Lunar New Year celebrations continue with parade in Chinatown
The sounds of music, cheering and big crowds filled the streets of Chinatown Sunday afternoon, as thousands gathered for the neighborhood's lunar new year parade.
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The sounds of music, cheering and big crowds filled the streets of Chinatown Sunday afternoon, as thousands gathered for the neighborhood's lunar new year parade.
A man was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison Wednesday for the murders of two men in an attempted robbery Chicago's Chinatown six years ago.
Dragon and lion dances helped usher in the year of the horse, known or energy, passion, and action in the Chinese zodiac.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the execution-style murder of a senior citizen in Chinatown in 2021.
While much of the city is quiet on Christmas Day, Chicago's Chinatown buzzes with tradition, food and family.
While much of the city is quiet on Christmas Day, Chicago's Chinatown buzzes with tradition, food and family.
A Cook County jury on Friday convicted a Chicago man of killing two men during an armed robbery in Chinatown in 2020.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
A Cook County jury has convicted a man in the 2021 execution-style murder of 71-year-old Woom Sing Tse in the Chinatown neighborhood in Chicago.
The murder trial began Friday for the suspect accused of shooting a 71-year-old man walking in Chinatown in 2021.
Ghost hunter Tony Szabelski points out that 22nd Place has a violent history dating back before Chicago's Chinese community arrived in present-day Chinatown.
West 22nd Place in Chicago's Chinatown is an unassuming street branching off from the bustle of Wentworth Avenue. It also might be Chicago's most haunted block.
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon in the Chinatown neighborhood near downtown Chicago, after leading police on a high-speed chase from northwest Indiana.
Chicago police said a 37-year-old man was attacked by a group of five or six people on a CTA Red Line train overnight.
A town hall gave Chinatown residents a chance to express their opposition to the plan for a new Chicago Fire soccer stadium and The 78 development in the area.
Critics of the plan want to develop the culture and character of Chinatown and not price people out of the neighborhood.
Police said two men damaged the front or rear door frame of a residential building until they gained access.
The burglaries happened in the Chinatown and Bridgeport neighborhoods during the afternoon and evening hours.
Willie Greenwood, 27, was arrested around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of West 23rd Street.
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) said she wants to work with other community leaders to create a training program for business owners to stop racial profiling.
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) said she wants to work with other community leaders to create a training program for business owners to stop racial profiling. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
A Lunar New Year celebration and parade was also held Saturday in the Asia on Argyle district.
Crowds gathered along Wentworth Avenue near Cermak Road for the occasion.
An alert from Chicago police says that two men and a woman are pulling a knife on senior citizens or spraying them with mace before taking their belongings.
Many people were too scared to talk on camera a night after the shooting on a residential block—and that is part of why community activists say the double murder should be the wake-up call for a profoundly troubling trend. Jermont Terry reports.
Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
The Chicago Transit Authority is vowing to increase police patrols on trains and buses by 75%, under a new enhanced safety plan submitted to the Trump administration as the mass transit agency seeks to avoid losing $50 million in federal funding.
Dan Davis was found dead in Blue Island Monday, months after he went missing, according to his daughter.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
The company said it has since resumed normal operations following the outage on Tuesday.
The study found that people constantly babysitting multiple AI tools at once reported more decision fatigue and more errors.
The coffee chain says each tier has special perks, including free birthday treats up to a free personalized reserve card.
In a White House briefing last fall, the FDA commissioner and the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary claimed leucovorin could help autism symptoms. However, FDA officials said the available evidence does not show the drug works for autism more broadly.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a Flood Watch are all on the table Tuesday afternoon and into the overnight hours.
The body of a Chicago father who went missing in November 2025 has been found in Blue Island, his daughter said.
Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
