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PlayStation users who bought certain digital games could be eligible for payments under a proposed $7.85 million class-action settlement involving Sony.

On May 1st, Adolfo Carillo was driving on Army Trail Road in Addison when the DuPage County State's Attorney says he crashed at a high speed into a Lexus being driven by 65-year-old Rebeca Hidalgo.

Illinois State Police say Hidalgo was severely injured and was taken to a hospital where she died that night.

Authorities allege that Carrillo’s Blood Alcohol Content tested at 0.98.

Aldolfo Carrillo’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 1st.

On "May the Fourth," a local space expert is sharing the impact the Star Wars franchise had on her and her career in STEM.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on opposition to plans by Walgreens to close a store in the Chatham neighborhood on the South side.

This week's Made in Chicago highlights a local business owner who has made room on her shelves for other local makers. WBBM's Brandon Ison has the story.

​"The sets are amazing. The props are amazing", so says Gerry Canavan, an English professor at Marquette University who sounds like a Star Wars fan himself.

​Canavan says: "If you think of the first 20 most iconic sounds in science fiction, how many are you going to name from Star Wars?

From the light saber, to the blaster, to R2D2 beeping, It creates this world that you can kind of just live in.

And the world of Star Wars comes back to theaters in a new movie this month.

3 teens now in custody, it's estimated that more than 40 commercial burglaries may be connected to this investigation across Lake County. Detectives are continuing to review evidence and coordinate with partner agencies to determine the full scope of the incidents.

A man was found shot in the head early Sunday in Joliet. Detectives are now asking for surveillance footage while they search for a suspect and try to determine a motive.

A tradition in Chicago since 1891, the Polish Constitution Day Parade stepped off Saturday from Columbus Drive and Balboa, celebrating the country’s 1791 signing of their constitution, which was just the second in the world following the United States.

The parade highlights traditional Polish clothing and music, along with many other cultural elements on the first Saturday of May each year.

Polish parade music dance community tradition

Northwest suburban police say a victim’s family member intervened in a stabbing attack Thursday, a suspect is in custody. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.