Chicago designer turns grief into purpose, one stitch at a time

After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing

Trial for suspect accused of offering money for Bovino’s murder begins

The trial of an alleged Chicago gang member accused of offering $10,000 for the murder of a top U.S. Border Patrol official began Tuesday.

Top 5 Dry January drinks from Chicago's 'In Good Spirits'

We’re raising a glass without the alcohol. "The List" highlights five non-alcoholic cocktails you can easily make at home, curated with help from In Good Spirits, Chicago’s non-alcoholic bottle shop. From citrusy and refreshing mocktails to bold, bubbly alcohol-free drinks, these recipes show you don’t need alcohol to enjoy a great cocktail experience.

Pipe burst delays hundreds of flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport: FAA

Hundreds of flights were delayed Tuesday at O’Hare Airport after a water pipe burst in the airport’s main air traffic control tower.

Kidney donations decline amid growing public mistrust | ChicagoNOW
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New analysis shows kidney donations from deceased donors fell last year for the first time in more than a decade, contributing to fewer transplants nationwide.  

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival returns for 8th year | ChicagoNOW
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The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival kicks off its 8th edition, bringing 12 days of live puppetry to theaters and community spaces across the city through Feb. 1.

Chicago Children’s Museum opens Charley Harper exhibit | ChicagoNOW
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The Chicago Children’s Museum has opened I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, a hands-on experienced inspired by the artist’s “minimal realism” style.  

Chicago police warn of brazen overnight Honda Civic break-ins on West Side

Chicago police are investigating a series of overnight vehicle burglaries targeting late-model Honda Civics in several West Side neighborhoods.