Electric bills spike as Illinois consumers face higher costs
Illinois residents are paying more for electricity this year, with ComEd’s supply price up 45% since June and natural gas costs climbing nearly 14%.
Congress revisits UFOs in third hearing, MUFON expert points to evidence of ‘non-human technology’
As Congress holds hearings on UFOs, one longtime researcher says the debate is shifting away from whether they exist and toward what they represent.
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Payton Productions to launch ‘Awards of Character’
The Pro Football Hall of Fame ‘Awards of Character’ will highlight everyday heroes in a new national initiative.
Van Leeuwen ice cream brings Malört flavor to Chicago for grand opening
A beloved New York ice cream brand is making its Midwest debut with a sweet and unique Chicago twist on Sept. 12.
Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
How cuts to SNAP affect Chicago area food pantries
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
Northwestern scientists unveil new tool to track a baby's development
Experts at Northwestern unveiled a new tool to help track development in infants as young as 16 days old.
Riot Fest turns 20 with John Stamos, weddings and quirky Chicago traditions
Riot Fest is marking its 20th anniversary with a star-studded lineup, a new “Riotland" attraction and the arrival of John Stamos.
Beverly teen accepted into 85 colleges, awarded $8M in scholarships
A Beverly teen has turned heads by being accepted to 85 colleges and racking up more than $8 million in scholarships.
John Stamos demands a pizza in his honor and Chicago’s Giordano’s delivers
It’s taken more than a decade of teasing, but John Stamos may finally take the stage at Riot Fest, and Chicago pizza royalty is making sure he feels right at home.
Illinois lawmaker: Why should Bears get a tax break when residents don’t?
As the Chicago Bears explore a move from Soldier Field to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner is warning against the team’s push for substantial property tax breaks.
Bama Rush explained: TikTok's sorority stars, brand deals and a new reality show
Move over college football: there’s another Southern tradition making headlines, stealing screens and racking up millions of views: Bama Rush.
Would you swim the Chicago River? 500 people will and here's why
Chicago is making a historic splash this fall!
David Archuleta moves Chicago anchors to tears with emotional interview ahead of Market Days show
Archuleta, now 34, is coming to Chicago this weekend to headline Northalsted Market Days, a celebration that aligns perfectly with his current musical and personal evolution.
New comedy show ‘Bull’ puts two misfits on the 1996 Chicago Bulls
What happens when two basketball misfits stumble into the legendary lineup of the 1996 Chicago Bulls?
Chicago doctor explains Legionnaires’ disease amid NYC outbreak: What you need to know
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is raising urgent public health concerns as health officials confirm around 60 cases in the area.
Illinois ranks among top states for social media obsession, study says
How obsessed is Illinois with social media? A new study ranks the states—and Illinois lands high on the list.
Justin Timberlake has Lyme disease — Here’s why it’s commonly misdiagnosed, according to an expert
The conversation around Lyme disease is intensifying after pop star Justin Timberlake revealed his personal battle with the illness, bringing renewed attention to a chronic condition that experts say is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed.
Goose Island president explains why Chicago’s wild weather is perfect for barrel-aged stout
Goose Island Beer Co. has revealed its highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup, generating buzz months ahead of its traditional Black Friday drop.
A slice of Heaven: Aurelio’s Pizza delivered to the Pope in Vatican City
It’s not every day that a pizza from the Chicago suburbs winds up in the hands of the Pope.