Book Bonanza in Grand Crossing connects young people to joy of reading
An event in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood aims to connect more young people with the joys of reading.
Man dead, another critically injured after hit-and-run in Avondale
A man died, and another was critically injured after a hit-and-run crash in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood on Friday morning.
Walgreens cutting nearly 470 jobs in Illinois
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees across the country.
Group steals ATM from bar on Chicago's Northwest Side
An ATM was stolen from a bar on Chicago's Northwest Side early Friday morning.
Freight train derailment blocks crossings in Harvey and Dixmoor
A freight train derailment in Chicago's south suburbs has blocked a handful of crossings for several hours on Friday in Harvey and Dixmoor.
Tornado touches down in Southern Illinois
ideo posted to social media shows damage left behind after a tornado touched down in Southern Illinois.
Activists demand FBI investigation into death of man shot by ICE agents
Community leaders in Little Village are demanding the FBI open an independent investigation into the Franklin Park shooting death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by ICE agents in September 2025.
2026 Summerfest lineup released with Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Jelly Roll
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Adam Beckerink, charged in murder of estranged wife, due in court Thursday
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, is due back in court on Thursday.
2 members of dance team killed, 3 injured in Bishop Ford crash
Two members of a South Side dance team were killed and three others were injured in a crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway early Thursday morning.
Kenwood apartment building fire started by roofing materials: CFD
A fire broke out at an apartment building in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood on Wednesday.
Why is Chicago under a red flag warning?
The Chicago area is under a red flag warning. Here's what you need to know.
Family of Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks in his memory; memorial plans rescheduled
The family of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke publicly on Wednesday morning, just one day after he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Illinois, Chicago leaders react to Jesse Jackson's death
Tributes are pouring in from Chicago residents and Illinois leaders remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at the age of 84.
19-year-old charged in connection with Bronzeville Jewel-Osco shooting
A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting at a Chicago Jewel-Osco that left three injured in November.