Chicago commission votes to make former Wax Trax! Records building a landmark
Wax Trax! was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music.
Field Museum marks 100 years since acquiring man-eating Lions of Tsavo
The story of the man-eating lions is fairly well-known, but one Field Museum expert went the extra mile to confirm that the man-eating claims were true.
2 charged with killing man in Norwood Park had met him online for sex
Defense attorneys argued what happened was an "unfortunate accident" between "consenting adults."
Trade fair at Chicago high school offers students alternatives to college
St. Patrick High School hosted a trade fair Friday morning, inviting industry leaders to connect with kids, and give them a taste of working in the trades.
Field Museum snake collection reveals new surprise about king cobras
Researchers learned that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four.
17 years later, family still seeks justice in murder of baby in Gary, Indiana
Josiah Shaw was killed, and his mother was severely hurt, in the 2008 shooting.
Protesters rally against Trump's immigration policies in downtown Chicago
The protest comes as the president rounds off his first week back in office.
CFD firefighters become ice breakers on Chicago River during winter
When it's winter in Chicago, even the river needs a plow. The city entrusts the experts at the Chicago Fire Department to take care of the ice.
Cary-Grove High School auto repair students step up to fix fire department car
A support vehicle broke down, and it would have been a costly repair for the Cary Fire Protection District. But some young people put their skills to the test — and rose to the challenge.
Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office
Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.
Parents, leaders in southwest suburbs say they're against mining expansion
Many parents and local leaders in Bolingbrook and Plainfield have spoken out against the plan—some even signing an online petition asking the Will County Board to reject it.
FitzGerald's nightclub in Berwyn named to historic places registry
Nearly as long as there has been a Berwyn, Illinois, there has been a music venue in the building that now houses FitzGerald's on Roosevelt Road.
Woman stabbed and carjacked, man also stabbed after suspect crashes car
The woman who was stabbed was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other victim was not seriously hurt.
Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill to seize guns in domestic violence cases
The legislation is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed – allegedly by her husband – in July 2023.
Suburban Chicago woman celebrates 105th birthday with generations of family
Do you remember the 1933-1934 Century of Progress Exposition, which brought more than 39 million people to Northerly Island? You probably don't, but Ann Banas, 105, does.