First phase of flooding mitigation program completed in Robbins
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
Activists warn Chicago shelter system overhaul could worsen homelessness
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
UChicago Medicine gets $75M gift from AbbVie Foundation for cancer center
Thanks to the donation, the facility will be named the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion when it opens in 2027.
Lombard Historical Society hosting 14th annual Christmas Mart on Maple Street
If you're looking to start your holiday shopping early and support local businesses, a west suburban market this weekend lets you do both.
White Sox name Will Venable as new manager
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
CPS board president resigns after controversial comments about Hamas, 9/11
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
Car crashes into Billy Corgan's tea shop in Highland Park; mother-in-law hurt
Corgan's son also was inside at the time, but was not injured.
Former GOP congressional candidate in Indiana charged with stealing ballots
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Mayor Johnson proposes $300M property tax hike amid $1B budget gap
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Chicago Boat Show set to move to Rosemont in January
The Chicago Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, 2025.
Police seek crew responsible for 15 armed robberies in Auburn Gresham
Police said a group of two to four young men and teenagers and one female have approached their victims on foot and demanded their property.
Burglars break into Lakeview vape shop for third time in six weeks
Overnight, a group of burglars smashed the front window of Ivy Smoke & Vape at 1346 W. Irving Park Rd., leaving glass all over the ground.
78-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash in Skokie
Alfred Slivo was crossing the street at Crawford Avenue and Kirk Street when he was hit by a car.
What's on the 2024 ballot in Illinois?
See what races Illinois voters will be deciding in the 2024 election, and find out how to see your sample ballot.
CPS settles lawsuit for $2M after ex-teacher accused of sexually abusing 3 boys
Former teacher Andrew Castro is also facing criminal sexual assault and sexual exploitation charges, and is awaiting trial.