Liam Stanton enters Chicago's 2027 mayoral race
Small business owner Liam Stanton has entered Chicago's 2027 mayoral race.
Lou Malnati's pizzeria launches bonuses, sweepstakes for its rewards members
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on Monday announced the Lou's Rewards Fest, celebrating summer festivals in Chicago and loyal customers.
Man dies in boating accident on Lake Michigan offshore from Hammond, Indiana
A man died in a boating accident this past weekend on Lake Michigan offshore from Lake County, Indiana.
Burglars break into store in West Town, but fail to get ATM
Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said.
Near West Side Chicago church commemorates speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A congregation on Chicago's Near West Side gathered over the weekend to commemorate 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke there.
Woman charged after burglary, standoff in Aurora
A woman has been charged after a burglary and standoff in Aurora, Illinois, this weekend.
Woman shot in face, suspected shooter holds police in standoff in Munster, Indiana
A suspected shooter held police in a standoff in Munster, Indiana, this weekend woman was shot in the face in a domestic incident, police said Sunday.
Edgewater Greek Fest, Andersonville Vintage Market to draw in Chicagoans Sunday
The Edgewater Greek Fest was in its second and final day Sunday with a celebration of Greek culture, and the Andersonville Vintage Market was also to get under way nearby.
City of Hope Cancer Center unveils chalk art honoring cancer survivors
Some chalk art is taking over streets across the Chicago area to honor cancer survivors, as part of the City of Hope Cancer Center's regional initiative.
Sens. Durbin, Duckworth honor memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who died this weekend.
City of Chicago to upgrade air conditioning at 42 park sites in heat-vulnerable areas
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined officials from the Chicago Park District on Thursday to announce plans for air-conditioning upgrades at 42 Chicago parks.
State leaders urge caution for parents considering buying e-bikes for kids
As a bill to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters sits on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk awaiting his signature, other state leaders are trying to spread the word of what parents should know if their kids want one.
Fire sweeps through recycling facility in Little Village
A fire broke out Thursday at a recycling facility in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, officials said.
Crash-and-grab burglars strike gas station in Budlong Woods
Thieves left empty-handed in an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
3 people injured in hit-and-run involving 3 vehicles on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Three people were injured in a hit-and-run crash involving three cars on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Thursday morning.