Long-lost painting by renowned Chicago artist found at estate sale up for auction
A long-lost painting by Chicago artist Gertrude Abercrombie, picked up at an estate sale, is now on the auction block and already bringing in six-figure bids.
Indiana lawmakers grill NIPSCO on lengthy power outages after August storms
Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday grilled officials from power company NIPSCO about their handling of last month's severe storms, which left hundreds of thousands in Northwest Indiana without power, some of them for more than two weeks.
Neighbors frustrated over removal of long-standing staircase at River North bridge
A new blockade on Wabash and heavy rust stains on Hubbard below are the only signs of the staircase that once stood there.
Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brings induction ceremony to Chicago
Survivor, Koko Taylor, The Plain White T's and REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin were among those honored Sunday night at the Harris Theater. The ceremony is the hall's largest fundraiser.
Goats clear invasive species from Glencoe's Milton Park
Thirteen goats arrived at Milton Park in Glencoe, Illinois, Monday ready to eat. And eat. And eat.
Mayor seeking data center moratorium while alder seeks immediate regulations
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers in Chicago to come up with a plan for regulating the controversial facilities, but one alderman is pushing to move faster on regulating the industry.
Deaths of rescued belugas at Shedd raise questions about medical fragility
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd Aquarium over the weekend has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived in Chicago.
Chicago to launch new computer-aided 911 dispatch system on Tuesday
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Tuesday was to launch a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some called to slow the process down.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leaves with hamstring injury during home opener
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Philadelphia "house of horrors" evidence sent to Chicago for analysis
Police in Philadelphia are investigating the disappearance of five women who have all been linked to the same "house of horrors" in the Olney neighborhood and the father and son who lived there. Now key evidence is being sent to Chicago for analysis.
Meet the man behind the White Sox pope hat and other gameday giveaways
If you've collected a White Sox bobblehead, T-shirt, or hat at the gates in the last couple of decades, you might have a piece of graphic designer Toby Ramos' work without realizing it.
How do we know if the Chicago River is safe to swim in?
Hundreds of people will jump into the Chicago River this weekend for the Chicago River Swim raising money for ALS research and swim lessons. But how do you know it's safe to get in the water?
CCL holder shoots attempted armed robber at Orland Park gas station
A Concealed Carry License holder shot an armed person during an attempted robbery in Orland Park on Tuesday morning, police said.
Aurora paying more for winter road salt after bid shortfall from providers
Hundreds of municipalities had to find new supplies after a state procurement process hit a roadblock because they couldn't find anyone to sell them salt.
Man killed in mass shooting that left 6 others hurt in Humboldt Park ID'd
CPD says six people were standing outside near an alley when two unknown vehicles approached. Multiple armed suspects got out and fired shots at the victims.