40 things to do in Chicago: May 15 – 17
From “Les Misérables”, Lincoln Park Mayfest, Renegade Craft Fair, Anime Central Convention, D.L. Hughley, and more – there's no shortage of things to do around Chicago this weekend.
From “Les Misérables”, Lincoln Park Mayfest, Renegade Craft Fair, Anime Central Convention, D.L. Hughley, and more – there's no shortage of things to do around Chicago this weekend.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Man found shot to death on Chicago's West Side, police say
Chicago police say a man was found shot to death Thursday morning on the city's West Side.
Chicago police say a man was found shot to death Thursday morning on the city's West Side.
Grieving woman finds 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas park, calls discovery ‘meant to be’
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the loss of her son and father found an unexpected symbol of hope during a visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the loss of her son and father found an unexpected symbol of hope during a visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra.
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra.
Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
Expert analysis: Gas prices surge nationwide as drivers feel pain at the pump
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan explains why gas prices are climbing so quickly, how today’s costs compare historically and when drivers could finally see relief if the war ends.
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan explains why gas prices are climbing so quickly, how today’s costs compare historically and when drivers could finally see relief if the war ends.
Chicago crime: Man, 19, shot and killed while getting into car
A man was shot and killed while getting into his car early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
A man was shot and killed while getting into his car early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked'
CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts and ongoing concerns about crime across Chicago, including on the CTA.
CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts and ongoing concerns about crime across Chicago, including on the CTA.
Drone leads to arrest in Chicago railcar burglary, officials say
A drone helped authorities catch a suspected railcar burglar in Chicago.
A drone helped authorities catch a suspected railcar burglar in Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools faces massive budget deficit as fears grow over cuts
Chicago Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson breaks down how CPS ended up facing a $732 million deficit and what options leaders may have to avoid major impacts on students, staffing and programs.
Chicago Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson breaks down how CPS ended up facing a $732 million deficit and what options leaders may have to avoid major impacts on students, staffing and programs.
Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz; Trump presses China to help end war
President Donald Trump is pressing Chinese President Xi Jinping to use China's leverage to end the Iran war, as ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump is pressing Chinese President Xi Jinping to use China's leverage to end the Iran war, as ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump-Xi meeting tackles trade, energy and Iran as Taiwan tensions remain
University of Chicago political science professor Robert Gulotty breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with China’s president could mean for U.S.-China relations, Taiwan tensions and the economic impact on Chicagoans.
University of Chicago political science professor Robert Gulotty breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with China’s president could mean for U.S.-China relations, Taiwan tensions and the economic impact on Chicagoans.
Chicago burglary crew hit 25 businesses in less than a month
Chicago police are warning business owners across several neighborhoods after a string of overnight burglaries targeting cash registers and ATMS.
Chicago police are warning business owners across several neighborhoods after a string of overnight burglaries targeting cash registers and ATMS.
Aurora undocumented immigrant sentenced for attacking ICE officers, deputy
An undocumented immigrant from west suburban Aurora was sentenced last week after attacking ICE officers and a sheriff's deputy during his arrest last summer, prosecutors said.
An undocumented immigrant from west suburban Aurora was sentenced last week after attacking ICE officers and a sheriff's deputy during his arrest last summer, prosecutors said.
Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft
A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.
A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.
Chicago man arrested weeks after victim critically wounded in Brainerd shooting
A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last month in the city's Brainerd neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last month in the city's Brainerd neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies and cool lakefront temperatures stick around
Chicago will see a major warm-up into the weekend and early next week with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms
Chicago will see a major warm-up into the weekend and early next week with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms
Chicago man charged after shootout with police officers on South Side
A man has been charged after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Chicago police officers earlier this week on the South Side.
A man has been charged after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Chicago police officers earlier this week on the South Side.
Fight videos raise school safety questions at Chicago charter school
Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out. They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control. Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.
Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out. They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control. Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.