Saturday’s PAWS Pets of the Week is Louisa, a 2-month-old pup who came to PAWS Chicago after being rescued from a hoarding situation in Los Angeles. Read more on Louisa and how you can bring her home: https://tinyurl.com/ycxxf895 

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including when it’s safe to bring your sensitive plants back outside, when you can start in-ground planting and more. More: https://tinyurl.com/yacnrkf7 

The latest spring storm produced another round of active thunderstorms that dumped heavy rainfall; some areas picked up 2-3″ of rain on Thursday in multiple clusters. #ILwx #INwx Rainfall totals:

Deputy Rick Coyle, a Chicago native and longtime leader of the Chicago Police Department SWAT Team, was critically wounded in a shooting in Kentucky, where he now serves on the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3ufyu5ym 

A 48-year-old man died by suicide after allegedly running a red light, swerving to avoid a pedestrian and crashing into four vehicles and a Pace bus in Oak Park this morning. Full story: https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/driver-dies-by-suicide-after-crash-involving-pace-bus-leaves-14-injured/ 

BREAKING UPDATE: Three men have been charged after they allegedly tried to rob an undercover federal agent in a Walmart parking lot on the Far South Side. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycxsuref 

The annual reenactment of the Stations of the Cross was one of several events to commemorate Good Friday in Chicago.

In a surprise during Friday’s home opener, the White Sox announced that Ozzie Guillen will have his #13 jersey number retired later this season.

SOX WIN! Tristan Peters delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to secure a victory for the South Siders at their home opener! Latest on the White Sox: https://wgntv.com/sports/white-sox/ 

It’s almost time for one of the best weeks in golf — The 2026 Masters at Augusta National.

Easter Sunday has arrived far earlier this year than it did in 2025.

America’s hunger for Mandarin Orange Chicken is apparently showing no signs of waning, seeing as Trader Joe’s plans to open a slew of new stores in the coming months, including in Illinois.

A missing teenager from Chicago is back with her family after being located Thursday in Auglaize County, Ohio.

The man accused in the deadly shooting of University of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman along Chicago’s lakefront is now federally charged with possession of an illegal firearm in the city.

A day after showers put a damper on things, the White Sox are gearing up for their home opener on Friday afternoon. First pitch is right about now....

Nearly $950,000 will be returned to Illinois investors as part of a $19 million, multi‑state settlement involving five major brokerage firms accused of charging excessive commissions on small‑dollar stock trades, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced.

According to the letter, superintendent Dr. Kelley Gallt called the situation “disturbing” and stated it involves Lake Zurich High School students.

During a tense meeting Thursday night, the city’s top police officer defended his officers’ actions during protests against federal immigration raids. Read more from the tense meeting: https://tinyurl.com/3ee79xyc 

Chicago's chilly, damp and soggy start ended with numerous passing thunderstorms following a midday temperature surge. Here's our updated Thursday almanac with rain totals, peak wind gusts and the stunning day-to-day temperature swing: wgntv.com/weather/chic... #ILwx

Residents who live in the Lakeview neighborhood said they woke up Thursday morning to find their Honda windows smashed and their airbags stolen. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/55ym3ncm 

BREAKING UPDATE: Investigators in Crete have released the preliminary cause of a deadly house fire that killed a 71-year-old man and his three granddaughters. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/55f8t3ht 

A Lake County, Illinois man has been arrested for possession of child pornography after he allegedly created AI-generated sexually explicit videos of a child, who was a relative, and her mother. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y4su3t5f 

Prosecutors in Cook County have announced the first of four people sentenced in connection with the shooting death of Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston.

Police responded to a Huntington Bank branch, located in the 1400 block of Palatine Road, at around 9:15 a.m.

BREAKING: Three people are in custody after a shooting involving an ATF agent on the Far South Side. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/muj6rt55 

According to Joliet police, officers executed a search warrant at a residence.

According to Geneva police, the victim, a 25-year-old man, was struck a little before 6 a.m. by an eastbound Metra train, about a half-mile west of the Western Avenue crossing.

The charges were handed down just days after Chicago police offered a warning to residents about a thief targeting card sellers.

Thousands of Illinois residents have lost their federal food assistance benefits. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is stepping up to help those impacted.

Tornado Watches issued include Chicagoland's western counties. https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-04022026/  #ILwx

Rainbow Cone is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will discuss his officers' interactions with ICE at a public hearing tonight. The meeting before the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability starts at 6 p.m. at Thomas Kelly College Prep.

The Chicago School Board voted this week to make interim CEO Macquline King the permanent head of CPS. https://wgntv.com/chicago-education/chicago-school-board-to-vote-to-make-macquline-king-ceo-of-cps/ 

Some state lawmakers are trying to close a loophole that they say allows some pistols to be turned into automatic weapons. The bill would require gun manufacturers to redesign their weapons so they can’t be modified to accommodate “switches.”

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary are hosting more than 50 companies until 3 p.m. today at Soldier Field, in the 1st Floor United Club.

March 2026 is now behind us and when looking at the final numbers, it ranks as the 10th warmest on record at Midway International Airport since records began there in 1928. wgntv.com/weather/chic... #ILwx

The Chicago White Sox home opener will have to wait a day.

Much of the Chicago area is in a heightened level 3 of 5, or enhanced risk, for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. wgntv.com/weather/chic...

Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast as all hazards are on the table mid-afternoon through Thursday night. Here's the complete forecast and what you need to know: https://tinyurl.com/2x8n4esk 

For the first time since 2022, gas prices nationwide are past an average of $4.00 per gallon, and fuel prices in Illinois are among the most expensive. Read the latest: https://tinyurl.com/yz64w6st 

A teen was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon inside a restaurant on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4vvjfdat 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed a number of topics with reporters Tuesday at his weekly press gathering. Among those topics were crime, homelessness and the Chicago Bears. Read more on what he had to say: https://tinyurl.com/ycy7s9k4 

The FAA has issued a Ground Stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to "airspace volume." This comes as thunderstorms move into the Chicago area. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2j9er8er 

Two people were injured after a car crashed into an Oak Brook restaurant Tuesday morning. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/rtsuwpdc 

'I never thought she would leave me this soon': The father of Lilly Bova, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed Saturday at her Glenview home, is sharing memories of his daughter and the moment his world changed. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/39s9mzpd 

Today's high of 80 degrees breaks the old record of 79 degrees for March 30 set in 1986 and again in 1998. ☀️ How unusual is 80 degrees in March? The "normal" high temperature in Chicago isn't 80 degrees until June 14. Full forecast: https://tinyurl.com/2789m7pc 

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox accomplished something in the last week that had been done only a few times before. The rookie homered in each of his first three major league games. More: https://tinyurl.com/5bczz28u 

'This building has been a sanctuary': City Life Center in Gary, Indiana, focuses on keeping kids off the streets and creating jobs for residents. Now, the nonprofit needs help to keep its doors open. Details: https://tinyurl.com/52z6ssdx 

'Always had a smile on her face': 16-year-old Lilly Bova, a sophomore at Glenbrook South, was fatally shot at her home in Glenview. Her family and friends are heartbroken and in complete shock, saying she was a great and kindhearted girl. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/mvfx694h

Soul City Church in the West Loop welcomed hundreds of families Saturday morning to “The Big Find," the city's largest Easter Egg celebration. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4mrkr6yp