Illinois Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary with cash prizes

The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Thursday by taking a nostalgic journey back to 1974!

Girl, 11, among 6 charged in violent attack, robbery on CTA train

An 11-year-old girl, four other juveniles and an 18-year-old woman were charged in a violent attack that happened on a CTA train in the Loop last week. 

Loop hit-and-run crash leaves 1 dead

A person was killed after he was struck by a semi that fled the scene Wednesday night in the Loop.

5 juveniles charged in violent robbery on CTA train
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Chicago police arrested five juveniles between the ages of 11 and 15 in connection to a violent beating and robbery on the CTA in early June. Police said a 63-year-old man was attacked by a group of kids on a CTA Orange Line train.

Chicago police recover fireworks at Blue Line station in the Loop

Blue Line trains were temporarily suspended Friday morning after police recovered fireworks from a CTA station in the Loop. 

Pairing French cuisine with cocktails in honor of Bastille Day at Taureaux Tavern
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Bastille Day is this Sunday and you don't have to go to France or be French to celebrate. You can get a taste of delicious French cuisine and spirits right here in Chicago.

Street gradually open following NASCAR Chicago Street Race
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Northbound Lakeshore Drive reopened early Monday morning. Several other streets are to follow as crews continue to clean up after the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

Loop businesses get green light with incoming NASCAR traffic
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The NASCAR Street Race is more than just racing cars, there are a lot of different communities around Chicago that are being highlighted, including the host of the race: the Loop.

Teen charged in downtown Chicago stabbing and robbery

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the stabbing and robbery of another teen last month in the Loop.

Car crashes into CTA bus downtown, 1 injured

One person was hurt after a crash with a CTA bus Wednesday night in the Loop.

Suburban man charged in Loop arson, armed robbery

A man was charged in connection with an arson and armed robbery at a business last September in the Loop.

Person stabbed on CTA platform in the Loop

A person was stabbed after a fight broke out on a CTA platform in the Loop Saturday morning.