1 Chicago Bear makes NFC's Pro Bowl roster
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
Chicago crews respond to Gold Coast condo fire along State Street
The fire appeared to be burning on the 12th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week, including these
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to see toll increase next month
Starting Jan. 6, 2025, those traveling from Detroit to Windsor will need to pay 75 cents more if they're credit card or debit card users.
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Kendrick Lamar, SZA bringing Grand National Tour to Chicago
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
Eileen O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
When do Minnesota's holiday lights start up? Check the schedule.
From the Twin Cities to the North Shore, here are the holiday tree lightings and parades in 2024 in the Twin Cities and in Greater Minnesota.
When is Chicago's first snow of the season? Is it arriving late?
This week brings the first significant snowfall of the season to the Chicago area. Snow is expected to fall at least through the early afternoon before changing over to cold November rain.
Elevated lead levels found in drinking water among some Riverview homes
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant on Michigan man
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
Detroit Zoo unveils newest resident, a 3-year-old sloth bear
Calling Jagger the "first of her kind at the Detroit Zoo in decades," zoo officials said that she'll spend the next few days getting acclimated behind the scenes before making her way outdoors "in the next week."
Detroit's own Eminem, Jack White earn Grammy nominations
Detroit natives Eminem and Jack White have both been nominated for 2025 Grammy Awards, adding to their already impressive totals throughout the decades.
Michigan election results – live updates
Click here to see all the latest results as Michigan residents cast their ballots for U.S. President, U.S. Senate and House races.
Illinois election results – live updates
Check here for the latest Illinois election results as they come in, including the presidential race, along with the Cook County State's Attorney race and 10 seats on the Chicago Board of Education.