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As scientists identify cases of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant in the United States, officials at all levels are working to prevent renewed surges of the virus as the holiday season moves along.

As the coronavirus surges throughout the Midwest and cases of the omicron variant have begun appearing nationwide, what’s the latest status of Illinois’ mask mandate?

Love visiting Chicago’s annual Christkindlmarket during the holiday season? You aren’t alone.

The WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said there are early indications omicron is more infectious, but additional data is needed.

As police departments in Chicago and the suburbs say they are working to combat a string of retail burglaries, a 16-year-old was arrested for his alleged involvement in recent theft at Neiman Marcus on Michigan Avenue.

Sheila Lockwood carries the insurmountable grief of losing a child to a drunk driver. But she has channeled that grief into a tireless effort to reform DUI laws. And some of that work may be paying off.

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation alleges that for years, the Philips Respironics company knew of health risks associated with its sleep aid devices but did not immediately act.

A Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on four federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall the world’s largest reindeer of all? Chicagoans can now see it up-close and personal as Reindeer Events announces the World’s Largest Reindeer attraction, open in suburban Naperville. The massive illuminated structure changes colors ...

A 53-foot container full of donations that was stolen from Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood last month has been located, but most of the items inside had been taken, the group’s founder said.

Carlos Correa reached out to former Cubs shortstop Javy Bez about his experience playing in Chicago, according to a report.

Though health officials have not confirmed the presence of omicron in Illinois yet, a variety of other COVID-19 variants make up the thousands of cases statewide.

The state of Illinois reported more than 11,000 new confirmed and probable COVID cases on Thursday afternoon, with the spike in cases coming as the state posted the results of nearly a quarter of a million new COVID tests.