Midway Plaisance holds some of Chicago's most storied history
Midway Plaisance began as one of the city's most ambitious unrealized architectural projects and remains the site of some of the city's most storied history and beautiful public art.
Dog stolen from car parked in West Ridge, owner offering $1K reward
There is a $1,000 cash reward being offered to find a dog named Baby that was stolen out of a parked car in West Ridge Wednesday.
Tornado outbreak leaves trail of damage through Chicago area
The Chicago area was pounded by severe storms for hours on Thursday afternoon and evening, with multiple reports of tornado damage stretching from the southwest suburbs to northwest Indiana.
BUILD Coffee and Books in Woodlawn nourishes community one cup at a time
BUILD Coffee and Books in Woodlawn is a neighborhood staple, a nourishing space for community and creativity that is now just steps from the Obama Presidential Center.
Newly released "Broadview 6" grand jury transcripts show alleged misconduct
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
Want to visit the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago? Here's what to know
The Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago is opening to the public on June 19, 2026. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Next round of Cook County property tax bills delayed 2 months
The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.
ICE agents crash into car, detain man in Dunning, witnesses say
ICE agents detained a man after crashing into a car in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood Tuesday, according to witnesses at the scene.
Chicago's swimming pools are open for the summer
Chicago's outdoor swimming pools are open for the season and will stay open longer this year, all the way through Labor Day.
St. Joseph's Medical Center nurses allege chronic understaffing in lawsuit
Nurses at St. Joseph's Medical Center have filed a class action lawsuit against Prime Healthcare and Ascension Healthcare for "chronically understaffing the hospital."
Waves of rain, storms could cause flooding, landspout tornadoes
Waves of rain and thunderstorms could lead to flooding it the Chicago area Monday evening and overnight, and bring with them the risk of unusual landspout tornadoes.
Michigan City Zoo animal care workers attacked by wolves
Two animal care workers were attacked by wolves at the Michigan City Zoo in Indiana. One was badly injured.
Feds charge man who tried to open door during Frontier flight to Chicago
Federal charges have been filed against a man who had to be restrained after he tried to open the door of a Frontier Airlines plane mid-flight to Chicago.
Uber ranks Chicago 3rd "most forgetful" city; lists weirdest items left behind
If you've ever left something behind in a rideshare you're not alone, especially not in Chicago which Uber ranked the third most forgetful city in the U.S.
Chicago-bound flight diverted to Miami when passenger tries to open door mid-flight
A former professional MMA fighter from Chicago came to the rescue when an unruly passenger tried to open a Frontier Airlines door mid-flight on Sunday while the plane was headed to O'Hare International Airport.