Suburban Chicago residents upset over food factory smells
"I didn't even put up a Christmas tree last year because every time we came downstairs, we would get so sick."
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Pro-Palestinian protest takes to Magnificent Mile amid Black Friday shopping
The momentary disruption along the Mag Mile came during a brief break in the war between Israel and Hamas, which hasn't let up since Oct. 7.
5 teens shot while walking near Chicago's United Center
Chicago police said the teens were walking on the sidewalk in the 2000 block of West Monroe around 12:15 a.m., when shots were fired from a vehicle.
Northwestern able to move forward with new stadium despite opposition
But opposition was not enough to stop the City of Evanston from re-zoning Northwestern's future football stadium to allow for concerts.
Chicago's new shelter stay limit for migrants worries volunteers
Migrants in Chicago who move into city-run shelters have 60 days before they need to leave, city officials announced this week.
Federal investigators begin probe into CTA Yellow Line train crash
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said 14 personnel arrived on the scene Thursday night – including seven investigators.
38 injured, 3 in critical condition in CTA Yellow Line train collision in Rogers Park
A Yellow Line train hit a piece of snow removal equipment at the Howard rail yard along its route.
Stateville prison inmates receive diplomas from Northwestern University
"This moment is the culmination of literally 30 years of people pouring into me."
Families of fallen CFD firefighters get the help they need
"It shouldn't happen. We have to get better as a department."
World War II vet shares stories of bravery with suburban Chicago high school students
"I really hope and pray that we never have another war like that one."
Chicago grads get a second chance at North Lawndale Restorative Justice Community Court
"I just want to thank everybody for not only giving me a second chance but not treating me like a criminal."
CPS teams up with Cradles to Crayons to help kids in need
"I come from an immigrant family. So I understand some of the struggles, and this is my way of giving back."
Elmhurst veterans share stories, breakfast with local students
While 77 years separated a veteran from a student, inside the Roosevelt at Salt Creek Retirement Community in Elmhurst, barriers broke down over breakfast.
3 men found shot to death in Brighton Park, police say
Arriving officers located a red Dodge SUV with two men, between 20 and 30 years of age, inside unresponsive.