NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Must attend events ahead of the big weekend
Festivities are kicking off for this weekend's NASCAR Street Race. NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese walks through some of the planned events, including the Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday evening.
Festivities are kicking off for this weekend's NASCAR Street Race. NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese walks through some of the planned events, including the Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday evening.
Boys, 12 and 13, charged in Chicago carjacking
Two boys were charged in connection with a carjacking and robbery Saturday in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
Two boys were charged in connection with a carjacking and robbery Saturday in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Adult spelling bee takes over Wicker Park and other top stories from Block Club Chicago
Michael Liptrot from Block Club Chicago talks us through some of their most-read stories.
Michael Liptrot from Block Club Chicago talks us through some of their most-read stories.
39 arrested at Chicago Pride Parade, including 16 on felony charges
Dozens of people were arrested Sunday during Chicago's Pride Parade, including 16 people who now face felony charges, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Dozens of people were arrested Sunday during Chicago's Pride Parade, including 16 people who now face felony charges, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Two homes destroyed in early morning fire on Chicago's Northwest Side
Two houses were destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, but no injuries were reported, according to Chicago fire officials.
Two houses were destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, but no injuries were reported, according to Chicago fire officials.
Fire spreads to two houses in Jefferson Park
Chicago fire crews have spent the early morning dealing with a house fire on the Northwest Side.
Chicago fire crews have spent the early morning dealing with a house fire on the Northwest Side.
Thieves hit Alo Yoga store on Mag Mile
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the Magnificent Mile store.
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the Magnificent Mile store.
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Smash-and-grab burglary reported along the Mag Mile
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the store on the Mag Mile.
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the store on the Mag Mile.
Chicago weather: Cooler today but Fourth of July heat looms
Chicago just wrapped its sixth-warmest June on record, and more summer heat is on the way for the holiday weekend.
Chicago just wrapped its sixth-warmest June on record, and more summer heat is on the way for the holiday weekend.
Rep. Davis warns West Side hospitals: Federal cuts could hurt care for Chicagoans
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
Questions arise in chain-reaction crash involving Chicago police vehicle
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
Chicago man charged with shooting 2 teens, 1 fatally, accused of shooting 2 dogs in 2023
The man charged in connection with the shooting of two teenagers, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs in Lake View back in 2023.
The man charged in connection with the shooting of two teenagers, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs in Lake View back in 2023.
As violent crime drops in Chicago, neighborhood organizations focus on youth
Through the first six months of 2025, Chicago recorded the fewest number of homicides in a decade. Several community organizations have focused on providing opportunities for youth to help combat violence.
Through the first six months of 2025, Chicago recorded the fewest number of homicides in a decade. Several community organizations have focused on providing opportunities for youth to help combat violence.
Vigil held for victims in 'suspicious' apartment fire on West Side
A community came out on Monday to remember the four people killed in a suspected arson at an apartment building in Austin last week.
A community came out on Monday to remember the four people killed in a suspected arson at an apartment building in Austin last week.
Chicago weather: Hot and humid conditions linger for the holiday weekend
A few stray showers are possible this evening, and then skies are expected to clear late tonight into Tuesday.
A few stray showers are possible this evening, and then skies are expected to clear late tonight into Tuesday.
Chicago man charged with shooting 2 teens, 1 fatally, accused of shooting 2 dogs in 2023
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
New details released in crash involving Chicago police vehicle
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city’s West Side.
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city’s West Side.
Chicago homicides down 33% in first half of 2025, lowest in a decade
Through the first six months of this year, Chicago saw about a 33% decrease in homicides compared to the same period last year.
Through the first six months of this year, Chicago saw about a 33% decrease in homicides compared to the same period last year.