Palmer House celebrates 150 years in downtown Chicago
An iconic Chicago hotel celebrated an impressive anniversary Wednesday and threw a big party to celebrate.
Palmer House celebrates 150 years in downtown Chicago
The Palmer House celebrated 150 years of its rich history with former employees, guests and performers Wednesday.
Lawyer: Case against Jussie Smollett based on testimony of 'liars'
Jussie Smollett's defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that charges the former “Empire” actor faked an anti-gay, racist attack on himself and lied to police about it rely on the testimony of brothers who are “sophisticated liars” and “the worst type of criminals.”
Lakewood Church money: Plumber who found cash, checks in wall to get $20K
Crime Stoppers of Houston is gifting $20,000 to the plumber who found a large amount of money inside of a wall at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church last month. Police believe the money is connected to a theft case from 2014.
Jussie Smollett trial coming to a head with both sides delivering closing arguments
A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday that there is “overwhelming evidence” that former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack against himself in downtown Chicago for publicity, then lied to police about it.
Tiger Woods to make return to competition next week, 10 months after car crash
In Tiger Woods' first competition back, the PNC Championship, he will play with this son Charlie.
US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
Coronavirus in Chicago: First Omicron case detected in fully vaccinated city resident
The person is a Chicago resident, who came in contact with someone from another state who tested positive for the Omicron variant.
Lawsuit by Kankakee, McHenry Counties to keep ICE detention center agreements has been dropped
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
Abandoned building catches fire twice in West Humboldt Park
An abandoned building caught fire twice Wednesday morning in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Police seek driver that killed 68-year-old in hit-and-run crash near Niles Home Depot
Niles police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a 68-year-old man in the northwestern suburb.
Police seek driver in deadly hit-and-run crash near Niles Home Depot
Niles police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a 68-year-old man in the western suburb.
SWAT team called in after man pulls gun on ex-girlfriend in Albany Park home: Police
The SWAT team responded to a domestic incident between a man and woman in Albany Park Tuesday night, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Father Pfleger condemns lack of repercussions for Chicago criminals
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church talks about the factors contributing to Chicago's rash of gun violence and how to go about correcting the city's lawlessness.
What to make of the omicron variant arriving in Chicago
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital talks about the first detected omicron case in Illinois and its potential spread.
15-year-old girl reported missing from Austin
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing Wednesday morning from the Austin neighborhood.
Omicron detected in Chicago resident, marking the state's first documented case of the variant
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Illinois’ first known Omicron case Tuesday night.
Belmont-Cragin community rallies around food cart vendor who was beaten and robbed
“I have a lot of family who came from the bottom, who came here from Mexico, who came here and built themselves up,” Correa said. “I can just tell by looking at [Gonzalo], he wants to build himself up and make a name for himself.”
Robberies reported in Bronzeville, Lake Meadows
Chicago police are warning South Side residents about a series of robberies this December in the Bronzeville and Lake Meadows neighborhoods.
2 killed, 4 wounded in shootings Tuesday in Chicago
Two people were killed, and four others were wounded in shootings Tuesday in Chicago, including a man who was found fatally shot in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.