Brookfield Zoo giraffes returning to outdoor habitat for first time this year
After spending weeks cooped up indoors, the giraffes are ready to run around in the sun.
Animal Cruelty Society, Breakthrough Urban Ministries hosting free Dog Wellness Fair
Dog owners can stop by Humboldt Park to get their pets' physical exams, updated vaccinations, and microchips.
Waukegan, Romeoville police departments hosting gun buyback programs
Both the Romeoville and Waukegan police departments are hosting gun buyback programs this afternoon.
Free shredding, recycling event happening Saturday in Kane County
The county is hosting a recycling event today from 8 a.m. to noon.
Avery R. Young, Chicago's first-ever poet laureate, hosting public discussion in South Loop
Avery R. Young is an artist and educator who has been featured in a variety of publications.
Last day for CPD in-person entrance exams at 4 city colleges
The exams will happen in two sessions at Malcolm X, Olive Harvey, Richard J. Daley, and Wilbur Wright colleges.
Chicago man charged with murder in Chicago Lawn shooting
Chicago Police on Thursday arrested Jelen Lee, 21, in the 2600 block of South California Avenue.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Schnapps
He would make a great addition to most homes at just a year old.
Burglars target commercial business garages, steal cars on Northwest Side
There have been six break-ins – each one happening last week in the Jefferson Park and Albany Park neighborhoods.
Tickets for Chance the Rapper's 'Acid Rap' celebration concert on sale Friday
Chance is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his breakout mixtape "Acid Rap."
Police warning businesses in Belmont Cragin of recent burglaries
They say someone is throwing a cinder block through the window before taking cash, registers, and food.
Illinois Gaming Board approves move of 2 casinos in Joliet, Aurora
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved moving two casinos in the suburbs.
Cause for emergency repairs on DuSable bridge on Michigan Avenue revealed
The Chicago Department of Transportation shut down some lanes Wednesday night to make emergency repairs on the DuSable bridge.
Suspect charged in deadly stabbing in Mayfair due in court Friday
Police say there was some sort of fight between the suspect and a man at an apartment on North Kilpatrick in the Mayfair neighborhood.
Indiana doubling jury duty pay starting in July
Currently, jurors are paid $15 a day to appear and $40 a day if they're seated in a trial.