Snowfall totals reach new records, more than 1,400 flights cancelled

The Chicago area is expecting the first major snowstorm of the season this weekend, that's expected to bring multiple inches of snow.

Wieners Circle to give out free hot dogs after Chicago Bears win, Ben Johnson goes shirtless

The Wieners Circle says it will give out free hot dogs on Tuesday, as Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson goes topless in the locker room after a win against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Longer wait times possible as Chicago slashes Christkindlmarket capacity

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket will face strict new crowd limits this season under capacity rules issued by the city, officials announced.

Letters to Santa program launched at Chicago airports

The annual Letters to Santa program launched at O’Hare and Midway airports on Friday, giving travelers a chance to mail holiday wishes to the North Pole through Dec. 19.

Chicago crime: 2 shot on West Side

Two men were wounded early Friday during a confrontation that turned violent in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

Chicago braces for major snowstorm that could dump up to 12 inches

A major weekend snowstorm is set to bring 6 to 12 inches of snow across Chicagoland, followed by dangerous cold next week.