Chicago air quality worst in the world as Canadian wildfire smoke chokes skies
Chicago air quality is now hazardous as Canadian wildfire smoke has settled in an acrid haze over the area Thursday morning.
Chicago Air Quality Alert extended as wildfire smoke arrives
An Air Quality Alert for the Chicago area is only being made worse by the arrival of drifting smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota.
Over 215 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said there are now more than 215 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness from the parasite cyclospora, statewide.
First public hearing held on proposed toll hike tied to $26.5B road improvement program
A pass through the Illinois toll system already costs anywhere from 30 cents to $1.50 per trip with an iPass and more without it.
North Side residents oppose expanding Chicago delivery robot pilot program
People living in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood have been at the center of a delivery pilot program, and most of them aren't happy with the robots or in favor of expanding their footprint.
South Side high school coach talks friendship with Seahawks' Frisman Jackson
Keith Brookshire details his friendship with Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson and the generosity he continues to provide to Chicago student athletes.
Puerto Rican pride shined at "Benito Bowl" watch parties across Chicago
From guest appearances to his latest hits, watch parties for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance were held across Chicago.
Man charged with murder of popular charter boat captain at DuSable Harbor
Six months after a well-known charter boat captain was found dead at DuSable Harbor in downtown Chicago, a man has been charged with his murder.
Protesters demand lower heating cost outside NIPSCO headquarters in Indiana
NIPSC customers gathered for the second time in under a week to protest against rising heating costs by the utility company.
CPD alert documents 20 thefts of airbags from Hondas in Chicago neighborhoods
Chicago police this week issued an alert warning Honda drivers about an ongoing trend of airbag thefts.
Crews working to repair water main break, impacting half of community in Dixmoor
A new water main break was impacting more than half of the community in the south Chicago suburb of Dixmoor Sunday afternoon.
Chicagoans prepare for messy Friday commutes as heavy snow approaches
Heavy snow on Friday could affect both the morning and afternoon commutes, and drag into a multi-day event.
Cold snap has natural gas customers seeing increases in their utility bills
Customers are seeing a spike in their natural gas utility bills due to the cold snap, leaving some to worry that customers will make dangerous decisions to offset the rising costs.
Chicago man released after judge overturned 2002 murder conviction
Porter was released on electronic monitoring while a new trial in the 2002 shooting death of Laymond Harrison was ordered to take place.
Cold Weather Advisory for -15 to -25 wind chills through Monday morning
Expect additional chances for snow by midweek.