UIC eliminates some factors in financial aid, hiring, promotions
The university will no longer consider race, color, national origin, or sex and gender when distributing financial aid, hiring, or awarding promotions and tenure positions.
Vote on Advocate Children's NICU Halloween costume contest
Advocate Children's Hospital wants you to pick your favorite Halloween costume for their tiniest patients.
Man robbed, attacked on CTA train on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police said a man was robbed at gunpoint on a CTA Red Line train.
Harvey announces furloughs amid ongoing financial distress
The City of Harvey is reducing operations, and city offices will operate on limited hours due to "staffing and budget constraints."
Presale begins Tuesday for John Mulaney's Wrigley Field tour stop
Presale for John Mulaney's historic Wrigley Field tour stop in July begins on Tuesday at noon.
4 men charged in murder of a 19-year-old man in Gary, Indiana
Four men were charged in the murder of a 19-year-old man and the attempted murder of another teen in Indiana.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum hosting annual "Boo-seum Bash"
The "Boo-seum Bash" will feature the "boneyard," featuring rare specimens and skeletons, spooky animal encounters, and snakes, and more.
String of burglaries prompts Chicago police warning
A string of robberies was reported in West Loop Gate, Printer's Row, and South Loop.
"Arts In The Dark" Halloween Parade steps off on Saturday night
The 11th annual "Arts in the Dark" Halloween parade returns to the Loop on Saturday night.
Man fatally shot during domestic fight in Bucktown
A man was shot and killed inside a home in the Bucktown neighborhood on Friday night.
Woman fatally shot while getting off private bus on South Side
Chicago police said the woman was exiting a private bus on Chicago's South Side when shots were fired from inside the bus.
Measles case reported in Lake County, Indiana
The Lake County Health Department confirmed the case of measles was found in an unvaccinated child.
"No Kings" Chicago protest draws thousands to Grant Park
Thousands of people traveled downtown Saturday for the Chicago "No Kings" protest in Grant Park.
"Open House Chicago" returns this weekend
"Open House Chicago" is a unique annual event from the Chicago Architecture Center, where more than 215 of Chicago's most notable architectural achievements will be open to the public.
Free pickleball pop-up at Woodfield Mall on Saturday
Athletes from the Association of Pickleball Players will be giving free lessons at the event.