2nd annual Austin Holiday Market showcases Black and Brown small businesses
This holiday season, there's a chance to shop local and to support diverse talent from all over the Chicago area.
Kayaker opts for commute to work down the Chicago River
Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
Later-than-usual Taste of Chicago kicks off this weekend
This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
Peotone's pride, "Millie," needs $950,000 for its preservation
Millie needs new shingles, a balcony, and her sails back
Chicago nonprofit helping the unhoused is worried after CTA Blue Line mass shooting
Every night, an empty seat on the 'L' becomes a shelter of last resort.
Woman shot, killed in drive-by turned shootout in West Pullman
Chicago police say around 9:30 p.m., the woman was sitting on a porch in the 11800 block of South Indiana Avenue with another man when an unknown man in a dark-colored SUV drove by and started shooting.
Suburban Chicago's York Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic
The one-room theatre opened Labor Day weekend of 1924 with a silent film and live organist.
St. Sabina Church gives away 1,200 free backpacks to CPS students
CPS kids received free school supplies and haircuts at St. Sabina Church on the last weekend of summer.
Wheelchair football teams head to Rosemont for big tournament
Some of the best wheelchair athletes around are playing in Rosemont all weekend long at a big tournament.
Soul Children of Chicago sing the national anthem at the DNC
Corey Ballenger's friends were watching and the world was listening.
DNC brings excitement to Chicago, but also frustration from street closures
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.
"Late Show With Stephen Colbert" host visits Chicago
Stephen Colbert of the Late Show did arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.
Ahead of DNC, Chicago bookstore spotlights Lincoln history
Daniel Weinberg proudly shows off presidential artifacts, especially before the Democratic National Convention.
Sonya Massey's family seeks legislation to prevent police from hiring officers with red flags
"We want to stop any police officer who does not deserve to wear the uniform or the badge, and certainly carry anything that's close to a deadly weapon," Massey family attorney Tony Romanucci said.
Father-daughter duo become TikTok stars with story of restorations and resilience
A dad gave his daughter all the tools she needed to finish the job.