Canada's Mohammed Ahmed finishes first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle
Canadian distance runner and four-time Olympian Mohammed Ahmed came in first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday.
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Canadian distance runner and four-time Olympian Mohammed Ahmed came in first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday.
Thousands of runners hit the pavement in Grant Park to participate in an 8K run or 2-mile walk.
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement starting in Grant Park and through the Loop in an 8K run or 2-mile walk, all while continuing the St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Lollapalooza tickets are on sale but quickly selling out for the 2026 music festival in Grant Park. Organizers released the daily lineup as well.
J Balvin and Kali Uchis are among the names taking the stage at this year's festival.
After being bumped to September for three straight years because of the NSCAR Street Race, the Taste of Chicago is reclaiming its longstanding dates in July, the city announced.
In what is known as America's Sweetest Race, runners took to Chicago's streets Sunday for the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run.
Thousands of people traveled downtown Saturday for the Chicago "No Kings" protest in Grant Park.
Chicago police have issued a new warning about a roving group of robbers targeting people wearing gold chains in downtown, particularly in the area around Grant Park.
The push targets undocumented people with criminal records in Illinois, specifically Chicago, because it is a sanctuary city.
El Grito Chicago has been postponed due to fears about immigration enforcement activity, officials announced Thursday.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
Polic say a group of young people walks up to people wearing jewelry around Grant Park, yanks chains straight from the victims, and then takes off.
A festival spokesperson said attendance numbers for Lollapalooza for 2025 were about the same as those for 2024.
Marissa Perlman has your 202 Lollapalooza recap as crews work to clear Grant Park.
To keep people safe, Chicago police set up camp outside, and EMTs were on hand at six medical tents at the music festival.
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center previously said they anticipate seeing 10 to 20 extra patients a day in the emergency during the event—some come in for a drug overdose.
Hundreds of thousands of music fans of all genres packed Grant Park for the first day of Lollapalooza 2025. But Chicago air quality is unhealthy Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Hundreds of thousands of music fans packed Grant Park Thursday for the first day of Lollapalooza 2025 as Chicago air quality plummeted to unhealthy levels. Sabrina Franza reports.
Hundreds of thousands of music fans of all genres packed Grant Park for the first day of Lollapalooza 2025. But Chicago air quality is unhealthy Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The four-day festival runs from July 31 to August 3. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day.
A car fire has halted traffic on northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Grant Park during the Friday afternoon rush.
Guerrero talked recently about the challenges he has faced, and the full-circle moment that has led to his dream job as principal conductor of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.
"Far more people are going to be involved in this process than when it was initially birthed. That's my style of leadership," Johnson said.
The final races wrapped up right as rain showers rolled into the area.
Police initially said that 33 people on the bus were hurt in the crash, but that number has since risen to 41 people injured.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a USPS driver on the South Side.
The University of Chicago has received a $50 million gift to upgrade its historic Ida Noyes Hall as a student and campus community center.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, accusing the team of selling merchandise with his name and jersey number without his permission.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
An Indiana woman is charged with first degree murder for a triple homicide in unincorporated Crete, Ill., the Will County sheriff said. The victims were all members of the same family.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
A 9-month-old capybara escaped from a zoo just after arriving.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers. Lauren Victory reports.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking severe weather.
An Indiana woman is charged in a triple homicide that killed three members of the same family in unincorporated Crete.
Police initially said that 33 people on the bus were hurt in the crash, but that number has since risen to 41 people injured.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox, accusing the team of selling merchandise with his name and jersey number without his permission.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a USPS driver on the South Side.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
