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.
DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center reopens to public after expansion
Every year, thousands of injured, sick or orphaned animals are brought to the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in west suburban Glen Ellyn for treatment. Now, they're also welcoming humans to visit their brand new campus.
Veterans' Home at Chicago opens unit for vets suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia
The opening of the new unit comes as the veterans' home in Dunning celebrates four years in operation.
South Suburban Humane Society volunteers in Matteson gather for MLK Day of Service
In south suburban Matteson, volunteers carved out time for a good cause for MLK Day.
Devoted Bears fan shows off his unique style of dressing for the cold
Bears fans lucky enough to snag tickets for the playoff game against the Rams better bundle up, with frigid temperatures expected Sunday night. One huge Bears fan showed off how people can dress for the big game.
Driver killed, kids hospitalized as car hits school bus near Manhattan, Illinois
A driver was killed in a crash involving a car and a school bus was just outside Manhattan, Illinois, southwest of Chicago on Thursday morning.
One Tail at a Time alumni will play in the 2026 Puppy Bowl
Two superstar pooches from Chicago will be participating in the Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.