ComEd Community Relief Fund closes for all applications
ComEd has officially closed its $10 million Community Relief Fund to all applications, with more than half of the money already awarded through one-time grants.
Weiss Memorial Hospital being kicked off Medicare, Medicaid
Weiss Memorial Hospital will be kicked off Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a report suggests it could face closure when it is.
Chicago Ducky Derby splashes down in Chicago River
The annual Chicago Ducky Derby will splash down in the Chicago River Thursday afternoon.
Pritzker defends bill upping pension payouts for Chicago police, firefighters
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is defending his decision to sign a bill increasing pension payouts for Chicago police and firefighters.
Small plane lands on Elgin golf course
A small plane made an emergency landing on an Elgin, Illinois golf course Wednesday evening.
United ground stop lifted; residual delays for flights at multiple airports
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
Chicago Cubs are hosting Oktoberfest at Wrigley Field
Get ready to raise a stein in Wrigleyville: the Chicago Cubs are bringing Oktoberfest to the North Side this year.
Pair of men disguised as women rob Park Ridge 7-Eleven, police say
Park Ridge police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in which a store employee was maced.
Rash of car thefts under investigation in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police are investigating a rash of car thefts targeting Hyundais over the last week.
Western Springs Mariano's reopens after large police response
The Mariano's in Western Springs has reopened amid a police investigation that drew a large officer response earlier Wednesday afternoon.
Body of missing man recovered from Wood Dale reservoir
The body of a man who went missing at a reservoir in northwest suburban Wood Dale has been recovered, officials said.
Twisted Spoke closing in West Town after 30 years
The Twisted Spoke, a mainstay bar of the West Town community, is closing its doors after 30 years.
Raoul to Texas politicians: You can't just come arrest Democrats in Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a stern warning to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans who said they will send law enforcement to arrest Democrats who left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.
Riot Fest announces late night aftershows
The Damned, Sex Pistols and Bouncing Souls are among the acts playing late night aftershows for Riot Fest 2025.
National Night Out events bring communities, police together
Dozens of events were held in Chicago and the suburbs Tuesday for National Night Out 2025.