Chicago mayoral poll: Where Latino voters stand in 2027 race
We're almost five months from Chicago selecting a new mayor and new polling may shed some light on where Latino voters are leaning.
We're almost five months from Chicago selecting a new mayor and new polling may shed some light on where Latino voters are leaning.
Chicago police warn of armed robberies targeting women in Lincoln Park
Chicago police are warning women in a North Side neighborhood after three recent armed robberies in which victims were approached on the street and robbed of jewelry.
Chicago police are warning women in a North Side neighborhood after three recent armed robberies in which victims were approached on the street and robbed of jewelry.
Aurora man accused of punching multiple people, spitting on officer at festival
An Aurora man accused of randomly punching several people at a street festival and spitting on a police officer is facing felony charges, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
An Aurora man accused of randomly punching several people at a street festival and spitting on a police officer is facing felony charges, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Illinois record: Plainfield man grows state's heaviest pumpkin ever
Phil Groenewold, of Plainfield, has broken the state's record for the heaviest pumpkin in Illinois history.
Phil Groenewold, of Plainfield, has broken the state's record for the heaviest pumpkin in Illinois history.
Chicago man charged after assault rifle found during traffic stop
A Chicago man faces felony gun charges after an assault rifle, and more, was found during a downtown traffic stop.
A Chicago man faces felony gun charges after an assault rifle, and more, was found during a downtown traffic stop.
Lurie Children’s doctor runs marathon to support patients
Dr. Phillip Thrush is training for his first marathon while raising money to support the children and families cared for at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Phillip Thrush is training for his first marathon while raising money to support the children and families cared for at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Bears fans around Chicago react to Caleb Williams' injury vs. the Vikings
Fans inside Soldier Field and at home studied that Caleb Williams scramble, almost feeling his pain when he was carted away. This game left fans guessing about the rest of the season.
Fans inside Soldier Field and at home studied that Caleb Williams scramble, almost feeling his pain when he was carted away. This game left fans guessing about the rest of the season.
NTSB chair visits Chicago to discuss rail safety
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy discusses proposed safety improvements for Chicago’s rail system live from Union Station.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy discusses proposed safety improvements for Chicago’s rail system live from Union Station.
Evanston police investigate federal agents’ mistaken arrest
Evanston police are investigating after federal agents detained the wrong man over the weekend, according to authorities.
Evanston police are investigating after federal agents detained the wrong man over the weekend, according to authorities.
What new Medicaid rules could mean for Illinois coverage
Dr. Katherine Hempstead explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who could lose coverage and what options people have to appeal or enroll.
Dr. Katherine Hempstead explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who could lose coverage and what options people have to appeal or enroll.
Chicago’s oldest house at risk of demolition
The Norwood Park Historical Society is working to save the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, a historic museum facing financial challenges and the threat of demolition.
The Norwood Park Historical Society is working to save the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, a historic museum facing financial challenges and the threat of demolition.
Chicago police warn of armed robberies targeting women in Lincoln Park
Chicago police are warning women in Lincoln Park after several armed robberies since last week.
Chicago police are warning women in Lincoln Park after several armed robberies since last week.
Loop hit-and-run: 2 pedestrians injured by speeding SUV
Chicago police are searching for a dark-colored SUV after two people were struck in a crosswalk early Monday.
Chicago police are searching for a dark-colored SUV after two people were struck in a crosswalk early Monday.
ChicagoHenge returns with stunning views of the city grid
Photographer Barry Butler shares tips and favorite locations for capturing ChicagoHenge during this year’s autumnal equinox.
Photographer Barry Butler shares tips and favorite locations for capturing ChicagoHenge during this year’s autumnal equinox.
Cook County District 130 parents protest 'horrifying' school conditions
Some Chicago-area parents are keeping their children home from school Monday over reported unsanitary conditions, including mice, mold, roaches and dirty bathrooms.
Some Chicago-area parents are keeping their children home from school Monday over reported unsanitary conditions, including mice, mold, roaches and dirty bathrooms.
Chicago-area parents speak out on 'unsanitary' school conditions
Some District 130 parents are keeping their children home Monday as they protest reported unsanitary conditions and ongoing concerns about custodial staffing.
Some District 130 parents are keeping their children home Monday as they protest reported unsanitary conditions and ongoing concerns about custodial staffing.
Video shows encounter between federal agents, man in Evanston
Evanston police are investigating a Sunday morning encounter involving federal agents and a man who was later released.
Evanston police are investigating a Sunday morning encounter involving federal agents and a man who was later released.
Election 2026 in Illinois: When does early voting begin?
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Chicago weather: Cloudy, cool Monday in store
Here’s what the weather has in store for Chicago this week.
Here’s what the weather has in store for Chicago this week.
Additional alleged details emerge involving CTA Red Line killing
Prosecutors have described alleged details about the second person facing a murder charge after a man was pushed off a moving CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side on Sept. 7.
Prosecutors have described alleged details about the second person facing a murder charge after a man was pushed off a moving CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side on Sept. 7.