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The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association holds the day program for adults with special needs who have aged out of the school system at 22.
White Sox Hall of Famer Frank Thomas heads the venture behind the expansion of the iconic site made famous in the 1989 film.
"When you came in, you said you are going to be our partner. We are demanding that you live up to your word. We want you to stand with us to improve the quality of this community" said Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago).
"Lots of police man and fireman come out, but I think seeing it in person, it's a whole different level of awe."
Officers Olivia Sardella and Sean Murray were on patrol in December, when they came across a house fire, and rescued seven people from inside.
Someone tried to carjack a driver, who had a concealed carry license, and pulled out his own gun, leading to a shootout near Taylor and Western.
Ana Marie Townsend was found by first responders in an abandoned house in the 1500 block of Hamlin Avenue on July 3, 2017.
"Right now, the firefighters of Chicago and Tchoryk families need Chicago. It's one of the worst weeks of our lives."
The renovations ultimately helped her clients to up their property values and build generational wealth.
Police did not specify the victim's condition.
Investigators believe Hridindu Roychowdhury threw two Molotov cocktails into the Madison office of Wisconsin Family Action last May.
It's unveiling the art programming for 2023 starting with artist Derrick Adams' projection creation Funtime Unicorn: Ruby Rides Through Four Seasons. It's described as a celebration of "Black joy, love and play."
Friends, family, and fellow firefighters are saying goodbye to Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk during a funeral service at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The Vehicular Hijacking Taskforce arrested Marquell Davis, 21, on Wednesday, in the 2600 block of South California Avenue.
Anathi Davis-Peal, 24, of Hazel Crest was arrested on Wednesday, in the 17500 block of South Kedzie.
Nearly twenty inches of rain have fallen since Wednesday in parts of the South Chungcheong province.
The production includes his assassination attempt last year and his Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
This comes almost two weeks after a DOJ and FBI memo was released, saying the sex offender did not have a client list and no other information would be made public.
The festival in Belgium capped off a successful first day despite its main stage burning to the ground before the event.
The victims between 20 and 38 years old were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
Four people were killed after a tent collapse in Gaza.
President Trump announced Tuesday morning that he is canceling meetings with Iranian leaders. As Bradley Blackburn reports, Mr. Trump was expected to meet with officials over Iran's violent crackdown on protesters.
Yang is serving a double life sentence for the shooting death of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child in 2007. Reuter was the girlfriend of ex-Chicago Bears football player Shaun Gayle.
A man was charged in the deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line train early Saturday morning.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
A man was due in court Monday in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on a CTA 'L' train in downtown Chicago last month.
