Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Girl left Milwaukee mental health facility, trafficked, family says
A 14-year-old Illinois girl went missing from a mental health center in Milwaukee. The girl's mother said she was trafficked.
A 14-year-old Illinois girl went missing from a mental health center in Milwaukee. The girl's mother said she was trafficked.
3 kids among 4 killed after car crashes into Illinois child care facility, police say
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Silver Alert canceled, Illinois woman seen in Wisconsin found safe
A statewide Silver Alert was issued on Tuesday for 80-year-old Betty Harper of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. She was last seen on camera in Wisconsin.
A statewide Silver Alert was issued on Tuesday for 80-year-old Betty Harper of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. She was last seen on camera in Wisconsin.
Racine man arrested; accused of traveling to Illinois to meet minor
A 20-year-old Racine man was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 25 after he allegedly traveled to Illinois to meet a 15-year-old girl and physically assaulted her.
A 20-year-old Racine man was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 25 after he allegedly traveled to Illinois to meet a 15-year-old girl and physically assaulted her.
Missing Illinois woman; known to visit southeastern Wisconsin
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 37-year-old Illinois woman.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 37-year-old Illinois woman.
‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ among rejected Illinois license plates in 2024
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
New video: Illinois police chase into Kenosha County, driver arrested
An armed carjacking in Illinois ends with a wild chase in Kenosha County. But it wasn't just an effort from the ground, cops were in the air too.
An armed carjacking in Illinois ends with a wild chase in Kenosha County. But it wasn't just an effort from the ground, cops were in the air too.
Missing New Berlin man found dead after Illinois crash
The body of Ben Oberto, the New Berlin man who had been last heard from Wednesday night, has been found in Illinois.
The body of Ben Oberto, the New Berlin man who had been last heard from Wednesday night, has been found in Illinois.
New Berlin man missing, last seen in Illinois
A New Berlin woman is searching for answers after her husband went missing on a work trip to Illinois earlier this week.
A New Berlin woman is searching for answers after her husband went missing on a work trip to Illinois earlier this week.
Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces eviction, landlord speaks out: 'I have nowhere else to turn'
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands.
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands.
Wisconsin firefighters booed at Illinois homecoming parade, they say
A group of Wisconsin firefighters said they were booed at a homecoming parade in Illinois this week while actively serving the city across the state line.
A group of Wisconsin firefighters said they were booed at a homecoming parade in Illinois this week while actively serving the city across the state line.
Women allegedly stole from Ulta and Victoria's Secret stores across Chicagoland, sold items on Instagram
Two women from Milwaukee are facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores across the Chicago area.
Two women from Milwaukee are facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores across the Chicago area.
UW-Whitewater fatal shooting of gymnast; students in mourning
There is heartbreak ahead of the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Classmates are mourning after a star gymnast was shot and killed.
There is heartbreak ahead of the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Classmates are mourning after a star gymnast was shot and killed.
Silver Alert canceled: 81-year-old woman located safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled for an 81-year-old woman from Illinois who reported missing and last seen in Waukesha County.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for an 81-year-old woman from Illinois who reported missing and last seen in Waukesha County.
Protesters contaminate DNC breakfast with maggots at Chicago hotel: officials
An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.
An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.
Conventional Wisdom: Democrats Turn In The Spotlight
FOX6's Ted Perry speaks with WisDems Chair Ben Wikler and Wisconsin Delegate LaToya Bates about the switch from Biden to Harris and DNC expectations.
FOX6's Ted Perry speaks with WisDems Chair Ben Wikler and Wisconsin Delegate LaToya Bates about the switch from Biden to Harris and DNC expectations.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.