Rat birth control pilot program shows promise in Lincoln Park
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
As Trump's EPA revokes "endangerment finding," what will it mean for Illinois?
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
Indiana bride accuses union of harassment over hotel listed on wedding website
An Indiana bride said a Chicago hotel workers' union has harassed her for months while she's been trying to plan her July wedding over a hotel listed on her wedding website.
Major changes for taxpayers this tax season. What to know before filing.
This is due in part to the new "Big Beautiful Bill" and job cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.
Illinois American Water seeks 4th rate hike in 10 years
Water bills could be going up in several Chicago suburbs and other parts of Illinois, as Illinois American Water seeks a rate increase to fund infrastructure improvements.
Dixmoor boil order to last overnight after water main break fixed
A boil order has been issued for south suburban Dixmoor after a water main break was repaired Monday morning.
Stroger Hospital braces for surge in uninsured patients amid Medicaid cuts
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, the busiest trauma center in Illinois, is sounding an alarm, as doctors brace for an influx of patients because of federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Fired Catholic school teacher charged with sexually abusing child he was tutoring
A former Catholic school teacher, who just days ago was fired by the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been charged with sexually abusing a child while working as a private tutor in southwest suburban Orland Park.
Dixmoore water main break repaired
A water main break in Dixmoor, Illinois has been repaired hours after it flooded roads and forced school closures.
Village officials in Lisle working with residents for solutions to soaring water bills
A town hall meeting on Monday night addressed the concerns of residents paying higher water bills after being forced to use a private utility company.
Chicago Archdiocese fires teacher with history of child molestation allegations
The Archdiocese of Chicago has fired a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations in Illinois and other states.
Are trees exploding due to cold?
The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.
Chicago recycling program got off to a slow start 30 years ago. How's it doing now?
Chicago is marking 30 years since it started its first citywide recycling program, which began with a problematic kickoff, and continues to lag behind other major cities in terms of performance.
CTA president says security remains "front and center" amid safety concerns
Chicago relies on the CTA to get around, but there's some resistance to that reliance with safety concerns continuing to plague the mass transit system.
Health expert explains how extreme cold can impact people's bodies
While Chicagoans are used to the cold, those frigid temperatures might be impacting their bodies more than we know.