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As we honor Porterfield's memory this week, we went to the archive to find some of the stories he told of accomplished and memorable people.
A speeding silver Kia crashed into a white Cadillac funeral hearse at the intersection of 183rd and Kedzie in Homewood.
Parents bring their children, and local authors bring their books.
Several nights next week will feature freezing temperatures.
A neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous said he heard the gunfire, and believes he saw the shooter.
A concrete form used to mold concrete slabs fell from a scaffolding, hitting a worker in a 16-foot-deep trench.
The driver of the car took off, hitting a squad car while trying to flee, according to police
"Illinois has set very ambitious goals when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction. Electric vehicle adoption is one of the key drivers, and one of the most promising ways to achieve that," EVBox CEO Remco Samuels said.
When brothers John and Matt Wachsman, decided to quit their jobs to go into business together starting with a crouton revitalization project just made sense.
The offender pulled out a sharp object, swung it at the victim, and stabbed him in the arm before fleeing the scene on foot.
The families say Allen Nguyen, 29, was a taekwondo teacher in Lake in the Hills.
Authorities pressed their manhunt for Robert Card, the suspect in the shooting that killed 18 people and injured 13 more at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine.
Investigation revealed the vehicle was driven on the sidewalk and struck the front of the building before returning to the street where it came to a stop.
This week, there have been at least five stores targeted – mostly high-end sneaker and streetwear shops.
For women with dense breasts, one way to try and catch cancer early isn't covered by Medicare or many insurance plans.
Fighting Illini fans are celebrating after their team's dominant win over Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has fired Garien Gatewood, his first deputy mayor for public safety, a position Johnson created just days after taking office in 2023. Gatewood said he was not given an explanation for his firing.
Cuts to summer flight schedules out of O'Hare International Airport could be on the way as the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines met again on Thursday to make decisions on those cuts.
Mild and clear Thursday night with lows in the mid-40s.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
It's Fat Bear Week and voting is open for you to choose the chunkiest chonk of the forest. But that's not all the hungry bear news we have; another bear was trapped on a trash truck as it tried to raid its rubbish.
Dr. Naomi Esquivel knew achieving her dream of becoming a veterinarian meant overcoming major gaps and long odds. Now that she has, she's built an organization to help veterinarians of the future.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
Chicago police said the 25-year-old woman was driving in the 2500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue around 9:10 p.m. when a person on foot fired multiple shots.
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
Dr. Naomi Esquivel knew achieving her dream of becoming a veterinarian meant overcoming major gaps and long odds. Now that she has, she's built an organization to help veterinarians of the future.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The first phase of the Chicago's switch over to a new 911 dispatch system got underway on Tuesday, despite pushback from alderpeople and union leaders who claim the system is not ready.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Iowa State's men's wrestling program will serve a year of probation and was fined $25,000 after the NCAA ruled a booster had improper contact with two transfers.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
