Overdose Awareness Day event comes to Federal Plaza
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A drug overdose awareness event is coming to the Chicago area Monday. The event will commemorate lives lost throughout this crisis, give people an opportunity to connect with others and call on legislators to pass laws initiating real change.

Chicago Water Taxi resumes commuter service
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The Chicago Water Taxi will resume service during the week for commuters. A boat will make trips between the Ogilvie Transportation Center and Michigan Avenue Tuesday through Thursday. Service will run every 15 minutes during morning and evening rush hour.

Construction continues around Chicago's Bean
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The Bean will be shut off from tourists for months as crews work on the area surrounding Chicago's iconic structure.

Last chance to try Chicago's Sundays on State block party
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Sundays on State happens select weekends on Chicago's State Street in the Loop between Adams and Lake. There's shopping, entertainment, live music and more.

Man wounded in exchange of gunfire with attempted carjackers in the Loop

A man was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a group of people who tried to take his car at gunpoint in the Loop Sunday morning. 

Cloud Gate repairs: Construction at Chicago's 'Bean' to begin Tuesday
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The home of the iconic "Chicago Bean" is getting some TLC. Work will replace pavers and make other repairs to improve accessibility at Grainger Plaza starting Tuesday.

Man, 29, shot in Loop

A man was shot in the foot Wednesday morning in the Loop.

Chicago drivers express frustration ahead of Canal Street rehab project
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Chicago drivers sounded off on Monday hours ahead of when crews are supposed to be working on the Canal Street viaduct rehabilitaion project downtown.

Canal Street rehab project gets underway tonight
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Crews will begin their work Monday night on a viaduct rehabilitation project along Canal Street in downtown Chicago.

Man reported missing from Loop located

Chicago police say a man who was missing from the Loop was located.

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.