Retired Naperville firefighter recalls 10 days at Ground Zero after 9/11
A retired Naperville firefighter was one of a team of rescuers who boarded a C-130 to travel to New York City after the September 11 terrorist attack, bound for Ground Zero.
Coco delivery robot swarm blocks Lincoln Park sidewalk
A video of a swarm of Coco delivery robots in Lincoln Park has gone viral as residents vented frustration about traffic jams on sidewalks and other areas pedestrians need free access to.
"Catch That Train" videos create joy, community around viral CTA chases
You may be familiar with the viral "Catch That Train" videos by SidequestTre on TikTok and Instagram, but the man behind them says it's not just about views: it's about creating joy and community.
Arlington Heights Memorial Library debuts newest bookmobile
The newly debuted bookmobile is the seventh one for the library.
"Bear Down: Football in the Windy City" exhibit opening at Elmhurst History Museum
While Chicago Bears fans are focused on the present and the future, a museum in Elmhurst is inviting fans to look at the past.
2 Adler Planetarium staff invited to watch Roman Space Telescope launch
The Roman telescope is named after NASA's first chief astronomer. It is equipped with a 300-megapixel infrared camera, with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.
DuPage County using freshwater mussels to help keep rivers and streams clean
They might not be the most endearing of creatures, but a tiny mussel can make a huge impact on the environment.
Kane County man charged with turning images of children into pornography with AI
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
Crosstown series a boon for fan shops with Cubs and White Sox in playoff hunt
The second round of this year's Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox begins Monday night at Wrigley Field, and it's a huge series for both teams.
4 hurt, 2 critically, in West Side shooting near park
Four people were injured after a shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood on Friday morning.
Air & Water Show practice begins as weather threat lingers over weekend
High-flying pilots began practicing for the 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show Thursday in Gary, Indiana, but a continued weather threat hangs over the weekend.
Will County Sheriff's Office offering free scent kits to families with members at risk of wandering
The kit can hold the scent for up to ten years.
NW Indiana school district cuts buses, clubs and sports due to funding deficit
A school district in Northwest Indiana said it will eliminate all school bus transportation and cut sports and clubs for grades K-8 to address a deficit caused by decreased funding from major property tax cuts.
Lansing begins cleanup and repairs after EF-1 tornado damages multiple homes
People in south suburban Lansing on Tuesday were still reeling from the damage wrought by a tornado that touched down during Monday afternoon's storms.
Severe storms uproot trees, damage roofs in south suburban Lansing
Several homes were damaged in south suburban Lansing on Monday as severe storms pounded the Chicago area.