Chicago strengthens security for Lunar New Year celebrations in wake of California mass shooting
Security is top priority for Lunar New Year in Chinatown and the Argyle community on Chicago's North Side.
Security is top priority for Lunar New Year in Chinatown and the Argyle community on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago strengthens security for Lunar New Year celebrations in wake of California mass shooting
Chicago is upping its security measures for Lunar New Year celebrations in wake of the California mass shooting that left 10 dead and 10 others wounded.
Chicago is upping its security measures for Lunar New Year celebrations in wake of the California mass shooting that left 10 dead and 10 others wounded.
Chicago gets ready to celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend
Preparations are underway for the Lunar New Year at 88 Marketplace in Chinatown, where shoppers find groceries, decorations and things to bring in good luck.
Preparations are underway for the Lunar New Year at 88 Marketplace in Chinatown, where shoppers find groceries, decorations and things to bring in good luck.
Brookfield Zoo brings back a tradition unlike any other --- naming cockroaches after your exes
A Valentine's Day tradition returns to Brookfield Zoo this year.
A Valentine's Day tradition returns to Brookfield Zoo this year.
Chicago tenants sue management company after electrical outage displaced residents on Christmas Eve
Tenants of a Hyde Park apartment building are suing their management property after they were displaced on Christmas Eve due to an electrical outage.
Tenants of a Hyde Park apartment building are suing their management property after they were displaced on Christmas Eve due to an electrical outage.
Celebrating Chinese New Year with dumplings from 'Dumpling Daughter' cookbook
It is tradition to eat dumplings within the first 14 days of Chinese New Year because the represent "money bags" or wealth. Dumpling Daughter author Nadia Liu Spellman and her mother show how to make dumplings from scratch.
It is tradition to eat dumplings within the first 14 days of Chinese New Year because the represent "money bags" or wealth. Dumpling Daughter author Nadia Liu Spellman and her mother show how to make dumplings from scratch.
MLK's connection to Chicago: History museum exhibit tells story
The Chicago History Museum took a look back to commemorate Dr. King's contributions to the city.
The Chicago History Museum took a look back to commemorate Dr. King's contributions to the city.
Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Americans should 'pay attention' to MLK's legacy, Biden says in Ebenezer sermon
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Lightfoot honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with interfaith breakfast
The Mayor’s interfaith breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrates his work, the result of his legacy and goals for the future.
The Mayor’s interfaith breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrates his work, the result of his legacy and goals for the future.
Chicago offering Christmas tree recycling through January 21
There are 26 recycling locations in Chicago. Six of those offer free mulch to residents.
There are 26 recycling locations in Chicago. Six of those offer free mulch to residents.
What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
New year celebrations around the world, time zone by time zone
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
CPD adding 1,300 additional officers as Chicago rings in 2023
The countdown is on – out with 2022 and in with the New Year! Celebrations will take place across the city on Saturday – with locals and tourists, alike, participating in the festivities.
The countdown is on – out with 2022 and in with the New Year! Celebrations will take place across the city on Saturday – with locals and tourists, alike, participating in the festivities.
1,300 extra cops hitting Chicago?s streets for New Year?s Eve
An extra 1,300 police officers will be deployed across the city on New Year?s Eve, many of them focusing on downtown festivities and the fireworks display at Navy Pier, officials announced Friday.
An extra 1,300 police officers will be deployed across the city on New Year?s Eve, many of them focusing on downtown festivities and the fireworks display at Navy Pier, officials announced Friday.
New Year's Eve party preps underway at Navy Pier
New Year's Eve party preps are underway at Navy Pier.
New Year's Eve party preps are underway at Navy Pier.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
Community activists want some Chicago liquor stores to close early on New Year's Eve
Community activists want liquor stores in the 6th Ward to close early on New Year's Eve.
Community activists want liquor stores in the 6th Ward to close early on New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve party preps underway at Navy Pier
There were sound checks Friday along with decorations going into place.
There were sound checks Friday along with decorations going into place.