The son of Illinois republican governor candidate Darren Bailey has died, along with his daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.

Zachary Bailey, his wife Kelsey, 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel were in Montana when their helicopter crashed.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives with a celebration. It has widely grown to places outside of Mexico, including in Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports authorities are investigating a helicopter crash that killed the son of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey, as well as his daughter-in-law and two children.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz speaks to Illinois Federation of Teachers and Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates about state funding for schools - and Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget for Chicago.

Scammers offering inflation rebates could end up deflating your savings account. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau has more on Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® for WBBM Newsradio.

Hundreds of Chicago high school students were accepted to college on the spot today at McCormick Place.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago alderman criticized the Chicago Department of Transportation over the timing of bridge construction projects in his ward.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports video gaming mogul Rick Heidner has entered the Republican race for governor of Illinois.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the discussion of a proposed Chicago tax on social media companies during City Council budget hearings.