Academy Award-winner Amy Madigan is daughter of former CBS Chicago news director
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
Boy, 15, in critical condition after shooting in Joliet
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
Man charged with hate crime, accused of swearing at and spitting on man in Lombard
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
Chicago police sergeant shot, wounded while driving in Pullman neighborhood
An on-duty Chicago police sergeant was shot overnight Saturday into Sunday while driving in the city's Pullman neighborhood.
Person struck and killed by Yellow Line train in Skokie
A person was struck and killed by a CTA Yellow Line train on Thursday afternoon in north suburban Skokie.
Gary, Indiana receives $500,000 from Hard Rock Casino for new animal shelter
The City of Gary, Indiana, announced Thursday that it has received a $500,000 contribution from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to build a new animal care facility.
Chicago Public Schools students to compete in Citywide Spelling Bee Championship
Chicago Public Schools students hoped to spell success on Thursday in the Citywide Spelling Bee Championship.
Mayor's proposed fare hike for Chicago taxi industry stalls in committee
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants taxicabs to be able to raise fares during certain times of day, and a City Council committee was set to discuss the proposal Thursday.
Illinois player wins Mega Millions jackpot in drawing this week
An Illinois Lottery player this week won the Mega Millions jackpot, worth $536 million.
Group wants special prosecutor to investigate agent actions in Operation Midway Blitz
A group is pushing for a special prosecutor to investigate federal agent actions in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz — the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city.
Organizers: Chicago Marathon had record economic impact for city in 2025
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set a record for its economic impact on the city in 2025, organizers said Thursday.
Man shot, killed in broad daylight on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot and killed on the street in the midday hours Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Bill would rename part of Dan Ryan Expressway for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday that he has introduced legislation to rename part of Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Rash of plant-based restaurants have closed in Chicago, but experts caution against doom
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Chicago's Greek Independence Parade to held April 19
Chicago's Greektown district will welcome the Greek Independence Parade this year on Sunday, April 19.