El Grito festival returns to Grant Park in September
The El Grito festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day will return to Chicago's Grant Park this September.
Prosecutors reveal harrowing details on day 1 of trial for child killed protecting mom
The trial of a Chicago man who is charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death as he protected his pregnant mother got underway Monday.
Cash registers stolen from South Barrington dumped in Chicago, police say
Chicago police are investigating after half a dozen cash registers stolen from businesses in South Barrington, Illinois were dumped in an empty lot behind a residence in the city.
Man, 40, shot to death after argument on South Side: CPD
A 40-year-old man was shot to death near 75th and Normal on the city's South Side after an argument, Chicago police said.
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.