Colombian Fest, Taste of River North among events dampened by midday showers
As the first beers poured at Ravenswood on Tap, showers poured at the Colombian Fest in Humboldt Park.
Valor, Catapult, Fuzzylogic among boats sailing in 2025 Race to Mackinac
If you've ever stopped to look at the names of some of the boats, you may have wondered about the meaning behind the words.
White Sox treat low-vision teens to sensory-friendly tour of Rate Field
The low-vision teens who took the tour are part of a low-vision day camp from the Spectrios Institute, funded by the White Sox.
Chicagoans chow down to celebrate National Hot Dog Day
Chicago is number four on the list of top hot dog-consuming cities.
Chicago Catholic church hosts relic from soon-to-be millennial saint
People attending mass Tuesday night at St. Hedwig Church in the Bucktown neighborhood got to see the relic from Carlo Acutis.
Man charged with murder, arson in fire that killed 4 people in Austin neighborhood
A man has been charged with arson and murder in connection with a fire that killed four people – including a pregnant woman, her sister, and her son – last month in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
Day 2 of Windy City Smokeout ends early as storms loom
With severe storms approaching, concerts started early, and the festival was shut down early around 8 p.m.
3 arrested after brawl with K9 security team at 69th Street station on Red Line
Three people were arrested after a wild brawl Monday evening with a K9 security team on a CTA Red Line platform on the South Side.
Flash flooding submerges vehicles, prompts water rescues across Chicago
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.
$7,500 reward in West Side fire that killed 4, including child
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.
Third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race takes over Grant Park
Drivers hit the street course for the Loop 110 Xfinity Series race Saturday afternoon. Fans will be enjoying the action all weekend-long.
NASCAR crews make final preparations for 2025 Chicago Street Race
Before the street race, there's the race behind the scenes to get the track, grandstands, cars, and other preparations ready for the main event.
The Messi Experience comes to Logan Square to give fans full immersion
Lionel Messi is such a sports legend, even people who know nothing about soccer know his name. He has set attendance records at opponents' stadium, like when he came to Chicago in April with Inter Miami.
Chicago police officer sharing love of gardening to help fellow cops with self-care
When a gardener like Deronis Cooper cares for plants, he takes care of himself, too.
4 hurt after pickup truck crashes into Woodlawn apartment building
The crash happened near Marquette and Langley, leaving debris and bricks inside and outside the building.