4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes near Berkeley, Oakland

DID YOU FEEL IT? The USGS reports the earthquake hit at 2:56 a.m. with an epicenter in Berkeley.

Mayor Brandon Johnson quotes MLK to argue law enforcement is a 'sickness'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected President Trump’s idea of sending the National Guard to the city, calling militarism and heavy law enforcement a “sickness,” drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers.

CTA bus crashes into SUV on Chicago's South Side
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Several people were reportedly injured after a CTA bus crashed with an SUV Monday morning on Chicago's South Side.

Chicago crime: Man, 31, found shot several times on sidewalk

A man was shot and seriously wounded early Monday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Chicago weather: Isolated storms today, cooler 70s arrive midweek

Today, the Chicago area has the chance for isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder. Highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s. 

Chicago River Swim
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Hundreds of swimmers taking the plunge into the Chicago River for a historic race.

CTA bus crashes into home
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The investigation continues tonight after a CTA bus crashed into a home in Jefferson Park.

Chicago weather: On and off showers and storms expected early this week

Scattered showers and storms have flared up across the area this afternoon. While the overall severe weather threat is low, a few storms have reached severe criteria with the main hazard being damaging wind gusts and hail.

Man charged after two stabbings in North Lawndale: police

A Chicago man has been charged with aggravated battery after stabbing a 22-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man in the North Lawndale neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.

Chicago?s Best New Buildings of 2025 revealed | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago once again proves why it?s the capital of cutting-edge design. AIA Chicago and the Chicago Architecture Center have announced the winners of the 2025 Lerch Bates People?s Choice Awards, honoring projects that redefine skylines, transform neighborhoods, and showcase the city?s architectural brilliance?from soaring towers like 360 N Green to community-driven gems like the Humboldt Park Wellness Center.