The Thornton reservoir has been in operation for 11 years, but residents say a persistent smell of raw sewage continues to spread through the village when heavy rain combines with heat, sometimes lingering for days.

Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down Disney's new live action "Moana," in an interview with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo.

Grammy Award-winning artist Common is set to headline the Taste of Chicago for the first time, speaking exclusively with ABC7 about the event he says was a significant part of his childhood on the city's South Side.

Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday.

Mexico's government is emphasizing diplomacy is not enough to stem the rising tide of Mexican nationals who have died in ICE custody or were killed during immigration operations in the U.S., including a man in Illinois.

A planned celebration to unveil an honorary street sign recognizing Bridgeview's Palestinian community has been put on hold after organizers say political interference halted installation at the last minute.

Rising gas prices are prompting some drivers to rethink travel spending, though many motorists say they still plan to hit the road during the busy summer travel season.

A Winfield family returned from vacation to find their pets dead and their home destroyed, along with nearly all of their belongings, after a lightning strike sparked a fire overnight on July 3.

Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case.

Actress Joanna Pettet, a familiar face in film, television and theater, has died at the age of 83.