Officials identify five killed in truck crash that led to ammonia leak in downstate Illinois
Residents of the village of Teutopolis were evacuated until Saturday evening.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
Owners of weapons covered under Illinois assault weapons ban may now register
Illinois State Police are now accepting what is known as endorsement affidavits.
Signature Room on 95th at former Hancock Center closes permanently
The closing was announced on a sign posted on the door of the restaurant on the 95th and 96th floors at 875 N. Michigan Av.
Fire breaks out at downtown Chicago Target store
There was a large response from emergency crews, and the store at 1 S. State St. was evacuated.
Police in Plano ask if anyone lost their goat
While there were plenty of jokes in the comments, no one had claimed the goat as of 9:20 p.m.
The spotted lanternfly is now in Illinois: What you need to know
The insects with their bright red underwings are visually striking in first glance. But they are no friends of ours.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Baby found abandoned near elementary school in West Town
The baby was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital by officers.
Spotted lanternfly found for first time in Illinois
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species, and if you see one, officials want you to stomp it with your shoe – though you should photograph it to report it first.
Protesters disrupt meeting over disapproval of plans for Northwestern's Ryan Field
Members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance shouted inside Council Chambers after a rally outside.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Driver seriously injured in fiery crash on I-88 in Chicago suburbs
Video from the scene showed firefighters trying to free a person pinned inside a red pickup truck.
Over 4,000 more young people employed through One Summer Chicago this year than last
In 2023, more than 24,000 young people were employed through the program – an increase of 19 percent from last year.