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Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.
Thick black smoke billowed high into the sky and huge flames could be seen shooting from four trucks.
Community leaders and elected officials in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood said at least a dozen federal agents appeared to be investigating a Puerto Rican museum for future immigration action purposes.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is planning to build a new tower on its Streeterville campus in downtown Chicago.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who went to prison after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from federal custody Tuesday, his lawyers confirmed.
A small plane made a rough emergency landing at Aurora Airport Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Indianapolis police are looking for the public's help after arresting a woman for animal cruelty and finding animal remains, as well as 13 live animals, in her rented van.
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.
Tonight you can bring your furry friend to watch the Chicago Dogs game.
Illinois State Police said there are major traffic impacts following a three-vehicle crash in Northbrook near Dundee Road.
There are some major closures going into place on some of the Chicago area's biggest highways this week, which impact traffic, especially overnight.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
Northwestern Medicine opened a new longevity clinic in Chicago to research and treat aging.
Chicago police said a man in custody after he allegedly stole a car with a baby in the back seat Thursday.
A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium became the first known beluga whale to recover from general anesthesia after a successful surgery this week.