Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency

An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say. 

Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight

The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.

Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm

A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.

Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare

A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

Flight delays stack up as storms hit airports in Chicago, Houston

Airports in some of the largest U.S. cities are reporting flight delays as storms move through, prompting ground stops and other issues.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

Chicago mass shooting: New details released
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After a shooting where a child lost their life and ten others sustained injuries at a South Side family event on Saturday night, Chicago Police divulged more information. Responding to a ShotSpotter notification at approximately 9:18 p.m., police arrived at the scene on the 2000 block of West 52nd Street in the Back of the Yards community and found several individuals suffering from shooting injuries.

Marshmello surprises Chicago with performance at well-known hot dog stand

A popular Chicago hot dog stand had quite the unexpected customers on Saturday – renowned DJ and music producer Marshmello and DJ Svdden Death.