Riot Fest, now "RiotLand," moving to Chicago suburb of Bridgeview
The new location was announced Wednesday morning and the venue SeatGeek Stadium comes with parking, organizers emphasized on social media.
Harry Leinenweber, renowned Chicago federal judge, dies at 87
Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002.
Man arrested after apparently trying to jump fence at Chicago FBI HQ
CBS 2's cameras captured Chicago Police officers taking the man away.
Field Museum, Big Star host dinner with insect-based dishes, cicada-related discussions
The "Bug Bites" event was inspired by the 17-year periodical cicada emergence across the Chicago area this spring and summer.
5 people wanted in attempted robbery, beating of man on Blue Line train
Police have released surveillance images.
Honorary street name bestowed in Edgewater for director William Friedkin
Ridge Avenue at Ardmore Avenue, alongside the Nicholas Senn High School campus in Edgewater, now has a second name of William Friedkin Way.
Michael Lovell, Marquette University president, dies at 57
Lovell had been battling sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, for three years.
Worker injured while removing incinerator at downtown Chicago high-rise condo building
The Chicago Fire Department said duct work and bricks fell on workers trying to remove the old incinerator in the basement of former Outer Drive East building.
Blues Festival, Andersonville Midsommarfest, among events kicking off summer in Chicago
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
Burglars target businesses in Chicago's Lakeview, Lincoln Park areas
Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected.
Fire damages 3 bungalows in Chicago Lawn
Video posted to Facebook showed smoke pouring from the side windows and front door of 5920 S. Mozart St., and flames along the front roofline.
360 CHICAGO buys old Signature Room space at former John Hancock Center
The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back.
Report shows trend of increase in gun deaths in Illinois over last several years
The release of the report on Friday coincided with the start of Wear Orange Weekend – a commemorative event that started 11 years ago to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton.
Man charged with killing his 2 brothers, setting fire to Highland Park house
Authorities believe the man also set fire to the house – which had belonged to his and his brothers' late mother.
Organizers of Chicago festivals, events go all out to keep people safe
At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance.