Hazel Crest swears in first-ever female mayor
The village of Hazel Crest made history Tuesday, swearing in its first-ever female mayor.
Elgin breaks ground on new middle school
Construction is officially starting on a new middle school in northwest suburban Elgin.
Man dies from gunshot wound at Edgewater high-rise, CPD says
Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after a man died from a gunshot wound in the city's Edgewater neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
I-65 reopens after massive semi fire
Video showed the burned-out husk of a semi-trailer truck still engulfed in flames on the roadway.
DePaul president called to testify before Congress in antisemitism hearing
The president of DePaul University in Chicago has been called on to testify before Congress on antisemitism on college campuses.
What role does Cardinal Cupich have in the papal conclave?
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
Illinois Secretary of State awards $1.3 million to school libraries
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public school libraries throughout the state.
Chicago Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Chicago-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis and a requiem mass will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines Monday evening.
Archbishop of Chicago mourns "profound loss" of Pope Francis
Chicago's Blase Cardinal Cupich remembers Pope Francis after his death in "a moment of profound loss." Other Chicago officials also reacted to the news.
Baby safe after attempted kidnapping on North Side, police say
A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago River bridge lifts start tomorrow; see full schedule
The annual Chicago River bridge lifts start tomorrow, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Six Flags Great America opens today, new thrill ride debuting soon
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season Friday and will debut a new thrill ride called Wrath of Rakshasa in early summer.
Real ID scams surge as deadline nears, BBB warns
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
What's open, closed on Easter Sunday 2025
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Amici-Chicago awarded $50K by TikTok food influencer Keith Lee
TikTok food influencer Keith Lee, in partnership with Toast, has awarded $50,000 to Amici-Chicago in the city's Lakeview neighborhood.