Several NFC North champion Bears players ill ahead of 49ers matchup for playoff home-field...

ABC Chicago 12/28 4:06P AP

The Chicago Bears continue to deal with an illness that has impacted at least eight players ahead of their Sunday night meeting with the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears can earn the top seed in the NFC with two wins and one loss by Seattle.

AccuWeather Alert: Confirmed tornado moving through southern part of Chicago area | LIVE COVERAGE

ABC Chicago 12/28 4:06P WLS

Rain and storms continued to move through the Chicago area Sunday afternoon, with a couple of strong storms possible south of and along I-80.

Our Chicago: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest Comes To Chicago

ABC Chicago 12/28 4:06P WLS

For the first time in its history Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will have a countdown to midnight here in the central time zone.

Man killed, 3 others critically injured in River North shooting, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 12/28 4:06P WLS

Chicago police are investigating a deadly shooting in downtown on Sunday. The Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information.

Tornado warnings in effect for parts of Northwest Indiana

CBS Chicago (News) 12/28 10:54A Adam Harrington

A Tornado Warning is in effect until 5 p.m. for Newton County, Indiana, and Jasper County, Indiana, until 5:15 p.m. These storms will not impact the Chicago area. A Tornado Warning was issued for Kankakee County, Illinois, which has since expired....

Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey agrees to deal with the Cubs, AP source says

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/28 5:53A Jay Cohen/Associated Press

Pitcher Hunter Harvey has agreed to a free agent deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP sources say.

Will 49ers TE George Kittle play Sunday? NFL insiders give updates

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/28 5:21A James Neveau

All eyes are on the health San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle ahead of a huge game against the Chicago Bears.

17-year-old suspect's weapon fires during struggle with Chicago police officers in West Lawn: CPD

ABC Chicago 12/28 4:54A WLS

A weapon was fired during a struggle involving Chicago police officers Saturday on the Southwest Side, officials said. Two 17-year-old suspects were arrested after a firearm was allegedly pointed at a female victim.

At least 4 killed, 9 wounded in shootings in Chicago on weekend after Christmas

CBS Chicago (News) 12/28 4:52A Adam Harrington

At least four people were killed and nine others were hurt in weekend shootings around Chicago as of Sunday morning. The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police. Shootings from Friday In the first shooting of the weekend at...

Man slashed during fight on CTA Blue Line train

CBS Chicago (News) 12/28 4:02A Adam Harrington

A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday. Chicago police said at 6 a.m., a 32-year-old man was on a train when he got into a fight with another man. The second man took out a knife and swung it at the first man, who...

1 man killed, 3 wounded in mass shooting in Chicago's River North district

CBS Chicago (News) 12/28 3:37A Asal Rezaei

Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district. The shooting happened at 2:35 a.m. in the 400 block of North LaSalle Drive, near Hubbard Street. Police said the victims were getting...

What time do the Chicago Bears play today? Kickoff, TV information and more

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/28 3:15A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears are NFC North champions, but there’s still plenty of work to do as they face the San Francisco 49ers.

Last day to see Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol" in Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 12/28 3:14A CBS Chicago

The production at the Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building features hundreds of handmade puppets, projections, immersive sound, and live music.

Gunmen kill man, critically injure 3 others in River North shooting

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/28 2:45A Jenn Schanz

A group of attackers opened fire in Chicago’s River North neighborhood Sunday, leaving one man dead and three others critically injured.

Chance of severe weather, snow both in Chicago forecast to start week

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/28 2:20A NBC 5 Storm Team

Sunday could be an eventful weather day in the Chicago area, with chances of strong-to-severe thunderstorms and snow both in the forecast.