Ice climbing is a passion for a group of friends at Starved Rock State Park
At Wildcat Canyon at Starved Rock State Park, frozen waterfalls are just right — in the right kind of weather — for ice climbing.
South Side Chicago standby Lem's Bar-B-Q wins James Beard Award
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
Volunteers join search for missing dog who escaped South Loop doggy daycare
Flyers with pictures of Minnie have been posted all over downtown Chicago.
Fire destroys apartment building in southwest suburban Justice
One tenant said they've had a lot of electrical problems in the building, but firefighters said the cause of the fire is still under investigation
Groundbreaking photographer Howard Simmons' work on display at Oak Park Public Library
A selection of his favorite images, curated from tens of thousands of negatives, are on display as part of series celebrating Black History Month.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one.
Students celebrate Black heroes and their achievements at Chicago Heights school
At Barack Obama School of Leadership in STEM in Chicago Heights, students dress the part to celebrate Black heroes in science, the arts, and media — both past and present.
Repairs continue after Skokie main break; boil order stays through Sunday evening
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
Water main break in Skokie leaves basements flooded, dangerous conditions
The huge mess has also left some homes with flooded basements and potentially dangerous conditions for people who live nearby.
Babysitter charged with stealing from Lake County homeowners, selling goods online
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
Winter storm causes spinouts on Chicago area expressways, necessitates big cleanup elsewhere
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
Rivian takes the EV forward in Normal, Illinois, appears at Chicago Auto Show for first time
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
South suburban Chicago school district makes kids' mental health a focus
It all comes thanks to a federal grant to Cook County School District 130, which includes schools in Blue Island, Crestwood, and Alsip.
2025 Chicago Auto Show opens at McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show features nearly 1,000 cars from more than two dozen manufacturers.
Chicago Auto Show hosting annual black-tie preview event for charity
Several organizations will benefit from the preview of this year's show, including Lurie Children's Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Habitat for Humanity, and more.