Illinois to ban sale of invasive Callery pear trees | ChicagoNOW
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Schaumburg mayor wants suburbs included in Bears stadium talks | ChicagoNOW
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly says nearby suburbs support the idea of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but want a seat at the table as traffic, infrastructure and tax questions continue.
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly says nearby suburbs support the idea of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but want a seat at the table as traffic, infrastructure and tax questions continue.
Northalsted Market Days 2026: Chicago street festival's headliners announced
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Aurora police chase results in gun charges for 2 teens
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
Attorney discusses lawsuit against Live Nation, Tinley Park venue
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
Civil liberty advocates sue Illinois over 'show your papers' gun law
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Waukegan drowning: Teen dies after swimming in Lake Michigan
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
Lawsuit claims poor security at Tinley Park concert venue led to teen's sexual assault
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
Chicago men charged months after shooting that killed 2 teens
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Bears stadium future remains uncertain as Illinois lawmakers debate megaprojects bill
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Chicago aldermen push for answers as city weighs new gun detection system
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.
Hanover Park 12-hour standoff ends with man in custody, police say
Hanover Park police say a standoff involving an armed man ended safely Monday morning after about 12 hours.
Hanover Park police say a standoff involving an armed man ended safely Monday morning after about 12 hours.
Semis crash on I-55, steel coils roll onto expressway blocking traffic during rush hour
A crash involving two semi trucks on the Stevenson Expressway sent steel coils onto the roadway and blocked traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
A crash involving two semi trucks on the Stevenson Expressway sent steel coils onto the roadway and blocked traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
Cook County deputies recover $1.5M in stolen laptops from Chicago trailer
Cook County deputies recovered $1.5 million worth of stolen laptops on Chicago's West Side last week.
Cook County deputies recovered $1.5 million worth of stolen laptops on Chicago's West Side last week.
Chicago police: Man fatally stabbed during argument with someone he knew in Norwood Park
Chicago police say a man was stabbed to death during an argument with someone he knew late Monday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police say a man was stabbed to death during an argument with someone he knew late Monday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago man charged months after South Side armed robbery, police say
Chicago police say a 21-year-old man has been charged months after an armed robbery on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a 21-year-old man has been charged months after an armed robbery on the city's South Side.
Chicago weather: Rain chances linger before temps tumble
Storms are weakening as they move into Chicagoland this morning. Cooler air arrives tomorrow before a warmer Memorial Day weekend.
Storms are weakening as they move into Chicagoland this morning. Cooler air arrives tomorrow before a warmer Memorial Day weekend.
New task force aims to tackle crime on Chicago's transit system
The CTA is getting backup from federal law enforcement agencies as officials work to crack down on violent crime across the transit system.
The CTA is getting backup from federal law enforcement agencies as officials work to crack down on violent crime across the transit system.
Arlington Heights ready for Bears stadium even as megaprojects bill still not OK'd
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.