Bridgeview Courthouse in Chicago's southwest suburbs closed due to power outage
A power outage shut down the Fifth Municipal District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Tuesday.
"Bug Squad" offers interactive experiences to learn about insects at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum said "Bug Squad" provides hands-on learning opportunities in a world inspired by fictitious superheroes and real science.
University of Illinois System launches search for new president
The U of I Board of Trustees has launched a national search, aided by a search committee and the executive search firm AGB Search, which will help evaluate candidates.
NWS confirms 4 tornadoes in Chicago suburbs during Monday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.
Debris on tracks snags multiple CTA train lines amid storms
Multiple CTA train lines were disrupted due to debris on the tracks amid severe storms Monday afternoon.
Thieves go for ATMs at multiple businesses on Chicago's South, Southwest sides
Chicago police issued an alert this past weekend about a string of ATM-related thefts on the city's South and Southwest sides.
Woman hit, killed by vehicle on I-57, man hit by and injured by another vehicle
A woman was struck and killed on the shoulder of I-57 on Chicago's South Side Sunday night, and a man who got out to help her was struck too.
Oscar Mayer celebrates 90th anniversary of Wienermobile with "Wiener Cake"
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is turning 90 years old, and Oscar Mayer is celebrating the occasion with a special birthday treat.
Crash-and-grab burglars hit Shell station on Lincoln Park-Lakeview cusp in Chicago
Crash-and-grab burglars hit a Shell gas station on the cusp of Chicago's Lakeview and Lincoln Park communities early Monday morning.
Robber jumps through window, steals cash register at McDonald's in Belmont Cragin
A robber jumped through a drive-thru window at a McDonald's in Chicago's Belmont Cragin community early Monday morning.
2027 Chicago mayoral candidates may begin circulating petitions Tuesday
Candidates for Chicago mayor may start circulating petitions on Tuesday for the election in February 2027.
Wicker Park Fest brings indie music lineup, activities to Chicago's Milwaukee Avenue
Wicker Park Fest livened up the weekend in Chicago with an indie music lineup of more than 50 artists.
Police warn of group beating, robbing people in Chicago's South Loop
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert after two violent robberies in the South Loop area this weekend.
Chicago police warn of robbers targeting people trying to sell cellphones on West Side
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about robbers targeting victims who are trying to sell cellphones online on Chicago's West Side.
Robbins, Illinois, renames street in honor of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade
The south Chicago suburb of Robbins, Illinois, on Sunday honored retired NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade with a new street name and a day of celebration.