Extreme heat to persist Tuesday in Chicago area with heat index values near 100
Late Tuesday, there will be a storm risk in the Chicago area, with scattered storms forecast for the evening and parts of the overnight hours.
West Side residents "relieved" now that DNC is over
Some people said they left town to avoid any drama and they were glad to see Chicago in one piece upon returning.
From Lil Jon to the Obamas, DNC moments go viral on social media
Whether it was the musical roll call votes, or emphatic speeches, Democrats hope engaging viral moments are a hit for young voters.
The cost of being a delegate at the DNC in Chicago
Delegates get a bit of a break on transportation thanks to DNC-provided shuttle buses, and sometimes food is free.
Remembering Phil Donahue, a TV pioneer with deep Chicago connections
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Chicago DNC organizers invite public to visit McCormick Place next week
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
DNC forces kids and seniors to find other ways around the area as "hard" perimeter is set up
Beginning Saturday night, the Secret Service will only allow people with tickets or credentials to enter the "hard" security perimeter for the DNC.
Chicago street fests underestimate crowds, endangering attendees, experts say
An analysis of city permit data found many street festival producers are submitting permits for crowd sizes significantly lower than what's being advertised online — but the estimates are used to make safety plans.
CrowdStrike IT outage a month ago is still causing problems for a Chicago traveler
Priceline told her to sort that mistake out with the airline, Viva Aerobus. But she said Viva Aerobus told her the refund needs to come from Priceline.
DNC security will include oversight of food prep for 3,500 VIPs
The Secret Service confirmed "food defense and food surveillance" security measures will be used where food preparation is happening for the DNC.
A potential solution for big property tax hikes in southern Cook County
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. A new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
Businesses concerned about effect of Chicago DNC security restrictions
The US Secret Service has released updated maps showing the security perimeter for the Democratic National Convention, and it appears that no one from the outside can walk in the red zones.
Officials release video of officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Microsoft outage causes chaos for many Chicago companies
While much of the problem seemed to be resolved by the late afternoon, several Chicago companies experienced a lot of grief because of the outages.
Chicago Police compare notes with Milwaukee officials in preparation for DNC
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.