Lollapalooza Day 1 underway with headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G
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Lollapalooza 2023 features 170 bands on nine stages for four days. Some fans were lined up at the main gate overnight to secure prime spots at their desired stage.

Lollapalooza 2023: What to know before you go
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Festival goers are already lining up outside Grant park for the first day of Lollapalooza. With the warm weather, be sure to stay hydrated. The gates open at 11 a.m. on Thursday - the first day of four.

Woman to receive $1.2M from Chicago hotel in alleged sexual assault case

A woman who filed a lawsuit last year against a Chicago hotel, saying she was sexually assaulted at its spa, will receive a $1.2 million settlement.

Chicago mayor outlines new strategy for 'teen takeovers' downtown

Mayor Brandon Johnson says there is no simple solution to finding places for young people to gather safely downtown, but there is a game plan.

Chicago mayor outlines new strategy for ?teen takeovers? downtown
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A new mayor means a new strategy for teen takeovers in the city of Chicago. That new strategy was on display this past weekend in the South Loop.

Taste of Chicago announces food, music lineup
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Taste of Chicago is returning to Grant Park this September with over 35 food vendors and talented artists providing free entertainment each day.

'Old Farts from Chicago' offer life coaching and comedy

“Guys need any advice? Need any questions answered?" said 67-year-old Kevin Shotsberger, as he smoked a cigar and sat in a lawn chair. He was accompanied by his partner in “life coaching" 68-year-old Razz Jenkins, who also chattered with passersby between cigar puffs. 

Travel back in time on the CTA this weekend

Chicago has the unique opportunity to travel back in time on the CTA this weekend.

Travel back in time on the CTA this weekend
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As part of the Chicago Transit Authority's 100th-anniversary celebration, the public has the unique opportunity to travel back in time on the CTA this weekend.

Man fatally shot in the Loop found in hotel lobby

A 40-year-old man died after he was shot on the sidewalk in downtown Chicago Friday night.

Chicago man charged in pair of downtown armed robberies

A 19-year-old is facing charges in two armed robberies less than an hour apart last week in the Loop.

Chicago teens explore the city on 'Downtown Day'
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Jahmal Cole, CEO and founder of My Hood, My Block, My City, talks about the importance of giving kids exposure and access to all parts of the city.

Boy, 17, charged in Loop armed robbery

A teenage boy has been charged after allegedly holding a pedestrian up at gunpoint Friday morning in the Loop.