The new season of "The View" kicked off on Monday, reuniting hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin for hot topics and plenty of conversation.

Illinois and other states are going their own way in making vaccine policies this fall.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren reiterated in a letter to fans the day of the home opener that the team is dedicated to building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

A body found in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville last month has been identified.

During the ride, the suspect, unprovoked, pulled out a knife and stabbed the 23-year-old to death. He reportedly has a history of criminal activity and mental health issues

The official trailer and poster for "Vampirina: Teenage Vampire" are here! The live-action re-"vamped" series debuts Sept. 12 on Disney Channel, with all episodes streaming Oct. 15 on Disney+. A 14-track soundtrack arrives Oct. 10.

Jennifer Hudson and BamBam join Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams to perform at the "Grace for the World" concert in Vatican City. Other performers include Jelly Roll, Karol G, John Legend and Teddy Swims. It'll stream live Sept. 13 on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News Live at 3pm EST/12pm PST.

The Mami Collective is celebrating its first anniversary with a live podcast event and a $2,500 grant for one mom's business on Sept. 25 in Chicago.

Authorities have released suspect images of a man they say killed one person and injured five in a Liberty County, Texas bar shooting on Sunday.

Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award on Sept. 25, but the U.S. Military Academy's alumni association canceled the ceremony last week, according to news reports.