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Need a rubber chicken? Want to be schooled in the art of illusion? Has "Mr. Ash" got the store for you. Newsradio 780's Lisa Fielding reports.
A federal judge has ruled that a Chicago jury was wrong when it convicted a white supremacist of using his website to solicit violence.
If you shop at the Whole Foods on North Ashland Avenue anytime Wednesday, you might want to bring your own bag.
Maggie Daley underwent surgery on her right leg on to replace a metal rod that had caused her increasing discomfort, the mayor's office said.
A nursing home supervisor repeatedly allowed an employee to give excessive doses of morphine to patients, including at least one who died of a morphine overdose.
Hundreds of cars flooded the Main Post Office just west of the Loop, as last minute tax filers tried to beat the midnight deadline.
Five young men who allegedly beat up the owner of a pizza parlor were arrested after the victim recognized one of the suspects as his son's hockey teammate and used his Facebook page to identify the other culprits.
Twice as many people will visit the Main Post Office in Downtown Chicago on Monday to file their tax returns at the last minute, even though filers had an extra weekend to finish.
A wheelchair-bound woman who fell into Lake Michigan over the weekend has died.
Area high school girls are getting a chance to be belles of the ball at their upcoming proms without breaking the bank.
The state of Illinois has a backlog of bills, and one lawmaker is outlining hopes of changing that.
Teens in Evanston will be learning firsthand today about the dangers of texting and driving.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was on the hot seat in Palatine Monday night.
Federal nuclear safety regulators said Thursday they will be conducting special inspections at two nuclear plants in Illinois.
Prosecutors are hailing the conviction of the alleged top leader of the Chicago-based Latin Kings as a blow to one of the nation's most powerful street gangs.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook were looking for a man who has attacked three women on the street in the past week.
Those convicted of first-degree murder will have to register with a public searchable database if a bill moving through the Illinois General Assembly becomes law.
A judge has ruled that Illinois pharmacists cannot be forced to dispense emergency contraception.
A former Villa Park man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, after police found thousands of child pornography images in his home.
Was it a false alarm? Peoria-based Caterpillar now says it has no plans to leave Illinois.
A teenager from southwest suburban Plainfield was arrested this week when he was caught driving 108 miles per hour down a busy street.
Low levels of radiation from Japan have been detected in the Chicago area, in Will and DuPage counties.
Inside a nine-story building in Rosemont, the difference between life and death could mean a blip on a computer screen.
Residents of the Budlong Woods neighborhood are being warned about coyotes in the area.
Emotions ran high Monday night at a special meeting designed to talk about the Chicago Public Schools' latest plan to consolidate or close several schools.
The district said the victims were attempting to go ice fishing, and both were struggling to keep their heads above water.
The incident happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the 1400 block of North Lawndale Avenue, according to police.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in unknown condition.
The regularly scheduled service flight between Detroit and Chicago's Midway landed safely after the cracked windshield was found.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and community leader who was at the forefront of many civil rights victories, died this week.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard 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?
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.
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 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.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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."
Officials don't know how many monkeys are out there or where they came from.
After hearing their story and why they were taking these photos all across the city, Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickers gave them an offer no Bears fan could turn down.
A strong cold front will bring scattered snow to the area Wednesday morning through the afternoon, then expect flurries in Illinois, but accumulating lake-effect snow in NW Indiana. 1" to 4" snow totals are looking likely in Porter County to La Porte County, with totals as high as 8" in localized snow bands.
After more than two weeks of protests, during which human rights groups say thousands of demonstrators have been killed, President Trump issued a message Tuesday to Iranian protesters to keep protesting.
Police said 39-year-old Shanika Smith and a 47-year-old man were killed in the wreck. Her daughter says her mind can relax now that the person responsible is behind bars.
Prosecutors said 40-year-old Demetrius Thurman used his phone to record video of the crime early Saturday morning.
Both women were grabbed by a man a day apart along the riverwalk on the city's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office released Chicago Public School teacher Linda Brown's cause of death after an autopsy Tuesday.
The district said the victims were attempting to go ice fishing, and both were struggling to keep their heads above water.
The incident happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the 1400 block of North Lawndale Avenue, according to police.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
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
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
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.
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?
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
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.
A man has been charged with stabbing a CTA passenger to death while the victim was sleeping on a Blue Line train over the weekend in the Loop.
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.
