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.
4 years after fatal hit-and-run, elderly victim's daughter not giving up hope of finding driver
Cook County Crimestoppers went door-to-door on Saturday near the site of the crash, searching for answers.
Biden blocks Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel. What does it mean for Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton supported the merger, saying Nippon Steel had committed $300 million to upgrade the Gary Works steel mill.
Bulls legend Derrick Rose's pop-up flower shop draws blocks-long line
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
Hundreds spend New Year's taking Polar Plunge in Waukegan
Plenty of people took the plunge—and they all paid for the privilege too.
Couple gets married on New Year's Eve before doctors induce labor for mom
New Year's Eve at 7 a.m. isn't the time most would pick to get married, but it made perfect sense for a couple from Bolingbrook.
Toy giveaway in Pullman gives kids a second chance at Christmas
For nearly 40 years, the Chitown Champions tumbling team and Chi-Town Cats cheerleaders been giving back to kids in Chicago, and this last-minute toy drive is just one more gift.
Chicago kids burn off extra holiday energy at annual dodgeball tournament
Kids from more than 20 schools across the 19th Ward compete in the dodgeball tournament each year.
Shoppers crowd Chicago area malls for returns, deals on day after Christmas
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
Illinois State Police trooper killed by car before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.