Chicago coffee shop aims to keep DNC attendees well caffeinated
Be it President Biden or a delegate, the Chicago French Press coffee cart will be standing by to crank out orders for anyone needing a pick-me-up at the DNC.
Is a summer youth jobs program in Chicago falling short of expectations?
One Summer Chicago is a pillar of Mayor Johnson's public safety plan. How is it working so far?
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
A stranger used banking info to steal thousands. Here's how to protect yourself
Ebony Lucas was shocked to find several debits that had no business being in her law firm's bank account.
More than $30,000 was taken from her account. What happened?
It turned out a previous real estate deal that fell through came back to haunt her as someone was able to access her account to spend lavishly.
Months after their homes flooded, suburban residents receive little help
With at least one resident on the brink of homelessness, neither the city, the HOA, nor the insurance company have fully paid to repair the homes that flooded back in January.
Multiple people rescued from Lake Michigan in less than a day; teen and woman dead
On Sunday, a woman on a sailboat that capsized near Winnetka swam 2 miles to get help, while the body of another woman who had been missing was later pulled from the water.
All Chicago pools, beaches to open Monday, fully staffed with lifeguards
The Chicago Park District also announced another welcomed change: families can hit all city pools six days a week.
Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Chicago nonprofit rushes to redirect fundraiser to avoid DNC, Secret Service road restrictions
Being in the Secret Service perimeter will mean road closures, parking restrictions, and security checkpoints.
Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
After $15,000 in supplies were stolen from storage, insurance wouldn't help
The budding businessman's experience was not unique when it comes to theft victims at Public Storage facilities.
Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
CHA turns to rehabbing longtime vacant properties for families
The city agency said about $50 million will be used to fix up empty units, some of which have sat vacant for years.
Churches near United Center left praying for guidance during Democratic Convention
Secret Service officials will likely allow worshippers to attend services. But it isn't yet clear whether congregants should allow more time to get to the church.