Food banks are preparing for an influx of tens of thousands of people in need. Some volunteers will be in need themselves.

A human skull was discovered in a forest preserve in west suburban Kane County.

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday.

The powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel suffered a new blow with the arrest of "El Jardinero", who was identified as one of the organization's leaders.

"American Idol" celebrated the music of Taylor Swift and showcased talent from California, while also saying goodbye to two more contestants.

A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer shut down I-57 on Tuesday, Illinois State Police said.

King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.

In a galaxy not too far away at the Disneyland Resort, "Star Wars" fans will get to enjoy more at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in time for May the 4th.

Body-camera video shows police arrest a man accused of killing his ex-wife and her new boyfriend.

A controversial proposal in California to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, a labor union backing the measure said Monday.