40 things to do in Chicago Memorial Weekend 2026
Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Randolph Street Market and the annual Memorial Day parade downtown.
Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Randolph Street Market and the annual Memorial Day parade downtown.
Chicago police officer hospitalized after suspect allegedly hit him with brass knuckles
A Chicago police officer suffered severe facial injuries after authorities said a registered sex offender attacked him with brass knuckles during an assault on the Southwest Side.
A Chicago police officer suffered severe facial injuries after authorities said a registered sex offender attacked him with brass knuckles during an assault on the Southwest Side.
Chicago police seek suspect tied to triple shooting
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a person wanted in connection with a shooting Monday that left three men wounded.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a person wanted in connection with a shooting Monday that left three men wounded.
Ebola screening not happening at O'Hare despite CDC document mentioning Chicago airport, IDPH says
IDPH says there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Illinois or anywhere in the U.S. as officials continue monitoring the outbreak overseas. Here’s what travelers should know.
IDPH says there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Illinois or anywhere in the U.S. as officials continue monitoring the outbreak overseas. Here’s what travelers should know.
Deadly Chicago house fire: 2 victims identified in suspected arson
Two people have been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four dead.
Two people have been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four dead.
Suburban man charged in Chicago shooting that wounded bystander, police say
Chicago police say a suburban man was arrested about an hour after a West Side shooting Tuesday that seriously injured a 46-year-old bystander.
Chicago police say a suburban man was arrested about an hour after a West Side shooting Tuesday that seriously injured a 46-year-old bystander.
Chicago man charged in shooting during West Side armed robbery, police say
Chicago police say a 35-year-old man was arrested three days after a 55-year-old man was shot during an armed robbery on the city's West Side.
Chicago police say a 35-year-old man was arrested three days after a 55-year-old man was shot during an armed robbery on the city's West Side.
Chicago weather: Cool and breezy before Memorial Day weekend warmup
Cool and breezy weather hangs on across Chicagoland today before warmer weather arrives this weekend with highs around 80 by Memorial Day.
Cool and breezy weather hangs on across Chicagoland today before warmer weather arrives this weekend with highs around 80 by Memorial Day.
Elk Grove Village residents question future of data center expansion
Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns.
Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns.
Elk Grove Village residents debate data centers
People in Elk Grove Village gathered Wednesday to hear the town's mayor explain why the northwest suburb has become the "data center capital" of the Midwest, and why it is pursuing more.
People in Elk Grove Village gathered Wednesday to hear the town's mayor explain why the northwest suburb has become the "data center capital" of the Midwest, and why it is pursuing more.
2 adults, 2 children dead after West Englewood fire
The death toll climbs as two adults have now died from the blaze in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live with breaking details.
The death toll climbs as two adults have now died from the blaze in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live with breaking details.
Going in-depth on data centers | The Chicago Report
Data centers are popping up everywhere. What's the reason? While they fill a demand, there's issues of transparency, accountability, and what we pay as a result. We dive in, on this special edition of "The Chicago Report."
Data centers are popping up everywhere. What's the reason? While they fill a demand, there's issues of transparency, accountability, and what we pay as a result. We dive in, on this special edition of "The Chicago Report."
Data centers in Elk Grove Village | The Chicago Report
A meeting tonight on data centers tonight in in Elk Grove Village. People living there have concerns about water usage, power reliability, and how this will potentially change of the landscape Elk Grove.
A meeting tonight on data centers tonight in in Elk Grove Village. People living there have concerns about water usage, power reliability, and how this will potentially change of the landscape Elk Grove.
Robbins mayor calls for body camera footage after arrest in Calumet Park
Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant says he is calling for the release of body camera footage after an early morning encounter with police in Calumet Park, Illinois that led to his arrest, vehicle tow, and multiple citations.
Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant says he is calling for the release of body camera footage after an early morning encounter with police in Calumet Park, Illinois that led to his arrest, vehicle tow, and multiple citations.
Robbins mayor says he was unlawfully arrested
The mayor of Robbins is answering questions after his arrest five days ago.
The mayor of Robbins is answering questions after his arrest five days ago.
Construction worker dies after falling from roof in Palatine: police
A construction worker in Palatine has died after falling from a roof, according to police.
A construction worker in Palatine has died after falling from a roof, according to police.
Former Chicago body removal contractor sues city over lost contract
A longtime Chicago body removal contractor is suing the city, alleging officials improperly awarded the contract to a lower bidder that failed to meet requirements and caused delays in transporting the deceased.
A longtime Chicago body removal contractor is suing the city, alleging officials improperly awarded the contract to a lower bidder that failed to meet requirements and caused delays in transporting the deceased.
Chicago mother says broken wheelchair lift is trapping disabled son at home as funding deadline nears
Tears filled Cecilia Reed’s eyes as she described the daily struggle of caring for her son inside their Washington Heights home on South May Street on Chicago’s South Side.
Tears filled Cecilia Reed’s eyes as she described the daily struggle of caring for her son inside their Washington Heights home on South May Street on Chicago’s South Side.
2 children were killed in fire in West Englewood
Chicago police confirm two children were killed in fire on Chicago's South Side. Two other kids and two adults were hurt. Leslie Moreno is West Englewood. This is now being investigated as arson.
Chicago police confirm two children were killed in fire on Chicago's South Side. Two other kids and two adults were hurt. Leslie Moreno is West Englewood. This is now being investigated as arson.
Chicago mother says broken wheelchair lift is trapping disabled son at home as funding deadline nears
Tears filled Cecilia Reed’s eyes as she described the daily struggle of caring for her son inside their Washington Heights home on South May Street on Chicago’s South Side.
Tears filled Cecilia Reed’s eyes as she described the daily struggle of caring for her son inside their Washington Heights home on South May Street on Chicago’s South Side.