Rolling Meadows Islamic school gets kids ready for Ramadan
Tuesday night marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and in Rolling Meadows one Islamic school has been busy giving back and getting kids excited.
Naperville museum unveils new exhibit connecting city to U.S. history
In observance of Presidents' Day, the museum opened its 13-acre campus for free and unveiled a new exhibit that connects the city to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Bartlett couple renews vows on 71st anniversary
A couple at a senior living community in northwest suburban Bartlett celebrated their 71st anniversary in a very special way: with a vow renewal.
No Metra SWS service after freight rain derails in Chicago Ridge
There are no trains running on Metra's Southwest Service line after an early morning freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge. The damage could take days to repair.
"The Dugout," Norman Rockwell's only Cubs painting, now hangs in Art Institute
The only painting famed American artist Norman Rockwell ever did of the Chicago Cubs is now hanging at the Art Institute.
Ice boaters get their thrills on frozen Geneva Lake in Wisconsin
When lakes freeze over, some Chicagoans decide to set sail. On Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, the best way to catch the wind is to bring a boat made for winter, and some guys wait all year long for ice boating.
How Chicago's architectural innovation helped shape the nation
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.
Could a gun found at Thornton Distilling Company be linked to Al Capone?
History is found in many places, including a distillery in the south suburbs.
World War II veterans' cross paths 82 years after fighting together in Battle of Luzon
Willard Smith and Robert Miller both served in World War II, and 82 years later, they have crossed paths once again.
Part of apartment complex in Park Forest condemned due to lack of heat
Insufficient heat is just one of many problems residents say they face in a troubled apartment complex in Chicago's south suburbs, where the Village of Park Forest has condemned one of the buildings.
Video: Crash-and-grab burglars ransack Portage Park food and liquor store
A food and liquor store in a strip mall in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was targeted in a crash-and-grab burglary early Wednesday.
Holocaust survivor shares story for first time ever with Skokie students
A Holocaust survivor is sharing her story for the first time in her life with a group of student journalists and filmmakers in Skokie which includes her great-granddaughter.
Dangerous cold returns to Chicago after more than half a foot of snow falls
Dangerously cold temperatures returned to the Chicago weather forecast Monday, a day after a winter storm dumped snow totaling over six inches on much of the area.
Dangerous cold doesn't stop Chicago from going about its day
With air temperatures frigid and wind chills even colder, some Chicagoans decided it was the perfect time for some people to go get their cars washed or go for a run.
Illinois Tollway will patrol for stranded drivers during extreme cold
The Illinois Tollway will have maintenance workers on patrol around the clock through Monday to help stranded drivers during the extreme cold this weekend.