Boy, 13, accidentally shoots self on Chicago's West Side: police

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products

The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.

Chicago weather: Light snow ends as extreme cold looms

Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.

Moms for Democracy rally against Trump in Chicago

Grassroot organizers held a rally protesting President Trump on the anniversary of him returning to the White House.

Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026

The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.

Chicago weather: Snow could impact Wednesday morning commute

Parts of the Chicago area can expect multiple inches of snow that could impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

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.