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.
City council commission OKs Auburn Gresham revitalization plan
The Chicago City Council plan commission has given the OK for a plan to revitalize the 79th Street corridor in Auburn Gresham.
Northwestern will fund research regardless of Trump's federal freeze threats
Northwestern University has vowed to continue funding the research programs endangered by President Trump's federal funding freeze threats.
Direct Energy settles fraud, deceptive practices lawsuit for $12 million
Direct Energy Services, LLC has settled a lawsuit from the state of Illinois over deceptive and fraudulent business practices for $12 million.
A giant cross will be raised in Daley Plaza ahead of Easter weekend
A 19-foot cross will be raised in Daley Plaza Thursday evening ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations and services.
Illinois 6th grader wins national new Southwest pilot tie design contest
A sixth grader from downstate Illinois has won a contest to design the new ties worn by Southwest Airlines pilots.