Pritzker announces $18.4 million in grants for new EV charging stations
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Study on fish reproduction in Chicago River indicates recovery from pollution
The study analyzed the species of fish that spawn in the Chicago River to sustain resilient and biodiverse fish communities.
First Illinois West Nile virus death of 2025 reported in suburban Cook County
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
More travelers passed through O'Hare in July 2025 than any month before
Air traffic data published Wednesday by the Chicago Department of Aviation showed O'Hare welcomed a total of 8,263,448 passengers through its gates in July.
Teachers, southwest suburban Chicago school district reach agreement
Teachers in several of Chicago's southwest suburbs will not be going on strike, as a tentative deal was reached with the school district.
Wrong-way driver killed in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
At 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, a 53-year-old man was driving a gray vehicle north on the Drive when he crossed into the southbound lanes, police said.
Chicago's Lawson House honored with historic preservation award
The historic Lawson House, a former YMCA on Chicago's Near North Side, won a historic preservation award Tuesday for the $128 million restoration project that revitalized the building.
Second case of measles for 2025 confirmed in suburban Cook County
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Memorial service to be held this weekend for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Hyde Park Labs brings lab space for STEM startups spun out of UChicago
Hyde Park Labs, at 5207 S. Harper Ave. north and east of the University of Chicago campus, opened about two and a half months ago — but the grand opening was set for Tuesday.
With colon cancer rates skewing younger, doctor urges everyone to be proactive
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago area amid ICE operations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
Teenage boy dead after his e-bike slams into pickup truck in Arlington Heights
Police believe the e-bike operator ran a stop sign, and entered the intersection at 30 to 40 mph.
Elgin police locate Brandy Lundeen, who had been missing since Sunday night
Lundeen's family said she had contacted them from her cellphone and may have been in distress.
3 suspects apprehended after crash-and-grab at Oak Park pawn shop
Camera footage showed all three suspects entering the pawn shop while wearing distinctive clothing, police said.