Chicago City Council committee to discuss taxi fare hike proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants taxicabs to be able to raise fares during certain times of day, and a City Council committee was set to discuss the proposal Thursday.
Illinois player wins Mega Millions jackpot in drawing this week
An Illinois Lottery player this week won the Mega Millions jackpot, worth $536 million.
Group wants special prosecutor to investigate agent actions in Operation Midway Blitz
A group is pushing for a special prosecutor to investigate federal agent actions in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz — the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city.
Organizers: Chicago Marathon had record economic impact for city in 2025
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set a record for its economic impact on the city in 2025, organizers said Thursday.
Man shot, killed in broad daylight on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot and killed on the street in the midday hours Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Bill would rename part of Dan Ryan Expressway for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday that he has introduced legislation to rename part of Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Rash of plant-based restaurants have closed in Chicago, but experts caution against doom
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Chicago's Greek Independence Parade to held April 19
Chicago's Greektown district will welcome the Greek Independence Parade this year on Sunday, April 19.
Woman charged in road rage shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway
A woman has been charged in a road rage shooting that left someone injured this past weekend on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Parents appeal to Vatican to keep St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates open
A group of parents in Chicago's northwest suburbs is appealing directly to the Vatican to try to keep their Catholic school open.
Applications open for Cook County property tax exemptions
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Woman struck, killed in hit-and-run in South Chicago
A woman died after being hit by a vehicle that went on to take off in the South Chicago neighborhood on Chicago's South Side Tuesday night.
Multiple people hospitalized after chemical exposure at Byron nuclear plant in Illinois
Eight people were taken to hospitals after being exposed to chemicals at the Byron Clean Energy Center nuclear plant southwest of Rockford, Illinois, on Tuesday.
Overnight storms leave Chicago area roadways flooded
The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.
Village of Wilmette issues warning about scammers impersonating its departments
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.