2 bottlenose dolphins soon to give birth at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo said it is preparing for dolphins Allison and Allie to give birth this year. Allison is due in the late summer or early fall, while Allie is due in the winter.
Chicago's Agents of Hope Training & Information Center works to connect refugees with jobs
The Chicago nonprofit Agents of Hope Training & Information Center is working to make the job search a bit easier for refugees through career training programs and workforce development.
Man to appear in court in stabbing that killed woman in Avondale
A man was due in court Thursday on charges of stabbing a woman to death in Chicago's Avondale community this week.
Man charged in shootout on Chicago's Near North Side
A man was set for a detention hearing Thursday in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
CEO Warren: Bears' "sole focus" for new stadium site is in Northwest Indiana
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Illinois among 46 states to settle with mortgage servicer for improperly imposing insurance
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
In wake of Lake Michigan earthquake, researchers say there may have been more never recorded
A 2.9 -magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan offshore from Chicago's North Shore suburbs last month was only the second to be recorded ever in the lake, but scientists said there may have been others in the past that weren't detected.
Man shot, killed along McCormick Boulevard in Skokie
A man was shot and killed Tuesday night along busy McCormick Boulevard in the north Chicago suburb of Skokie.
Lobbyist, mayoral candidate John Kelly says Chicago has had enough of career politicians
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park damaged in storms
The Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in the southwest Chicago suburb of Tinley Park was damaged when severe storms blasted through the area on Tuesday.
At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Activist Jahmal Cole says he's learning a lot living in and exploring Chicago's 77 communities
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Crash-and-grab burglars target convenience store in Bucktown
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Shootout on Chicago's Near North Side leaves 2 men critically wounded
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
Another round of storms hits Chicago while Sunday cleanup continues
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.