead, and both vessels were heavily loaded and operating with few safety measures, officials said Sunday. more
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Officials say at least 38 die in Guatemala mudslides; 2 buses buried on highway Video
NAHUALA, Guatemala (AP) — Torrential rains from a tropical depression caused landslides that have killed at least 38 people in Guatemala — some of them rescuers trying to save people already buried under a wall of mud. more
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Iran's president says Israeli attack would mean its own destruction Video
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran's president said Sunday that any Israeli attack against his nation would mean the destruction of the Jewish state. more
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Image from Byrd memorial in TV attack ad linking W.Va. gov, Obama upsets late senator's family
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of the late Robert C. Byrd blasted the GOP nominee for his U.S. Senate seat Sunday after he used an image from Byrd's memorial service in a TV ad attacking the Democratic nominee. more
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In symbolic move, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume in holy city of Jerusalem Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli and Palestinian leaders plan talks with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Jerusalem this month. The setting is a symbolic move to show the seriousness of peace negotiations. more
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Survivors of 'Alive' plane crash speak with trapped Chilean miners
Above ground, the scene is alternately somber and surreal: Anxious loved ones, fingering crucifixes blessed by Pope Benedict XVI. Four scientists from NASA, warning that light deprivation is their greatest worry. A Mexican norteno band in black suits and cowboy hats, offering a USB flash... more
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Google's Internet search rankings under investigation by Texas attorney general Photo
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. more
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Obama to seek extension of R&D tax credits Video
President Obama will ask Congress to pass a $100-billion plan to expand and permanently extend the tax credits for businesses that invest in research and development, part of a larger plan for spurring the economy that he is to unveil in greater detail Wednesday. more
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Despite formal end to combat, US forces help battle attackers at Baghdad military headquarters
BAGHDAD (AP) — Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq's ability to defend itself, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and... more
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Attorney says JetBlue flight attendant in NYC airport flap resigned, wasn't fired by airline Video
NEW YORK (AP) — A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said Sunday. more
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WGN Morning News presents: A whole new Friday Dance! Video
It's Friday and that means one thing...FRIDAY DANCE TIME! Check out our latest creation. more
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Jerry Lewis' tough talk for Lindsay Lohan Video
Co-tabloid regular, Lindsay Lohan, got some strong words from another show business legend. more
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It's '90210' Day! Video
You might do a double take at your calendar, because today is September 2, 2010: A date that only comes around once in a lifetime. more
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Web sensation: Dancing merengue Dog
Check out the newest web sensation: Dancing Merengue Dog. And by the way, it's spelled 'meringue'. more
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Around Town: Tips for getting rid of bed bugs Video
Ana is 'Around Town' with a pest control expert who has tips for getting rid of bed bugs! more
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In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama Video
Emmy had a split personality this year. Television's annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies "Modern Family" and "Glee," while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama. more
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Music Lounge - Slutter Video
They're Chicago's own all female 'KISS' tribute band, performing at Park West on Saturday...but they performed for the Morning News first! more
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Voicemail 8/25: Talkback With The Chicago River Gator Video
WGN-TV has been telling you about the alligator that was caught in the Chicago River. Well our very own intrepid reporter, Steve Lightning, would never miss out on a story this huge! He and the 'Team 9 Investigative Unit' arrived on the scene Tuesday, just as Alligator Bob captured the gator. more
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Val and Ana put it to 'The Mommy Test' Video
Ana and Val are putting some new products to 'The Mommy Test.' more
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James Cameron talks re-release of 'Avatar' Video
He's only the most successful director of all time...James Camerons' epic success with 'Titanic' was topped only by his 'Avatar' that became the biggest grossing movie in the history of the medium. more
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Betty White in Chicago Video
Betty White was in the Chicago area on Saturday to support her beloved four-legged friends. more
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Around Town: Chicago Comic Con Video
Ana went 'Around Town' to preview Chicago Comic Con 2010! The event takes place Friday through Sunday. more
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Around Town: ReStore Video
Ana goes 'Around Town' to a home improvement thrift store in Elgin called ReStore! more
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Chicago Classic: 'Bozo The Clown' Video
WGN's 'Bozo The Clown' was a hit at Border's on Michigan Avenue Tuesday night. The world's most famous clown was there for the release of the memoirs of a new book about the late Larry Harmon, the owner of the Bozo franchise. more
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Music Lounge: Alizma Video
Triplets make up the group Alizma and they joined the Morning News today! more
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Parenting Expert: How to handle temper tantrums Video
Dr. Michelle Epstein, a clinical psychologist who specializes in parent-child relationship issues, joined the Morning News with advice on taming temper tantrums, along with other parental issues. more
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Music Lounge: Lovehammers Video
Longtime favorites in Chicago's rock scene, 'Lovehammers' performed one of their new songs today for the Morning News! more
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Beach Blanket Burqa Video
WGN's very own Cullmen Yen, Piranha Man, and Vito Zatto are trying to get another show on CW for this fall. They first tried a buddy cop series before and that was rejected. Well, this time, they are trying to bring back the beach party movies of the 1960's. more
