Tacos & Tequila Festival 2026: Lineup, tickets, what to know
A popular throwback music and food festival is making its way to Chicago for the fourth year in a row. Here's what we know.
A popular throwback music and food festival is making its way to Chicago for the fourth year in a row. Here's what we know.
Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Bears President Kevin Warren sets timeline to decide between Illinois and Indiana
The Chicago Bears are closing in on one of the biggest decisions the franchise will have made in years.
The Chicago Bears are closing in on one of the biggest decisions the franchise will have made in years.
Mangione trial pushed to October as judge delays proceedings
The decision follows a request from Mangione’s defense team to postpone the trial, which had previously been scheduled to begin Sept. 8.
The decision follows a request from Mangione’s defense team to postpone the trial, which had previously been scheduled to begin Sept. 8.
Indiana woman arrested after man seriously hurt in stabbing, police say
A northwest Indiana woman was arrested after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing early Tuesday, police said.
A northwest Indiana woman was arrested after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing early Tuesday, police said.
Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing, adding more than 1,200 units
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Anticipation builds ahead of Artemis II launch
A preview of NASA’s Artemis II mission breaks down the goals, crew and historic significance of the first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years.
A preview of NASA’s Artemis II mission breaks down the goals, crew and historic significance of the first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years.
Asian Pop-Up Cinema marks 20 years bringing Asian films to Chicago
Sophia Wong Boccio and Angel Aquino highlight the milestone 20th Asian Pop-Up Cinema Film Festival, showcasing diverse stories and international films for Chicago audiences.
Sophia Wong Boccio and Angel Aquino highlight the milestone 20th Asian Pop-Up Cinema Film Festival, showcasing diverse stories and international films for Chicago audiences.
Quadruple amputee cornhole player held without bond in fatal shooting following extradition
A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing a friend in Maryland was ordered held without bond after a court appearance Wednesday morning, following his extradition from Virginia.
A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing a friend in Maryland was ordered held without bond after a court appearance Wednesday morning, following his extradition from Virginia.
Chicago man faces attempted murder, robbery charges in January shooting
A Chicago man has been charged with shooting a man and robbing two other people at gunpoint earlier this year on the city's West Side.
A Chicago man has been charged with shooting a man and robbing two other people at gunpoint earlier this year on the city's West Side.
Indiana felon sentenced for dealing meth, illegally having gun
A northwest Indiana man will spend years behind bars after a meth and gun conviction.
A northwest Indiana man will spend years behind bars after a meth and gun conviction.
Supreme Court showdown and global tensions: breaking down Trump’s latest moves
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College unpacks the legal and political implications of the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, new voting policies and the president’s expected address on Iran.
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College unpacks the legal and political implications of the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, new voting policies and the president’s expected address on Iran.
Chicago police: Teen arrested months after separate armed carjacking, robbery at gunpoint
Chicago police say a teen is facing felony charges months after two armed incidents on the South Side.
Chicago police say a teen is facing felony charges months after two armed incidents on the South Side.
Romeca Blackmon murder: Woman accused in South Loop killing returns to court
The woman accused of murdering a mother in Chicago’s South Loop last September was due back in court Wednesday, as her attorneys continue fighting for her release.
The woman accused of murdering a mother in Chicago’s South Loop last September was due back in court Wednesday, as her attorneys continue fighting for her release.
Chicago weather: Showers today ahead of potential severe storms tomorrow
Cool, cloudy weather today gives way to warmer temperatures and a threat of severe storms Thursday.
Cool, cloudy weather today gives way to warmer temperatures and a threat of severe storms Thursday.
Man, 25, seriously wounded in shooting on Chicago's NW Side
A man was shot and seriously wounded while entering a building Wednesday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A man was shot and seriously wounded while entering a building Wednesday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago homeowner's insurance claim was denied. Was Google to blame?
A Chicago homeowner said her insurance company used Google Images to deny her claim after her porch collapsed. Now, she's asking if the problem was already there, why was she insured in the first place?
A Chicago homeowner said her insurance company used Google Images to deny her claim after her porch collapsed. Now, she's asking if the problem was already there, why was she insured in the first place?
Kids game with toy guns are causing real fears in Chicago suburb, police say
Police in suburban Lansing are warning about a growing trend involving gel guns, also known as Orbeez guns, that look like real weapons.
Police in suburban Lansing are warning about a growing trend involving gel guns, also known as Orbeez guns, that look like real weapons.
'Texas Killing Fields' suspect indicted 42 years later by Galveston County grand jury
A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a suspect 42 years after the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder Tim Miller.
A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a suspect 42 years after the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder Tim Miller.
Buffalo Grove woman accused of $3.5M fraud scheme targeting multiple victims
A suburban Chicago woman is accused of scamming multiple people out of millions of dollars in a scheme that lasted several years.
A suburban Chicago woman is accused of scamming multiple people out of millions of dollars in a scheme that lasted several years.