House explosion in Cary, Illinois, leaves man in critical condition
The man, who was the only one who lived in the house, was found on the ground outside.
Woman from Germany is grateful for double lung transplant from Northwestern Medicine
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, studied and taught in Chicago area
Leo XIV also attended the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Former Illinois Boy Scout leader accused of sex abuse released on home monitoring again
Published reports indicated that Farris was released on home monitoring in March, then ordered detained again last week, only to be released again on Wednesday.
Shooting in Humboldt Park neighborhood leaves 2 men wounded
There was no one in custody late Wednesday. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Pritzker issues order protecting privacy of people with autism in Illinois
The order is in response to recent maneuvers by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Jim Williams throws first pitch for Cubs game at Wrigley Field
"It's a whole different experience when you're standing on that mound," Williams said. "It's not exactly the local ballfield."
Boy, 14, shot and wounded near school in Bronzeville
The scene of the shooting is near Wendell Phillips Academy High School, 244 E. Pershing Rd.
Teen shot near elementary school in Bronzeville, Chicago police say
Wendell Phillips Academy High School Principal Rashad Talley wrote that the victim of the shooting was a "member of our community."
Pritzker's office slams, mocks Homeland Security Secretary Noem ahead of visit
Noem is expected to talk about what she calls the failures of sanctuary city policies.
New Aurora, Illinois data portal tracks economic impact of performing arts venues
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Man found dead in Cal-Sag Channel 6 days after being reported missing
Palos Heights police said they recovered a body from the Cal-Sag Channel on Monday, and the body was confirmed to be that of Joshua Blair, 37.
Ramp closures coming as Kennedy Expressway work goes on
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that four outbound ramps are scheduled to close for repairs later this month.
Harlem Globetrotters honored with street name in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood
The honorary street sign for Globetrotters Way is located at the corner of Pershing Road and Giles Avenue in Bronzeville, near Wendell Phillips Academy High School.
Chicago's Michelada Fest canceled due to musician visa concerns, political climate
The festival had been scheduled for July 19 and 20 at Oakwood Beach along the lake at 41st Street.