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Many people this time of year are stepping up to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. One church in Bronzeville is going even further, offering weekly grocery giveaways to meet the growing demand.
A West Side church will be holding a giveaway for $1.5 million worth of items from housewares to clothing and even exercise equipment Saturday morning.
The Trump administration on Monday said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be partially funded after judges' rulings required food aid program to continue.
A seven-year-old boy in south suburban Tinley Park has some big plans for his eighth birthday. But they don't involve a party; instead, he'll be helping people in his community.
In the 1980s and 1990s, video rental stores were such a big part of American culture, they were subjects of movies themselves. Now the Video Strip in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is one of the last remaining stores of its ilk.
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
A new club is bringing the beloved Puerto Rican pastime of Dominoes to the heart of the Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect is doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy dogs.
President Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow live updates.
Pappas denies allegations she used racial slurs, but isn't backing down in her criticism of Tyler Technologies.
A person of interest was in custody on Tuesday, a day after an Uber Eats delivery driver was found dead in the street on the West Side of Chicago near Loretto Hospital.
Two employees of a Des Plaines, Illinois daycare center stood charged Tuesday with battering children.
A Cook County judge has ruled the city of Chicago "systematically overcharged" drivers for parking tickets and other violations for a decade, meaning the city now owes more than $100 million in refunds.
Ukrainians in Chicago said it's a time of reflection, prayer, and hope for peace.
Loyola University bought the building in 2023, despite neighbors who petitioned with Preservation Chicago but failed to obtain landmark status for the structure.
The Indiana House gave enthusiastic approval on Tuesday to legislation to create a stadium authority to fund a new stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond, but Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Indiana taxpayers might feel differently.
The concert was part of the annual Black History Month concert series from Uniting Voices Chicago.
The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using foul language and bullying their team.
From ICE raids in Chicago to the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, several guests at Tuesday night's State of the Union address will have local connections to some of the biggest events of the past year, all as guests of members of Congress.
President Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow live updates.
For the first time, Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision denying the request for Jackson's late father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The league considers the Falcons' president of football, Matt Ryan, their primary decision-maker.
William Hines, of Colorado, made a connection with a Southwest pilot who brought him the training manual.
Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for any information leading to the whereabouts of their mother, Nancy Guthrie. The "Today" show co-host made the announcement on social media Tuesday.
The United States stands at the brink of a major conflict in the Middle East with the Iranian regime grappling with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.
As Poles put it, the Bears come to the combine with more constraints than they've ever had in his tenure.
President Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow live updates.
Pappas denies allegations she used racial slurs, but isn't backing down in her criticism of Tyler Technologies.
A person of interest was in custody on Tuesday, a day after an Uber Eats delivery driver was found dead in the street on the West Side of Chicago near Loretto Hospital.
Two employees of a Des Plaines, Illinois daycare center stood charged Tuesday with battering children.
A Cook County judge has ruled the city of Chicago "systematically overcharged" drivers for parking tickets and other violations for a decade, meaning the city now owes more than $100 million in refunds.
The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using foul language and bullying their team.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
The Hornetts handed the Bulls a 10th straight loss, matching their longest slide since January 2019.
The Bears have not received compensatory third-round picks via the NFL's reward for developing minority front office candidates.
While Poles considers his best options to put a roster together for next season, he also has to have future seasons in mind, especially with Caleb Williams still on his rookie contract.
Eight Cubs players and four White Sox players will be leaving spring training to play in the World Baseball Classic.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Two employees of a Des Plaines, Illinois daycare center stood charged Tuesday with battering children.
A Maywood woman was charged on Tuesday after allegedly carjacking the driver and fatally hitting him with his own car near Loretto Hospital on Monday.
Chicago police are searching for the person who shot a man and his dog in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Two teenage boys have been charged in three armed robberies that happened within 45 minutes Monday night.
Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
