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The man charged in a nine-hour-long standoff at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last year has pled guilty to knowingly entering the federal facility with a dangerous weapon.

Sixty years ago, a small group of young Black organizers founded the Black Panther Party on the west coast. But, it was in Chicago that the movement found some of its most enduring work, and voices.

A man has been charged with trying to kidnap two young girls just minutes apart in the southwest suburbs, police said.

Wendell Scott, senior vice president of Disney Advertising Sales, received the Hall of Mentorship Award.

"The Lowdown" returns with a fresh mystery, bigger stakes and new faces. Ethan Hawke, Betty Gilpin and Tommy Lee Jones preview what's ahead in Season 2, now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

The decision from a looming U.S. Supreme Court case could impact millions of undocumented families across the country, many in Chicago. Thousands have successfully challenged a "mandatory detention" policy in court.

For generations, the quinceañera has marked a milestone in Hispanic culture. But behind the dresses, the dancing, and the celebration is something deeper: a tradition rooted in faith, family, and community.

More than a dozen a businesses on Chicago's Northwest Side are cleaning up after a series of break-ins Wednesday morning.

Justin Ishbia, the White Sox minority owner who is in line to assume control of the franchise, said current majority owner Jerry Reinsdorf remains responsible for key decisions involving the team, including any potential move.

Police are once again searching for a man accused of taking part in an alleged bank impersonation scheme that cost a Mariano's worker $73,000.

Two lawsuits claim that some food delivery robots are collecting hand and facial data without consent in Chicago.

U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García spoke with ABC7 as he is preparing to close the book on a political career that has stretched across 40 years, reflecting on accomplishments, disappointments and his decision to step away.

NOAA says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.

There was a large emergency response Thursday at the Cook County Building downtown Chicago after a suspicious letter addressed to Treasurer Maria Pappas was delivered to the building, ABC7 was told.

There are new calls for an independent review after the sexual harassment investigation involving Hilario Dominguez was closed.

The Trump administration has sued California to block the state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots.

The Illinois Holocaust Museum is reopening next month.

Truluck's in Rosemont wants to give you a free glass of wine this month. But there's a catch.

More people in Illinois can get help with their medical bills as a Cook County program is expanding statewide.

A man was charged with killing the mother of his children after their pretaped appearance on "The People's Court" aired, police said.

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Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died from complications related to highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to necropsy results.

A cat named Turtle has been reunited with his family after being missing for 571 days and traveling across two states.

Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday, allowing people to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans until Dec. 7.

San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with the shooting of 49ers defensive end Keion White, who was shot in the ankle at a Mission District nightclub in February while hosting a Super Bowl party.