Chicago's Art Institute fires all of its mostly white female guides for lack of diversity: report
The Art Institute of Chicago fired all of its trained volunteers and guides last month, who were mostly older White women, to diversify its team.
The Art Institute of Chicago fired all of its trained volunteers and guides last month, who were mostly older White women, to diversify its team.
Shots fired in Loop carjacking
Two people were carjacked Sunday morning in the Loop.
Two people were carjacked Sunday morning in the Loop.
Armed robberies reported at Loop convenience stores
Chicago police are warning the public about a group of robbers who are targeting convenience stores in the Loop.
Chicago police are warning the public about a group of robbers who are targeting convenience stores in the Loop.
Man charged with attacking woman on CTA train in the Loop
A man was charged with attacking a woman on a CTA train Wednesday in the Loop.
A man was charged with attacking a woman on a CTA train Wednesday in the Loop.
State receives 2 bids to purchase the Thompson Center
The state is getting some interest in the Thompson Center.
The state is getting some interest in the Thompson Center.
Two bids submitted to purchase the Thompson Center
Details of the proposals won't be revealed until a winning plan is picked.
Details of the proposals won't be revealed until a winning plan is picked.
Downtown staple Petterino's reopens Tuesday
General Manager Stephen Fish and Executive Chef Ozzy Amelotti talk about the reopening of Petterino's.
General Manager Stephen Fish and Executive Chef Ozzy Amelotti talk about the reopening of Petterino's.
Former Northwestern professor to stand trial Monday in fatal stabbing
A trial starts today for a former Northwestern University professor accused of stabbing his boyfriend to death.
A trial starts today for a former Northwestern University professor accused of stabbing his boyfriend to death.
Person shot multiple times while sitting in vehicle in the Loop
The victim was sitting in a vehicle with a known offender in the Loop when he was shot multiple times.
The victim was sitting in a vehicle with a known offender in the Loop when he was shot multiple times.
City Council votes in support of marijuana sales downtown
The City Council voted in favor of shrinking the downtown "exclusion zone" and relax zoning requirements for cannabis businesses all over the city.
The City Council voted in favor of shrinking the downtown "exclusion zone" and relax zoning requirements for cannabis businesses all over the city.
Vandals paint graffiti on Jewish symbol in Daley Plaza
Vandals struck a symbol of a Jewish holiday in the heart of Chicago.
Vandals struck a symbol of a Jewish holiday in the heart of Chicago.
10 shot over 4 hours in Chicago overnight, half of them in 3 downtown neighborhoods
Ten people were shot over four hours in Chicago overnight, half of them in the downtown neighborhoods of Near North, Lincoln Park and South Loop.
Ten people were shot over four hours in Chicago overnight, half of them in the downtown neighborhoods of Near North, Lincoln Park and South Loop.
Man in critical condition after being shot at skate park in Grant Park
One skateboarder, who did not want to be named, was puzzled that the shooting took place in broad daylight, at a place he considers safe. “Why here?” he asked. “Four-year-olds come here, bro. So dumb.”
One skateboarder, who did not want to be named, was puzzled that the shooting took place in broad daylight, at a place he considers safe. “Why here?” he asked. “Four-year-olds come here, bro. So dumb.”
Mexican Independence celebrations causing heavy traffic delays
Columbus Drive had to be shut down Thursday night, because on Wednesday, traffic was stopped as caravans turned it into a parking lot.
Columbus Drive had to be shut down Thursday night, because on Wednesday, traffic was stopped as caravans turned it into a parking lot.
SkyFOX over Grant Park shooting
SkyFOX was over the scene of a shooting that occurred near Grant Park
SkyFOX was over the scene of a shooting that occurred near Grant Park
Police officer struck by car while directing traffic for Mexican Independence Day celebrations
A Chicago police officer was struck by a car while directing traffic overnight for Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
A Chicago police officer was struck by a car while directing traffic overnight for Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Christkindlmarkets will open in two locations in Chicago on November 19
HOLIDAY TRADITION JUST 64 DAYS AWAY! You can make an online reservation in advance for Stammtisch indoor dining, where you can choose from different drink and food packages to be served family-style.
HOLIDAY TRADITION JUST 64 DAYS AWAY! You can make an online reservation in advance for Stammtisch indoor dining, where you can choose from different drink and food packages to be served family-style.
3 winners named in Thompson Center design contest
?Public Pool? would transform the Thompson Center atrium into a public waterpark with a hotel above.
?Public Pool? would transform the Thompson Center atrium into a public waterpark with a hotel above.
Who wants a waterslide park in downtown Chicago? Contest winners push new ideas for Thompson center
“Public Pool” would transform the Thompson Center atrium into a public waterpark with a hotel above.
“Public Pool” would transform the Thompson Center atrium into a public waterpark with a hotel above.
Police seek man wanted for luring in the Loop
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for luring a boy Monday in the Loop.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for luring a boy Monday in the Loop.