Warrior Sailing joins Race to Mackinac
The Chicago Yacht Club is buzzing as participants are making final preparations for the lengthy trip.
The Chicago Yacht Club is buzzing as participants are making final preparations for the lengthy trip.
Blue Man Group announces upgrades
As if audiences to Blue Man Group needed even more sensory invigoration, on Thursday night the Briar Street Theater unveiled a brand new 60-foot scrim spanning the width of the stage, and installed 17 new screens, to enhance the experience even more.
As if audiences to Blue Man Group needed even more sensory invigoration, on Thursday night the Briar Street Theater unveiled a brand new 60-foot scrim spanning the width of the stage, and installed 17 new screens, to enhance the experience even more.
Execs working to restore commuter rail service between Chicago and Rockford
A plan to restore commuter train service between Chicago and Rockford is picking up speed.
A plan to restore commuter train service between Chicago and Rockford is picking up speed.
Police departments teaming up for gun buyback event
Northwest suburban police departments are teaming up to host a gun buyback event this Saturday.
Northwest suburban police departments are teaming up to host a gun buyback event this Saturday.
Emmett Till home renovations begin
Groundbreaking for the remodeling of Emmett Till?s childhood home in Woodlawn took place Sunday.
Groundbreaking for the remodeling of Emmett Till?s childhood home in Woodlawn took place Sunday.
Fitness Friday: Running Tour showcases Chicago 1919 Race Riot history
Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project for a one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the historical event on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago.
Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project for a one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the historical event on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago.
Dancing with Parkinson's: New partnership provides patients with ballet
For those who suffer from Parkinson?s disease, even the simplest motor functions can become everyday obstacles. In an effort to improve those skills, Northwestern Medicine is teaming up with one of the country?s premiere dance companies to provide patients with a little jazz, a little tap and even a little ballet.
For those who suffer from Parkinson?s disease, even the simplest motor functions can become everyday obstacles. In an effort to improve those skills, Northwestern Medicine is teaming up with one of the country?s premiere dance companies to provide patients with a little jazz, a little tap and even a little ballet.
Push to phase out 'sub-minimum' wage divides Chicago restaurant workers, owners
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Chicago leaders are proposing a plan that would eliminate what's known as "sub-minimum" wage for tipped workers.
Pitchfork Music Festival gets underway in Union Park
Thousands will converge on Chicago's Union Park this weekend for the Pitchfork Music Festival.
Thousands will converge on Chicago's Union Park this weekend for the Pitchfork Music Festival.
Man killed in North Lawndale mass shooting
Chicago police say a man was killed an four others were wounded in North Lawndale early Saturday morning.
Chicago police say a man was killed an four others were wounded in North Lawndale early Saturday morning.
Search underway for Cook County man last seen in Lake Catherine
Lake County officials say a 52-year-old man was out on a pontoon with his son when he jumped in the lake and failed to resurface.
Lake County officials say a 52-year-old man was out on a pontoon with his son when he jumped in the lake and failed to resurface.
Bey Hive swarms Chicago for Renaissance Tour
Setup is underway for Beyonc�'s two night stint at Soldier Field this weekend. The 'Bey Hive' prepares to swarm downtown Chicago for Queen Bey's Renaissance Tour.
Setup is underway for Beyonc�'s two night stint at Soldier Field this weekend. The 'Bey Hive' prepares to swarm downtown Chicago for Queen Bey's Renaissance Tour.
COPA to release details of sexual misconduct investigation between officers, migrants
Chicago?s police oversight agency is expected to give an update Tuesday into the allegations of sexual misconduct between police officers and migrants.
Chicago?s police oversight agency is expected to give an update Tuesday into the allegations of sexual misconduct between police officers and migrants.
Suspect arrested in deaths of three relatives found shot in Morgan Park home last year
A suspect has been arrested in the deaths of a Catholic school worker, her brother and 81-year-old mother who were found shot inside their Morgan Park home last year.
A suspect has been arrested in the deaths of a Catholic school worker, her brother and 81-year-old mother who were found shot inside their Morgan Park home last year.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
Expect traffic as new detours, lane closures hit the Kennedy Expressway
If you plan on driving Tuesday night, be ready for some traffic.
If you plan on driving Tuesday night, be ready for some traffic.
New video in Chicago bank robbery that was 'similar to a movie'
The FBI says two men, and possibly as many as four, broke into a vacant building adjacent to the bank. They then used sophisticated equipment and spent several hours drilling a hole into the bank's security vault.
The FBI says two men, and possibly as many as four, broke into a vacant building adjacent to the bank. They then used sophisticated equipment and spent several hours drilling a hole into the bank's security vault.
Northwestern Hazing Scandal: 1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald, university leaders
A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school?s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.
A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school?s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.
Pilot program could see Chicago motel transformed into housing for homeless
The Chicago City Council could move forward on plans to transform a budget motel into a housing pilot program for the homeless this week.
The Chicago City Council could move forward on plans to transform a budget motel into a housing pilot program for the homeless this week.
How to avoid mosquito bites this summer
Janelle Iaccino from Rose Pest Solutions shares how helpful advice for how to prevent mosquito bites during the summer.
Janelle Iaccino from Rose Pest Solutions shares how helpful advice for how to prevent mosquito bites during the summer.