University of Chicago statistics professor receives MacArthur 'genius grant'
Barber is being recognized for her work designing ways to better handle data sets that are large or imperfect, the U of C said.
University of Chicago announces plans to expand access to books that have been banned
This week marks Banned Books Week – which was launched in 1982 after a surge of challenges to books in schools, libraries, and bookstores at that time.
Mayor Johnson reemphasizes point on need to help asylum seekers
During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
Rep. Quigley says lack of aid for Ukraine led him to vote no on bill to keep government open
Quigley was the only Democrat to vote against the bill this past weekend.
Driver loses control on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive, hits bicyclist on trail
Witnesses said a Toyota Prius veered off the roadway, through a guardrail, and onto the Lakefront Trail bike path.
Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
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.