Chicago Arts in the Dark 2025: Everything you need to know

Arts in the Dark returns this weekend with dazzling floats, massive puppets and creative performances. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Chicago mom gets engaged moments after giving birth: VIDEO
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The Chicago mom never saw it coming! She gave birth, and moments later, got engaged with the help of her newborn son.

Man dies after jumping out of moving Red Line train, hitting third rail

A man died after forcing open the doors of a moving Red Line train and jumping out on the tracks, temporarily halting service Tuesday morning.

Chicago weather: Patchy fog gives way to mild day

Fog this morning will clear into mild weather today before light showers and cooler air move in Tuesday.

CTA proposes first fare increase since 2018 as lawmakers weigh funding bill
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Riders of CTA buses and trains will likely be paying more next year as state lawmakers weigh a huge funding package to avoid significant service cuts due to the loss of federal pandemic dollars.

Chicago crime: Suspect charged in fatal SW Side shooting, police say

A suspect was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man on the city’s Southwest Side early Sunday morning.

Chicago celebrates 73rd Columbus Day Parade amid ongoing holiday debate

The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA), on Monday afternoon, held its 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade on State Street.

Chicago police seek suspect in Northwest Side sexual assault

Chicago police are searching for a suspect accused of criminal sexual abuse after an incident Saturday on the city’s Northwest Side.

No Kings protests return to Chicago area on Saturday

Thousands are expected to turn out next Saturday in Chicago and around the country for another “No Kings" protest against the Trump administration.

Woman says man tried to snatch her necklace as chain thefts rise in downtown Chicago
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Chabi Gupta, a downtown robbery victim, says a man tried to snatch the necklace off her neck in broad daylight. The incident comes amid growing reports of strong-armed robberies and chain thefts across downtown Chicago.

Loyola to honor Sister Jean with wake and funeral Mass this week

Loyola University will honor its beloved chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, with a wake and funeral Mass this week after her death at age 106.

Are dogs addicted to their toys? Researcher explains the science behind ?ball junkies?
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Your dog?s obsession with its favorite toy might be more than playtime. Research published in Scientific Reports suggests some pups experience toy addiction similar to how humans get hooked on gambling or video games.