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Star Wars Day is May 4. Use the Force and check out the following activities in Chicago in honor of the occasion.
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Star Wars Day is May 4. Use the Force and check out the following activities in Chicago in honor of the occasion.
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Hit the trails or the treadmills when you check out these places to run in Chicago and the suburbs.
See the world in a new way by picking up some designer eyeglasses through these companies in the Chicago area.
About 9 p.m., he was walking southbound in the 1600 block of North Western Avenue when he heard gunshots and realized he'd been struck, according to Chicago Police.
There's plenty to do this Easter with your family in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Hop to it and find out what egg-celent events are on the calendar.
Wear your favorite green T-shirts and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a big way with these family-friendly events in Chicago.
Most recently, a man was shot to death in the Wicker Park neighborhood Wednesday evening.
A man was shot to death in the Wicker Park neighborhood Wednesday evening.
Piece, the Wicker Park pizzeria and brewery, is being sued by BMI, Sony, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, who all claim copyright infringement.
Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday with these crowd-pleasing recipes from experts in the Chicago area.
A man suspected of robbing two Chicago banks on the same day last week struck again Monday afternoon, this time in the Wicker Park neighborhood, the FBI said.
A man was left in serious condition after he was shot in the Wicker Park neighborhood early Saturday.
Three pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a car early Saturday in Wicker Park on the Near West Side.
In both incidents, seven to eight burglars made forcible entry to the clothing stores and removed a large quantity of merchandise, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
Three people were wounded in a shooting outside a club in a Northwest Side neighborhood known for its nightlife
Support a retailer or two near you while holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday. Here are five shops worth a look in the Chicago area.
Taco Bell Cantina has garnered more attention than your average Taco Bell, and for good reason: it's the first in the country to serve alcohol.
This holiday season, purchase what you need for everyone on your shopping list by checking out these retailers in the Chicago area.
Save some time, and maybe even some cash, by shopping at these local retailers in Chicago on Black Friday.
With shorter days and cooler temperatures in the Chicago area, now is the perfect time to find some family-friendly recipes that incorporate in-season produce. Three Chicago experts share some of their recipes the entire family can make together.
Surveillance video shows a man breaking into a shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood early Tuesday neighborhood.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Chicago with these tasty recipes from restaurants in the area.
About 11 p.m., the teen and a 20-year-old man were in the 6400 block of South Justine Street when a male got out of a passing white Cadillac and shot them, police said. The model of the vehicle was not immediately known.
The search is on for the heartless thief who distracted a pregnant Wicker Park gift store owner, then stole her wallet and valuable jewelry,
A pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash on I-80 in south suburban Lansing, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
Due to high demand, more tickets will be available for the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago.
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday, they are turning to the teens themselves.
Roseland is a 134-bed safety-net hospital that has operated on the Far South Side for more than a century, but SEIU healthcare union leaders say about 200 healthcare workers could possibly not get paid.
Scientists at the University of Chicago are working on AI trained to model weather which could help create better, more accurate forecasts.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson weighed in Tuesday on a proposal to create a Department of Gun Violence Prevention for the city.
Tuesday marked the first Chicago Public Schools budget hearing of the summer, as the district faces a $ $733 million shortfall.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said agents will take a less public-facing approach, and the chair of the Illinois Accountability Commission says he is already hearing signs of a new arrest uptick.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
Illinois is among the top 13 states seeing a rise in alpha-gal syndrome cases, with residents living in southern Illinois at the highest risk, according to a 2025 study.
After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Emma Heming Willis found a new purpose as a health advocate.
The North Shore suburb of Wilmette this week became the latest Chicago-area municipality to discover mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this year.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
In a full circle moment, actor Gary Cole returns to the very same local stage where he began his professional acting career.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Due to high demand, more tickets will be available for the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago.
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday, they are turning to the teens themselves.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking storms in the Chicago area.
It's not clear what's behind the potential payroll problem at Roseland Community Hospital, but the SEIU vice president says, "I can confirm that on June 11, the union was informed that the payroll due our members on June 30th was in jeopardy."
The governor says he'll call a special session if team lobbyists can hammer out a compromise between the House and Senate versions in Springfield.
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday, they are turning to the teens themselves.
Some people living in Chicago's Lakeview community have launched a very public push to keep two men off the street, after they have repeatedly attacked victims on the street.
Due to high demand, more tickets will be available for the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago.
A search resumed for a child who disappeared in Lake Michigan near a beach in Michigan City, Indiana, on Monday night.
A pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash on I-80 in south suburban Lansing, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
Newly released cell phone video of a police shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills appears to contradict what a federal agent claims happened during an undercover gun trafficking sting operation last week.
"A house of horrors." That's how one former Chicago foster child described Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, a facility that's been at the center of a years-long CBS News Chicago investigation.
Kindbody entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts, but not all patients received the email.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
The White Sox are 22-4 in their last 26 home games.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway are heading to the Blackhawks in a trade deal for defenseman Louis Crevier, as well as their No. 4 and second-round No. 45 overall picks.
Wilson was selected as the No. 4 overall pick, followed by Swain at No. 15. Other Chicago-area players were also selected in the draft Tuesday night.
Athletic director Jamie Pollard said rising costs and financial uncertainty facing athletic departments nationwide drove the decision to add alcohol sales at Iowa State venues.
A woman was shot and wounded early Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Ridge community.
A man who was shot and killed while riding a bicycle in Grant Park in downtown Chicago last week was targeted by a shooter he'd never met, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Some people living in Chicago's Lakeview community have launched a very public push to keep two men off the street, after they have repeatedly attacked victims on the street.
Forty years ago this week, the battered body of Tony "The Ant" Spilotro — the Chicago mob's man in Las Vegas — was found buried in a shallow grave in an Indiana cornfield, along with that of his brother, Michael.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson weighed in Tuesday on a proposal to create a Department of Gun Violence Prevention for the city.
