Cook County man arrested within hour of Chicago attack, police say

A suburban man is facing felony charges after police say he was arrested less than an hour after a downtown Chicago robbery and assault.

CTA crime: Man charged with murder in stabbing at Loop station

A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.

American Writers Museum explores faith and storytelling in new “American Prophets” exhibit
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The American Writers Museum’s new “American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture” exhibit examines how spirituality has shaped American writers and popular culture through interactive displays, music, film, literature and rare personal artifacts.

Chicago committee to vote on revised curfew proposal
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A revised curfew plan aimed at curbing teen group violence is expected to come up for a vote today before the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety.

Chicago man charged months after Red Line robbery, police say

Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.

Chicago man charged with stealing over $1,200 of merchandise from Macy's

A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.

State/Lake CTA station closes for next 3 years starting today

Starting today, the State and Lake CTA station in the Loop will close for a full reconstruction, with a projected reopening date in 2029.

State Street CTA station to close for years on Monday

It is a new year and a new look for an old elevated CTA station in the Loop that's being demolished starting Monday.

Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions

As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared their resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient.

Chicagoans react to another violent CTA incident
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Chicago police say a man is dead after a shooting aboard a CTA Pink Line train early Tuesday.

En Pointe: The making of the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker
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We go en pointe with the Joffrey Ballet for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Nutcracker, one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday performances. We speak with cast members and choreographers about what it takes to bring the Joffrey’s special Chicago version of The Nutcracker to life. From rehearsals and choreography to costumes and storytelling, we explore the work behind the scenes that shapes this production.