Ballot drop off, voter registration at Soldier Field during Bears game
Football fans can drop off their mail-in ballots and register to vote at Soldier Field during the Chicago Bears game against the New England Patriots Thursday night.
Bears will honor Mike Ditka at Thursday night game against Patriots
The Chicago Bears will honor late coach Mike Ditka at Thursday's home game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field.
Chicago taxi fuel surcharge in effect, average gas prices remain over $5
Chicago taxi drivers can now charge a fuel surcharge, as the cost of regular gasoline has been and remains above $5 per gallon.
MK Pritzker donates $500K to Amy Acton after Ramaswamy attack ads
Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker donated $500,000 to Amy Acton's campaign to become Ohio governor in the wake of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy releasing attack ads featuring her estranged mother.
Suspicious packages sent to offices of at least 3 Illinois U.S. Reps.
Police are investigating after suspicious mail was delivered to the district offices of at least three members of Congress from Illinois on Wednesday.
DuPage Co. reports 1st measles case of 2026, patient traveled through O'Hare
DuPage County has reported its first measles case of 2026, and said the patient traveled through Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Tow truck carrying forklift crashes into Hubbard's Cave
Two of the southbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway are closed at Hubbard Street after a crash involving a tow truck carrying a forklift at Hubbard's Cave.
Waukegan police officer charged for misusing license plate readers, databases
A Waukegan police officer is facing five felony charges for allegedly misusing the city's automated license place readers, like Flock cameras, and law enforcement databases.
American Airlines plane blows tire landing at O'Hare Airport
An American Airlines plane blew a tire when landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
5 killed in quadruple-murder-suicide in Mundelein identified
The five people who were shot and killed in a quadruple murder-suicide over the weekend in north suburban Mundelein have been identified.
Woman sues UChicago's Alpha Delta Phi for alleged rape at frat party
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Alpha Delta Phi at the University of Chicago, alleging she was raped at a fraternity party in February and that years of sexual assault reports have been covered up.
Rescued Marineland beluga death at San Diego SeaWorld echoes Shedd losses
Another beluga whale rescued from Marineland in Canada has died, this time at SeaWorld San Diego, officials there said.
19 cars stolen in West Town, Fulton Market in October: CPD
Chicago police issued a warning after nearly 20 cars were stolen in West Town, West Loop and Near West Side since the beginning of October.
IHSA puts Lincoln-Way East on probation after racism accusations
The Illinois High School Association has placed Lincoln-Way East High School on probation following accusations of racism at sporting events.
Bird attacks passengers at O'Hare: "It chose fight, not flight"
A bizarre incident at Chicago O'Hare International Airport has gone viral on social media, as video captured a bird attacking passengers in line in Terminal 5.