Metra passengers ride for free after Ventra app issues
Problems with the Ventra app spurred Metra to allow riders onto trains for free during the morning commute.
Art Institute director's German case remains open after bizarre plane incident
German authorities said the case against Art Institute of Chicago director James Rondeau remains open after a bizarre incident onboard a flight to Munich.
Portillo's honors Chicago-born pope with "The Leo"
Portillo's is honoring the newly elected Chicago-born pope with The Leo: a special Italian Beef sandwich available in May.
Less than half of CPS schools have herd immunity against measles
New analysis of data from the Illinois Board of Education found less than half of Chicago Public Schools had herd immunity against the measles.
Trial begins for man charged with killing boy, 11, stabbing pregnant mother
The trial for a Chicago man charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death and seriously injuring his pregnant mother is set to begin Friday.
School buses among 4 vehicle involved in Northwest Indiana crash: police
Two small school buses carrying student athletes were involved in a four-car crash in La Porte County, Indiana Thursday afternoon.
"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": City celebrates Leo XIV
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and officials alike.
Pitchfork Music Fest co-founder launches new Sound and Gravity event
Many fans were heartbroken when they learned Pitchfork Music festival was leaving Chicago for good after 19 years.
Chicago-born cardinal becomes first American pope
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has spent much of his time serving in Peru. He was elected the first American pope from the U.S., and took the name Leo XIV.
Teen shot near elementary school in Bronzeville, Chicago police say
Wendell Phillips Academy High School Principal Rashad Talley wrote that the victim of the shooting was a "member of our community."
Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
Rivian building supplier park near Illinois plant
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is expanding its footprint in Illinois with another facility downstate.
Chicago Jazz Festival 2025 headliners announced
The City of Chicago announced the headliners for Jazz Fest 2025, including Esperanza Spalding, Kermit Ruffins and Monty Alexander.
Pritzker invites Canadians to vacation in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker is inviting more Canadians to vacation in Illinois.
Fake designer watches worth over $6.5M seized at O'Hare
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit designer watches at O'Hare Airport this week that would have been worth millions of dollars if real.