Judge denies request for special prosecutor in Midway Blitz investigations
A Chicago judge denied a request to appoint a special prosecutor for investigations into federal agent misconduct during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics
From Lake Michigan to the Chicago River to streams and creeks across the state, there are tiny bits of plastic in Illinois waterways, according to a new report from an environmental advocacy group.
Midway Plaisance will host free Obama Center grand opening watch party
The Obama Foundation will host an official watch party for the Obama Presidential Center and Library grand opening on Midway Plaisance in June.
1 dead, 2 injured in house explosion in Wonder Lake
One person is dead, and two others were hospitalized, in a home explosion in Wonder Lake, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago Sunday night.
Veterans and vintage planes reunite at TBM Avengers Reunion air show
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.
Chicago students get civics lesson straight from City Hall
The Chicago City Council chamber has been full of passionate debate Thursday, but it hasn't been filled with alders; teenagers have taken them over, and they're putting in the work to make real change in Chicago.
Oak Park restaurateur says business has dropped amid water, sewer pipe construction
The owner of George's Family Restaurant in Oak Park says business has dropped 30% since the start of the water and sewer pipe construction.
North Riverside senior facility seeking volunteers for cycling program
Staff and trained volunteers steer specialized bikes for any Caledonia Senior Living resident who wants a ride.
Jim's Original UIC location moving to East Pilsen
Jim's Original said its UIC location is moving south to East Pilsen after their lease is up at the end of June.
Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV marks one year as leader of Catholic Church
Friday marks one year since Chicago's own Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, leader of the Catholic Church.
This is the pope's mother's recipe for "Messy Josephs"
Have you ever wanted to eat like the pope? Well now you can, with his mother's recipe for "Messy Josephs."
Visitation held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew
Visitation services were held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was shot and killed last month at Swedish Hospital.
Geneva elementary school custodian helps ducklings start journey to new home
For 29 years, head custodian Martin Ochoa has kept the school squeaky clean, but every spring, he spends his days on duck duty.
"Conclave kids" continue pope's mission with monthly food drive
About 40 students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy meet every month to carry out Pope Leo's mission.
Suburban Meals on Wheels program feels pinch of high gas prices
The Meals on Wheels program in DuPage and Kane counties is feeling the effect of high gas prices, especially among the volunteers they rely on to help get meals to senior citizens in need.