City of Chicago accepting applications for 2026 farmers' markets
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
1 person injured in hit-and-run crash on Route 394 in Chicago's south suburbs
One person was injured early Monday in a hit-and-run crash on Illinois Route 394 in Chicago's south suburbs.
Woman charged with attempted murder in 2025 shooting on Northwest Side
A woman was charged with attempted murder this past weekend, nearly a year after investigators said she shot another woman on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago's Olive-Harvey College launches barber program for high school students
Olive-Harvey College in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is making it easier for high school students to get a head start on their careers.
Dangerous cold returns to Chicago after more than half a foot of snow falls
Dangerously cold temperatures returned to the Chicago weather forecast Monday, a day after a winter storm dumped snow totaling over six inches on much of the area.
Amtrak derailment blocks platforms at Union Station
A minor Amtrak derailment blocked some platforms at Chicago's Union Station early Monday morning.
CPS schools open Monday despite cold; see full list of school closings
Chicago Public Schools will be open as usual on Monday despite another day of extreme cold.
Fire damages house in unincorporated Marengo, 1 person hospitalized
One person was taken to a local hospital this weekend when a fire broke out in unincorporated Marengo, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago.
Man shot by burglars breaking into his car in Morton Grove
A man was shot early Sunday when he confronted two people trying to break into a car in the north suburban Morton Grove.
4-year-old boy, mother killed in Joliet shooting; man in custody, police say
A 36-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy were killed in a homicide in Joliet, Illinois, on Sunday morning, according to police.
Tracking flight disruptions at O'Hare, Midway International Airport amid winter storm
As a winter storm socked the Chicago area Sunday, flight delays and cancellations piled up right with the snow at O'Hare and Midway international airports.
15-year-old boy, Sebastian Scott, found after going missing Saturday morning
A 15-year-old boy was located late Sunday after going missing for more than 24 hours.
Cold Weather Advisory for -15 to -25 wind chills through Monday morning
Expect additional chances for snow by midweek.
Child-sized furniture soon coming to CTA stations, acting president says
Chicago Transit Authority President Nora Leerhsen touted numerous innovations on the system Thursday — including a plan for some new benches that won't leave youngsters' feet hanging.
Anti-Cruelty Society has advice for protecting pets during extreme cold
The Anti-Cruelty Society urged Chicago area residents to protect their pets with dangerous cold coming Friday.