Traffic warning issued for weekend due to Mexican Independence Day caravans
It's Mexican Independence Day weekend and car caravans are expected all over downtown Chicago.
It's Mexican Independence Day weekend and car caravans are expected all over downtown Chicago.
Pair found dead inside Loop home, police say
Chicago police say two people were found dead inside a home in the Loop on Thursday.
Chicago police say two people were found dead inside a home in the Loop on Thursday.
Security guard shoots robbery suspect in downtown Chicago, police say
A security guard shot and injured a suspect who robbed them in broad daylight in downtown Chicago on Wednesday.
A security guard shot and injured a suspect who robbed them in broad daylight in downtown Chicago on Wednesday.
Security guard shoots robbery suspect in downtown Chicago, police say
A security guard shot and injured a suspected robber in the Loop on Wednesday.
A security guard shot and injured a suspected robber in the Loop on Wednesday.
Loop shooting involving armored truck leaves 1 wounded, 1 arrested: sources
One person is in custody after a shooting involving an armored truck left one man wounded Wednesday morning in the Loop.
One person is in custody after a shooting involving an armored truck left one man wounded Wednesday morning in the Loop.
Thousands take to Chicago streets to protest 'Operation Midway Blitz'
Protesters gathered at Congress Plaza and marched on Michigan Avenue to denounce the White House?s new immigration crackdown, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Protesters gathered at Congress Plaza and marched on Michigan Avenue to denounce the White House?s new immigration crackdown, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Thousands flock to downtown Chicago to protest federal intervention
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump?s threats to send federal troops into the city.
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump?s threats to send federal troops into the city.
Chicago Trump protest march: Thousands rally downtown against deploying federal troops
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to send federal troops into the city.
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to send federal troops into the city.
Six men arrested after smash-and-grab at Rolex store in downtown Chicago: police
Six men are in custody after breaking into a Rolex boutique and stealing merchandise on Friday in downtown Chicago, authorities said.
Six men are in custody after breaking into a Rolex boutique and stealing merchandise on Friday in downtown Chicago, authorities said.
Taste of Chicago sets up shop in Grant Park for weekend of good eating
One of the city's greatest culinary traditions is back! Taste of Chicago is set up downtown this weekend.
One of the city's greatest culinary traditions is back! Taste of Chicago is set up downtown this weekend.
Chicago crime: Robbers snatch gold chains from victims in the Loop
Police are warning of a series of robberies in recent weeks in which victims’ gold chains or necklaces were taken by force in Chicago’s downtown area.
Police are warning of a series of robberies in recent weeks in which victims’ gold chains or necklaces were taken by force in Chicago’s downtown area.
Chicago police seek 5 suspects in CTA Red Line beating, robbery
Chicago police want help ID'ing five people accused of beating and robbing a passenger on a CTA Red Line train.
Chicago police want help ID'ing five people accused of beating and robbing a passenger on a CTA Red Line train.
Chicago’s Bike the Drive event leads to closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday
“Bike the Drive" returns to the famed DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, with thousands of bikers expected to turn out.
“Bike the Drive" returns to the famed DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, with thousands of bikers expected to turn out.
Body pulled from Chicago’s Monroe Harbor
A body was pulled from Chicago’s Monroe Harbor on the Lake Michigan lakefront in the city’s downtown early Saturday morning.
A body was pulled from Chicago’s Monroe Harbor on the Lake Michigan lakefront in the city’s downtown early Saturday morning.
Chicago's Polar Express train ride canceled for 2nd straight year
The Polar Express train ride will not be running at Chicago's Union Station for the second straight year.
The Polar Express train ride will not be running at Chicago's Union Station for the second straight year.
Illinois Holocaust Museum opens new downtown Chicago location
Experience 360 lets visitors explore the journeys of Holocaust survivors through an interactive museum space in the heart of the city.
Experience 360 lets visitors explore the journeys of Holocaust survivors through an interactive museum space in the heart of the city.
Lower Wacker crash: Woman dead after driver blows red light and hits another car, police say
Chicago police say a young woman was killed when the vehicle she was in blew a red light and hit another car on Lower Wacker Drive.
Chicago police say a young woman was killed when the vehicle she was in blew a red light and hit another car on Lower Wacker Drive.
Would you swim the Chicago River? 500 people will and here's why
Chicago is making a historic splash this fall!
Chicago is making a historic splash this fall!
Lollapalooza drew 115,000 people per day, with only 12 arrests, officials say
With cleanup crews scouring Grant Park and streets beginning to reopen on Monday, another Lollapalooza was in the books.
With cleanup crews scouring Grant Park and streets beginning to reopen on Monday, another Lollapalooza was in the books.
Lollapalooza 2025: What you can and can't bring
Lollapalooza has very tight security, with bag and personal screening similar to airports. To make sure you get through security hassle-free, this is what you'll need to know.
Lollapalooza has very tight security, with bag and personal screening similar to airports. To make sure you get through security hassle-free, this is what you'll need to know.



















