The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the planned permanent closure of several schools.

Military veterans put up billboard encouraging to disobey illegal orders

With many changes to the new tax code, scammers are expected to flood consumers with phony messages this tax season. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the scoop.

It's not just humans who dislike these sub-zero temperatures - trees can have volatile reactions too.

The internet has stories of trees exploding due to rapidly dropping temperatures but an expert from the Morton Arboretum says that’s rare.

Plant Clinic Manager Sharon Yielsa says frost cracks are much more likely.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the introduction of the St. Patrick's Day Parade queen at Chicago City Hall.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new initiative designed to cater to the CTA's youngest passengers.

Chicago's extreme cold could be taking a toll on your tech. Carl Prouty, Technologist at Abt, tells us Batteries will discharge at a faster rate, adding continued exposure to the extreme cold can have a permanent effect.

Eleven-year-old Peoria native Amelia Ly performed Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” with the Lviv National Philharmonic of Ukraine on January 16. The concert marked Amelia’s international orchestral debut.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75 for workers in all three branches of the federal government.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a vote in Chicago City Council to restrict sales of Delta-8 and similar hemp-based products.