City announces road closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race in July
This year's race will be held July 6 and 7 – a Saturday and Sunday. It will be the second in a three-series commitment.
Museum of Science and Industry closed Wednesday to move military artifacts
The museum plans to reopen for normal hours on Thursday.
University of Chicago researchers discover crucial protein for cellular function
The discovery could lead to new means of treating neurogenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Dolton residents pack heated village board meeting: "People have floods in their basements"
The Dolton Village Board meeting was at capacity, and several people were not allowed in.
April Fool! Malört "breath mints" touted on social media
They come in a tin reminiscent of Altoids, and their color might remind one of the ever-popular Fisherman's Friend lozenges.
Woman accused of smuggling drug-soaked paper into Cook County Jail in baby's diaper
The Cook County Sheriff's office emphasized that drug-soaked paper is a serious threat to people in jails and prisons nationwide.
Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic Cook County State's Attorney's primary
A spokesperson for opponent Clayton Harris said Harris called O'Neill Burke to concede the race.
Employees take issue with abrupt closure of only Chicago city Uncle Julio's restaurant
The employee said it came as a total shock.
Truck driver shot on I-65 in Northwest Indiana
Traffic was closed in both directions for a time after the shooting, but reopened by 8 p.m.
5 children sickened from smoke inhalation from cooking in Auburn Gresham
This was not a fire, the CFD said.
Man, cow killed in head-on crash in Southeast Wisconsin
The cow had escaped its pasture and was found in the middle of the roadway.
Susan Anderson, former CBS 2 anchor/reporter, looks back at career that paved way for women
Anderson started at a time when being a woman in the news business wasn't always easy. When she began in 1972, there were no other women reporters in the newsroom.
Uncle Julio's closes only restaurant in city of Chicago
A sign on the door said the company has offered staffers at the restaurant positions at other locations.
Echo Global Logistics takes over Chicago's old Groupon, Montgomery Ward building
The transportation and supply chain management firm's signs have already been mounted on the corners of the building.
Over 90% of Illinois school leaders report teacher shortage, survey says
School leaders say burnout and low pay are the main causes of the shortages.