University of Chicago event focuses on youth vote at DNC
Youth Vote Fest, hosted by the nonpartisan University of Chicago Institute of Politics, included students from 180 colleges and universities.
2 Chicago homicide suspects charged after search in northwest suburbs
Police released an image of Osceola Little, 38, who they said fled on foot from Chicago police and was possibly armed.
Poor People's Army camping out in Humboldt Park ahead of DNC protest
Organizers said they hope the city supports them in their mission to raise awareness about homelessness.
DNC brings excitement to Chicago, but also frustration from street closures
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.
DNC security perimeters, protest route change to Chicagoans' day-to-day lives
Close to downtown, some businesses have boarded up their windows as a preventative measure.
Chicago teens get a peek into DNC by staging mock convention
Some of the teens preparing to cast their first ballot this November.
Neighbors say no parking zones outside Chicago DNC perimeter are an unpleasant surprise
Residents said the no-parking signs started going up Monday, warning that parked cars would be towed away starting Wednesday.
Suburban Chicago friends celebrate miracles they prayed for: three organ transplants
Both women have spent their lives with health conditions that compelled these transplants.
Air and Water Show, Bud Billiken Parade, and more make for busy Chicago weekend
Saturday events also included Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup and a Metallica show at Soldier Field.
Dozens take to Chicago streets to protest Israeli airstrike in Gaza
The Israeli military acknowledged targeting a school, saying there was a command center inside. Hamas denied that.
Social media content creators descend on Chicago for DNC
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
Remembering the disgusting Dave Matthews Band bus incident 20 years later
The driver of a Dave Matthews Band bus ejected the septic tank on the Kinzie Street bridge, sending 800 pounds of human waste onto an architectural tour boat on the Chicago River below.
Chicago college freshmen get back to school sendoff with supplies and more
They're participating in the annual Take Flight Trunk Party, hosted by Chicago Housing Authority's nonprofit partner Springboard to Success, as students scatter to nearly 60 colleges across the country.
Fans celebrate Steve "Mongo" McMichael's Football Hall of Fame induction
Because of his ALS diagnosis, the Hall of Fame brought the celebration to McMichael's residence in outside Chicago.
Lollapalooza organizers stress safety plans for festival goers
Hydration stations, six medical tents, and Narcan demonstrations are just some components of the plan.