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NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
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NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
A Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to return to O'Hare because of an unruly passenger, the airline said.
The teen appeared at a detention hearing on Friday, charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of attempted terrorism.
If you've ever stopped to look at the names of some of the boats, you may have wondered about the meaning behind the words.
A woman says Spirit Airlines denied her boarding over her shorts, sparking a dispute that ended with her sister's arrest.
A tragedy on Lake Michigan claimed the life of a Chicago hairstylist last month. Zahrie Walls was not wearing a life jacket when she fell off a boat at the Playpen and died. Now a proposed city ordinance is seeking change.
A LaSalle County man will remain in custody for a double murder in Sheridan, Illinois. The two victims have been identified.
The Max Strus Family Foundation has already donated $100,000 in seven months to programs in Miami, Cleveland, and Chicago—cities the DePaul alum has played in during a pro career that began in Hickory Hills.
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
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Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Every crew has a boat. Every boat has a name, like "Shmokin Joe," and some names only a skipper could spell—including "Scheherazade."
About 95 percent of the seats for Nolan’s upcoming film were snapped up in an hour after they went on sale.
Hundreds of second through eighth graders got to spend quality time with the former Charger, who prioritizes giving back.
This week, the city of Chicago finalized a $2.5 million settlement with a family targeted by a botched police raid. In 2017, officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's settlement with the city.
NASCAR officials said they will not be returning to the Loop for the Chicago Street Race in 2026 "to afford us the time necessary to work collaboratively with the City of Chicago."
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
During a cruise on Sunday, Urlacher, who played linebacker for the Bears from 2000 to 2012, will share some stories from the glory days of the NFC Championship run.
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the women's world record at the Chicago marathon in 2024, has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test.
Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally Atlanta United to a draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
Sky star Angel Reese missed her first game of the season with a leg injury.
The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin late in a win over the Connecticut Sun.
Heyward was joined by former Cubs right fielder Nick Castellanos to host the event at the North Austin Center, which is home to the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy.
The low-vision teens who took the tour are part of a low-vision day camp from the Spectrios Institute, funded by the White Sox.
Leaders from various groups helping disrupt crime met to discuss what has been going on this summer in Chicago, and how to grow programs that are clearly working.
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in the area for 22 years.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Every crew has a boat. Every boat has a name, like "Shmokin Joe," and some names only a skipper could spell—including "Scheherazade."
About 95 percent of the seats for Nolan’s upcoming film were snapped up in an hour after they went on sale.
Hundreds of second through eighth graders got to spend quality time with the former Charger, who prioritizes giving back.
This week, the city of Chicago finalized a $2.5 million settlement with a family targeted by a botched police raid. In 2017, officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's settlement with the city.
NASCAR officials said they will not be returning to the Loop for the Chicago Street Race in 2026 "to afford us the time necessary to work collaboratively with the City of Chicago."
NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
A Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to return to O'Hare because of an unruly passenger, the airline said.
The teen appeared at a detention hearing on Friday, charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of attempted terrorism.
If you've ever stopped to look at the names of some of the boats, you may have wondered about the meaning behind the words.
A woman says Spirit Airlines denied her boarding over her shorts, sparking a dispute that ended with her sister's arrest.
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
During a cruise on Sunday, Urlacher, who played linebacker for the Bears from 2000 to 2012, will share some stories from the glory days of the NFC Championship run.
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the women's world record at the Chicago marathon in 2024, has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test.
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
More than 500 people were arrested for retail theft recently in a specifically targeted mission by more than 100 law enforcement agencies across the U.S.