Joliet prison transformed into haunted house
Spirits will come alive this weekend at the old Joliet Correctional Center.?
Spirits will come alive this weekend at the old Joliet Correctional Center.?
Free books for students during 24 mile charity walk
A local group is increasing book ownership, one-step at a time.
A local group is increasing book ownership, one-step at a time.
Families of men killed in Starved Rock State Park explosion file lawsuit
The families of three men killed in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park filed a lawsuit Thursday, saying companies at a nearby demolition site are to blame for their deaths.
The families of three men killed in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park filed a lawsuit Thursday, saying companies at a nearby demolition site are to blame for their deaths.
New Chicago campaign aims to boost vaccination rates
Mayor Lightfoot and other city leaders debuted a new public relations campaign called Protect Chicago 77.
Mayor Lightfoot and other city leaders debuted a new public relations campaign called Protect Chicago 77.
CPD, CFD play charity game at Guaranteed Rate Field
It was an emotional night on the South Side honoring first responders.
It was an emotional night on the South Side honoring first responders.
El Milagro workers in Chicago walk off the job
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Train blockages on Chicago's Southwest Side have improved
A life-threatening situation on the Southwest Side has now improved.
A life-threatening situation on the Southwest Side has now improved.
Thieves steal doggie daycare van in Lake View with dogs inside
Chicago police are looking for a white cargo van, License plate number 1781495B, that was stolen and had three dogs in it.
Chicago police are looking for a white cargo van, License plate number 1781495B, that was stolen and had three dogs in it.
Coroner confirms body found in Illinois River is missing ISU student
The LaSalle County coroner confirmed Thursday that a body found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4 is missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day.
The LaSalle County coroner confirmed Thursday that a body found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4 is missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day.
Chicago schools on high alert following deaths of 2 Simeon students, social media threats
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
Southwest Side cuts down on stopped trains
A big step forward for drivers on the Southwest Side: Local leaders say they have cut down on lengthy stopped trains.
A big step forward for drivers on the Southwest Side: Local leaders say they have cut down on lengthy stopped trains.
Jewish community holds festival despite vandalism
The Chicago Jewish Community is moving forward with Sukkot celebrations after vandalism.
The Chicago Jewish Community is moving forward with Sukkot celebrations after vandalism.
Racist letters sent to restaurant owners in Evanston
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Suburban festival permanently canceled
A bright and colorful suburban festival will no longer fill the skies.
A bright and colorful suburban festival will no longer fill the skies.
Chicago leaders aim for 77-percent vaccine rate before 2022
The goal of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative is to get at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents ages 12 and older started on their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.
The goal of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative is to get at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents ages 12 and older started on their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.
Families of men killed in Starved Rock explosion file lawsuit
The families of three men killed in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park filed a lawsuit Thursday, saying companies at a nearby demolition site are to blame.
The families of three men killed in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park filed a lawsuit Thursday, saying companies at a nearby demolition site are to blame.
Flash flooding fills Indiana school hallways, basement
New jaw-dropping video out of Indiana during a storm last month shows the clear dangers of flooding.
New jaw-dropping video out of Indiana during a storm last month shows the clear dangers of flooding.
Chicago holiday traditions return to the city this year
Chicago's holiday season will be back in full swing this year! Mark Kelly, Commissioner of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, discusses what Chicagoans and tourists can expect this season.
Chicago's holiday season will be back in full swing this year! Mark Kelly, Commissioner of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, discusses what Chicagoans and tourists can expect this season.
Biden to visit Chicago
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Chicago next week.
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Chicago next week.
Warrant issued for Oak Lawn woman accused of using fake vaccine card
Chloe Mrozak, 24, faces a misdemeanor charge for violating the state?s coronavirus emergency proclamation, which requires visitors to show proof of full vaccination or a negative test.
Chloe Mrozak, 24, faces a misdemeanor charge for violating the state?s coronavirus emergency proclamation, which requires visitors to show proof of full vaccination or a negative test.