With 502 participating eateries, Chicago Restaurant Week is bigger than ever this year
Some Chicago social media users are helping Restaurant Week participants make the most out of their money.
Part of Bucktown street turned into solid block of ice, freezing cars in place
One hole left by a car's wheel is at least six or seven inches deep, and it wasn't the only car that got stuck in the ice. So were two other cars in front of it.
Extreme cold leads to water main breaks around Chicago area
Experts said obviously, the temperature plays a big role in water main breaks — but a lot of it has to do with the material of which the pipe is made, and the age of the pipe.
Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office
Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.
Chicago activates warming centers ahead of stretch of dangerous cold
Temperatures will plunge into the single digits by early Sunday, and likely won't rise above the single digits until Wednesday.
Neighbors want Pilsen bar shut down permanently after latest fatal shooting
Neighbors worry any reopening for Caminos De Michoacan would bring back old problems, so they're fighting to keep it closed for good.
With Sosa's return, addition of All-Star Tucker, fans pack Cubs convention
Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.
Which neighborhoods get the most complaints about unshoveled sidewalks?
According to data from the city's 311 system, the West Town neighborhood has seen the most complaints about snowy or icy sidewalks so far this year.
Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups cautiously optimistic with Gaza ceasefire deal reached
The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Chicago Israeli, Palestinian advocates optimistic about new plan for ceasefire
Advocates are cautious because there have been ceasefire talks that have failed in the past, but they are optimistic nonetheless.
Girls Night Out non-profit holds rally to raise awareness about human trafficking
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a group of determined volunteers took to the streets on the West Side on Saturday, providing an unexpected lifeline to those in need.
Rideshare passenger wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, ISP say
Troopers responded to the scene for a report of an expressway shooting. Upon arrival, the rideshare driver told them they were shot at.
Norovrius, other viral infections are putting a strain on Chicago area health care systems
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
7 suspects from Chicago charged in luxury car heist near Milwaukee last year
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee.
After odiferous leak, Whiting, Indiana neighbors demand better communication from BP
While local officials in Whiting assure the neighbors everything is safe, they also agree communication could be better.