Steven D. Merkel, 52, of the Lincoln Avenue address, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in Michael Meagher's death.

An email to the school community at Brook Park Elementary School in La Grange Park offered condolences for the boy, Michael Meagher.

A stepfather faces homicide charges following the fatal shooting of his 9-year-old stepson, according to Wisconsin police and news reports. The Town of Geneva Police Department said the boy was discovered shot in a home shortly before 2:30 a.

What was newfound joy going to do to my life? Would provide for my future, or would it take me down a bad path? Back in the early 1980s, I wasn’t so sure.

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago.

The Greg Gard-led Wisconsin Badgers improved to 15-3 on the season and 5-2 in Big Ten play with a 15-point road win over USC on Saturday. Sophomore guard John Blackwell’s 28-point performance led the victory.

President-elect Donald Trump's border czar said the incoming administration is now "reviewing" whether to launch removal operations in Chicago.

Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard had some fun at the expense of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams following the Badgers 84-69 road win over USC.

Air Wisconsin will cease operations for American Airlines on April 3. How will this affect traveling to and from Chicago and Appleton?

Former Wisconsin running back coach Thomas Brown completed an interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coaching vacancy on Monday. Brown, who served as the Bears’ interim head coach after the firing of Matt Eberflus, joins a long list of candidates to interview for the opening over the last week.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz mentioned the talent in the pipeline and insisted better days are coming.

The premiere event was held at the Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield Wednesday night. It kicked off with a reception that included mingling and meet-and-greets with several of the film's movers and shakers and Packers legend Frank Winters, as well as a spread of tailgate-inspired fare and libations.