American Writers Museum explores faith and storytelling in new “American Prophets” exhibit
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The American Writers Museum’s new “American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture” exhibit examines how spirituality has shaped American writers and popular culture through interactive displays, music, film, literature and rare personal artifacts.

Chicago weather: Mild days continue but snow and colder temps loom

After more than a week of mild weather, temperatures cool later this week with a chance of lake-effect snow and much colder conditions by the weekend.

Chicago police officer fires gun during West Side traffic stop

A Chicago police officer fired his gun during a traffic stop early Monday on the city's West Side, although no one was struck.

Chicago police officer fires gun during West Side traffic stop
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A Chicago police officer fired their gun during a traffic stop early Monday on the city’s West Side, though no one was struck.

Man and woman shot while standing outside in Washington Heights: police

An 18-year-old man and woman have sustained gunshot wounds after a shooting in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.

Chicago demonstrators rally in solidarity with Iranian protesters

Chicago showed solidarity with the Iranian people, as dozens of people took part in a demonstration Sunday morning along Michigan Avenue in response to a violent crackdown on protests in Iran.

Vigils and protests against ICE held across Chicago and Chicagoland

As the conversation around the death of Minnesota mom Renee Good continues, so do the protests and gatherings to speak out against ICE. In Chicago and Chicagoland, Indivisible Chicago is coordinating a "ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action" on Saturday and Sunday.

Chicago weather: Several snow chances this week

It's a seasonably cold January day with temperatures in the lower 30s this afternoon. The average high temperature for January 11th is 32 degrees.

Critical clue led police to suspect Chicago doctor in deaths of Ohio dentist, wife

Investigators followed a critical clue that led to the arrest of the Chicago doctor suspected in the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio.

Chicago man charged with murder in South Shore woman’s death: police

A Chicago man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder of a 26-year-old woman in the South Shore neighborhood, according to police.

Man dies after residential fire in Back of the Yards, police say

An adult man was inside a Back of the Yards residence when a fire started. He was later pronounced dead, according to police.

Man shot while driving in Englewood, crashes into light pole: police

A 24-year-old man was driving when he was struck in the head by gunfire in the Englewood neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.

Park Ridge woman, 65, hit, killed by car, police say

A 65-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car in north suburban Park Ridge early Saturday morning.