Chicago celebrates 50 years since TV pairing of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert
This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show.
Man shot, wounded by Chicago police in Washington Park neighborhood
Chicago police shot and wounded a man they said was armed with a gun in the South Side's Washington Park neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Digital IDs will be available in Illinois starting Wednesday, Giannoulias announces
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.
Burglars smash their way into bar in Logan Square
Chicago police on Tuesday were investigating a burglary on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Cook County Treasurer announces plans to run for mayor
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced her plans to run for Chicago mayor in 2027.
2 men attacked blocks apart on Chicago's Near West Side, police say
Two men were attacked with sharp objects an hour apart early Monday on Chicago's Near West Side, Chicago police said.
UChicago student, Springfield native are among 2026 Rhodes scholars
A University of Chicago college student is among the 2026 Rhodes Scholars announced this weekend.
Texas National Guard members to leave Illinois, official confirms
The Texas National Guard is leaving Illinois after being activated and sent, but never deployed.
Burglars target 10 businesses in neighborhoods around Chicago
Chicago police on Sunday issued an alert about a recent rash of business burglaries in various neighborhoods around the city over the past couple of weeks.
Motorcycle crash leaves man dead in Budlong Woods
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Western Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood early Sunday.
Rare Air Jordans that Michael Jordan wore in 1985 game are up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
Mayor Johnson orders more resources to help SNAP recipients
Mayor Johnson announced an order Saturday giving more resources to food pantries, nonprofits, and faith institutions to help feed SNAP recipients who were affected by the government shutdown.
FBI searches for robber who held up bank in St. Charles
The FBI was asking for help Thursday in finding a man who robbed a bank in St. Charles, Illinois, west of Chicago this past weekend.
Jim Avila, news correspondent who spent many years with CBS Chicago, dies at 69
Jim Avila, an esteemed journalist who spent nearly a decade as a frontline reporter for CBS Chicago, passed away this week.
Teacher released after being taken by ICE from daycare in North Center
A daycare teacher has been released after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago's North Center neighborhood last week.