Road closures return for Chicago's Mexican Independence Day events
Chicago officials warn visitors of increased traffic downtown throughout the weekend, especially around Grant Park.
Medicare scams have taken $100M+ meant for senior's medical bills
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Chicago man fights $3,700 in parking tickets, some from the same night
There were times when Jabree Adams received multiple tickets for the same violation within hours of each other.
Chicago charter school network introduces high-tech visitor ID, weapons detection systems
All 18 Noble charter schools now have the Evolv weapons detection system. The year before installation, the charter schools had reports of 17 weapons—a number that has dropped dramatically.
More heat is directed at CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. after 4 are shot dead on Blue Line
Alderpeople's disdain for Carter has been renewed in light of the murders.
After 40 deaths in Lake Michigan so far in 2024, advocates are worried
With Labor Day in the books, lifeguards will no longer be on duty at Chicago beaches and safety advocates are stressing vigilance.
Chicago Park District pleased to have completed a summer with no lifeguard shortage
The Park District started the season with more than 2,000 lifeguard applications, and opening for pools came an entire week earlier than it did in 2023.
Company apologizes for using photo of Richard Speck victim
Nearly 60 years ago, the face of the Chicago mass murderer Richard Speck captivated headlines after he killed multiple women.
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.