Your guide to the 2025 Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is back for 2025. Watch from along the lakefront as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event.
Man shot and killed on Chicago's North Side
Video from the scene showed bullet holes in a car window and shell casings on the ground.
Metra and Pace offering free rides to students on first day of school
Chicago Public Schools and many suburban schools start on Monday, August 18.
"Swan-derful" rescue reported along Route 41 in Highland Park, Illinois
Officers responded to a call for two swans blocking a lane of traffic during the Monday morning commute.
Weather warnings issued for parts of Chicago area as new storms sweep through
A Flood Watch was in effect for most of the area through midnight Tuesday night.
Father, son killed in Streamwood house fire; 1 other critically hurt
A father and son died and a third person is still in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire in Streamwood early Tuesday morning.
Broadway in Chicago hosting free concert at Millennium Park
The shows are coming soon to Chicago, including "Parade," "Phantom of the Opera," "The Great Gatsby," Tony-winning "The Outsiders," and "Suffs."
New Hollywood Casino opens in Joliet on Monday
The new $185 million land-based property features about a thousand slots, 43 live table games, an ESPN bet sportsbook, and more.
Inbound lanes closed on Dan Ryan Expressway after pedestrian hit, killed by SUV
Illinois State Police said the crash took place just north of 75th Street around 4:30 a.m.
Suspect in custody after 2 shot during domestic incident in Aurora, Illinois
The shooting suspect was taken into custody after turning himself in, police said
Boil order in effect for parts of Schaumburg, Illinois
Water was restored to the area on Sunday night after an emergency water shutdown.
Second bomb threat this week at Chicago-area hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying
Police said after a search of the area, "no explosive device was found."
Chicago's 96th annual Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday on South Side
The parade steps off at 35th and King Drive in Bronzeville and is followed by a festival in Washington Park
Videos captures boating accident during race in suburban Antioch, Illinois
The boating accident happened in Grass Lake during the Blarney Island boat race.
Chicago Leo High School students welcomed back by alumni on first day
The 270 students were greeted by two long lines of alumni and a marching band for a years-long tradition