Chicago Cubs starting lineup for Wrigley home opener against Padres
The Chicago Cubs will face off against the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field Friday.
Chicago icon Portillo's brings "Hot Dog High Tea" to New York, LA
Chicago's famed Portillo's is bringing "Hot Dog High Tea" to New York City and Los Angeles.
Thousands pack Daley Plaza for "Hands Off!" protest against Trump
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
Suburban man released from ICE custody to donate kidney to brother
A west suburban man is being temporarily released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody to donate his kidney to his brother.
1 stabbed in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, police say
A person was injured in a stabbing outside a business on Chicago's North Side in the early hours of Friday morning, police said.
Chicago vigil honors soldiers, 1 from Joliet, who died in Lithuania
A vigil in Chicago Thursday night honored the four soldiers, including Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr. of Joliet, who died in Lithuania during a training exercise.
Crestwood police officer resigns after latest drunk driving charges
A Crestwood, Illinois police officer facing his second set of DUI charges in three years has resigned from the police department, officials said.
IL legislators consider speed cameras, AI on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Illinois legislators are looking into using speed cameras and artificial intelligence technology to reduce speeding and crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Illinois Mega Millions winner still hasn't claimed $349 million prize
The Illinois winner of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot remains a mystery over a week since the winning ticket was sold.
5 Chicago chefs, restaurants nominated for James Beard Awards
Chicago restaurants and chefs received five James Beard Award nominations Wednesday.
Charges dropped against Chicago man accused of assaulting South Carolina rep.
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a Chicago man accused of assaulting South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace by allegedly shaking her hand in an "exaggerated, aggressive manner."
1 otter captured, 2nd still on loose after escaping Wis. zoo
Ophelia the otter has been recaptured a week after escaping from her enclosure at a Wisconsin zoo. Louie, her habitat-mate, is still on the loose.
Storms prompt tornado warnings in Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois
In Iroquois County, crews on the ground said an apparent tornado blew apart barns and brought down power lines.
Highland Park victim family's lawsuit against Smith & Wesson can proceed: court
An Illinois court has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a Highland Park mass shooting victim against gunmaker Smith & Wesson to go forward.
Chicago street sweeping starts today
The overnight winter parking ban is officially over for the season in Chicago, but that means street sweeping has returned.