Christians around Chicago area start Holy Week with Palm Sunday services
In a relatively rare phenomenon this year, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and fall on the same dates for the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Robber takes man's $10,000 custom-made violin on Blue Line train in downtown Chicago
The violin was inside a black storage case, and has a distinct wood-grain finish on the back, police said.
Fox Lake agrees to settlement for wife of disgraced police officer Joe Gliniewicz
Joe Gliniewicz shot himself and died by suicide — staging it to look like he had been gunned down in the line of duty.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Goose that nested at Wrigley Field last weekend to be honored with bobblehead
The Canada goose that nested underneath the scoreboard at Wrigley may just be on the way to joining old Garfield Goose and the Goose Island beer logo bird in local fame.
Man killed, woman wounded in shooting on West Side
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Fire breaks out in downtown Chicago restaurant kitchen, sends smoke into Loop
The Fire Department checked out a couple of people who inhaled some smoke.
Oak Park, Illinois seeks artists for new murals along train line embankment
Selected artists will get $750 upfront for supplies, and another $750 when the mural is complete.
A brief history of Chicago Cubs home openers
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
Multiple people rescued, taken to hospitals from fire in Edgewater
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in the building at 5439-41 N. Kenmore Ave.
Northwestern University scientists develop world's smallest pacemaker
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
New children's museum planned for old Lincoln Mall site in Matteson
The Matteson Children's Museum is set to open in 2028.
Aurora, Illinois Mayor Richard Irvin concedes election to challenger John Laesch
Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.