Cook County

In a new poetry collection, Joshua Bennett traces Black American history through cities across the country, including Chicago, where he highlights the legacy of the Black Chicago Renaissance. 

A Chicago contestant is sharing her experience after reaching the final round of The 1% Club. 

A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.

In Brighton Park, residents and business owners oppose new protected bike lanes, citing lost parking, traffic issues, and reduced sales, with over 3,000 signatures submitted in protest.

Kid Rock rode in an Army helicopter over the Washington, D.C., area as part of events tied to the nation’s 250th birthday and his Freedom 250 tour. 

From the closure of a longtime South Side gathering spot to a century-old food claim and a record store’s lasting appeal, Block Club Chicago breaks down the stories shaping neighborhood conversations.

Jimmy Kimmel is responding after Donald Trump and Melania Trump called on ABC to fire him over controversial joke. 

The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and injuring another is in court again, but today it's for a different case. Se Kwon reports from the courthouse.

High-speed drag racing is returning to Route 66 Raceway, and Tony Stewart is giving fans a preview of what to expect from the NHRA Nationals. 

YouTube is expanding its role in education with new AI-empowered tools designed to personalize learning. 

An 18-year-old student and his father say repeated bullying incidents—including a recent alleged knife threat—went unaddressed by school officials, raising concerns about student safety and accountability.