Runners lace up for Hot Chocolate Run in Grant Park

You take runners of all ages, a classic winter drink and a good cause, mix them all together and it's time for the Hot Chocolate Run.

CTA Blue Line thieves sought by Chicago police

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who are accused of robbing a CTA rider last month in the Loop.

State Street Macy's decorates Walnut Room ahead of the Great Tree lighting
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Santa's elves are working tirelessly to prepare the Walnut Room at the Macy's on State Street for this weekend's Great Tree lighting. The festivities begin Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

Housekeepers walk out of downtown Chicago hotel, demanding fair pet policy

Housekeeping workers of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Chicago Riverwalk walked out on strike Sunday morning over their demand for a “fair pet policy.”

Vehicle wanted in Navy Pier shooting stopped by police
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Navy Pier resumed normal operations Saturday with many visitors unaware of the chaos erupting hours earlier.

'Reeling in pain': Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for immediate end to violence in Gaza

A Chicago interfaith prayer gathering took place Tuesday afternoon outside of Grace Place in the Loop. Attendees at the gathering were calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza.

Man found shot in Mag Mile hotel, officials say
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A shooting took place Monday in which the victim reportedly walked into the Marriot Hotel on Chicago's Michigan Ave.

Protesters in Chicago condemn hospital attack in Gaza

Support for Palestine demonstrations took place throughout the city Wednesday, but in downtown Chicago, thousands swarmed the streets.

Arts in the Dark Parade celebrates all things Halloween this weekend

Chicago's Arts in the Dark Parade is back for its ninth year, offering a spectacle of giant puppets, performances, costumes and more.

2 charged in series of Loop burglaries, robberies

Two men were charged in connection with a series of armed robberies and burglaries over the past two months in the Loop.

Local Palestinians protest amid overseas conflict
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It was a sea of flags, signs and emotions. Young and old screamed at the top of their lungs to get their voices heard.

Chicago area Palestinians react to conflict overseas
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An anti-war protest occurred on Michigan Avenue Wednesday afternoon as local Palestinians react to the conflict overseas.