Shedd reveals name of their newest sea otter
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter.
Tollway pothole blows out tires on over 30 cars
All northbound lanes of I-294 have reopened hours after a huge pothole damaged at least 30 cars and necessitated emergency repairs.
These are the new Illinois laws and tax increases starting July 1
Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas.
Four new Chicago speed cameras start issuing real tickets today
Four new Chicago speed cameras which were turned on in May officially start issuing tickets Monday.
Man seriously injured in Streeterville stabbing, CPD says
Chicago police said a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in the city's Streeterville neighborhood Friday afternoon.
Taste of Chicago 2025 announces music and food lineup
Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food.
The Violet Hour closes permanently in Wicker Park
The Violet Hour, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago's Wicker Park, is closing permanently after 18 years.
CPS deficit is over $200 million more than previously reported
The interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools said the district's budget deficit is $734 million, more than $200 million more than previously reported.
4 dead, including pregnant mother and her son, in West Side fire
Four people, including three members of a family, died in a fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Thursday morning. The fourth victim was found Friday.
Teen killed, Laquan McDonald's cousin injured in Douglass Park shooting
A fire department source said the shooter was a lifeguard who was fixing a bike before he sprang up and began shooting.
Video shows security physically removing fan from Chicago Fire game at Soldier Field
The fan, Dominic Osmund, told CBS Chicago that he was removed after he joined a group flying Palestinian flags.
Obama Library will display memorabilia from same-sex marriage SCOTUS case
On the 10th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, the Obama Foundation is unveiling some of what they will display at the presidential center in Chicago.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces he's running for a third term
At a formal campaign kickoff event Thursday morning in Chicago, Pritzker said, "through every challenge and every triumph, I have grown to love Illinois even more."
Teen charged with killing duck, chicken at home in Portage Park
Chicago police have charged a 15-year-old boy with felony animal cruelty for killing a duck and a chicken at a home in the city.
White Sox ban fan who brought Ketel Marte to tears with taunt about mom
The Chicago White Sox have indefinitely banned a fan from their home games after he brought Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte to tears by reportedly heckling him about his late mother.