Solemn ceremonies, festive parades return this Memorial Day to honor those who made ultimate sacrifice
This Memorial Day marked a return to tradition for many people, after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Chicago Park District beaches to open for season Friday
This year's beach season runs through Monday, Sept. 5.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
'Operation Basketball' gives kids a summertime game and the chance to get a summer job
"We've had kids be like 'I didn't even know I could sign up for these jobs so thank you!' and that makes it all worth it."
Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Police warns residents, search for man responsible for attacking three women in Logan Square
A man wanted for a series of attacks is still on the loose. Police say he's targeted at least three women.
1 dead, 4 wounded in Back of the Yards shooting; 2 charged after crowd fights with police
Officers immediately began performing lifesaving measures on the victims, only to for a hostile crowd to come up and begin fighting with the officers.
Police searching for man who attacked 3 women, sexually assaulted one in Logan Square
Chicago Police are warning residents in Logan Square of a man wearing a delivery vest who sexually assaulted one woman and made attempts on two others.
Pritzker vows to protect abortion rights in Illinois after leaked SCOTUS draft on Roe v Wade
The report published Monday in Politico referenced a draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices about the case that legalized abortion nationwide.
At least 17 people displaced after 2 fires blocks apart in Back of the Yards
One of the fires is believed to be arson.
Man maced, shot inside apartment during robbery on Near North Side
A man was maced and shot inside his apartment Friday morning on the Near North Side, police said.
Applications now open for city program offering $500 a month to low-income families
The city is touting it as one of the largest monthly cash assistance programs in the country, but you have to qualify in order to apply.
Drivers prepare for third gas giveaway hosted by Chicago businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson
For the third time, businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is giving drivers the chance to get free gas at more than a dozen locations.
Terrifying moments after woman was shot at in Lincoln Square
The roommates have no idea why they were targeted but believe the suspects were possibly trying to rob them or take their car.
Would-be car thieves fire shots at home in Oak Lawn before fleeing scene
Neighbors said a family of four, with at least two children, lives in the home that was shot up. Thankfully, no one was hurt.