Yorktown Center development plans: New restaurants, stores and green space coming to Lombard
Yorktown Center is planning to welcome new restaurants, stores and expand the community with a communal green space adjacent to new residential complexes.
Yorktown Center is planning to welcome new restaurants, stores and expand the community with a communal green space adjacent to new residential complexes.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill to step down | Here's what we know
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday he will step down after three years leading the Evanston-based institution.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday he will step down after three years leading the Evanston-based institution.
Leaders of Russia, China talk about living forever in 'creepy' exchange
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Will County helps return 1968 cold case victim Martha Bassett to her family in Washington
More than five decades after her tragic death, the remains of Martha Bassett, a victim in a 1968 cold case, will be escorted by the Will County Coroner?s Office and her family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to Midway Airport for transport to Washington State, where she will finally be laid to rest.
More than five decades after her tragic death, the remains of Martha Bassett, a victim in a 1968 cold case, will be escorted by the Will County Coroner?s Office and her family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to Midway Airport for transport to Washington State, where she will finally be laid to rest.
Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea show unity, push back against US power
The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea met this week in a show of unity and as a way to push back against US global power and influence.
The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea met this week in a show of unity and as a way to push back against US global power and influence.
China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
Trump says US struck drug-laden vessel departing Venezuela in Caribbean
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-laden vessel that had departed from Venezuela.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-laden vessel that had departed from Venezuela.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Trump’s tariffs may be driving Canadians away from U.S. vacations
There's new data out suggesting some Canadians may be responding to President Trump's tariffs by ditching trips to the U.S.
There's new data out suggesting some Canadians may be responding to President Trump's tariffs by ditching trips to the U.S.
Putin, Xi, and Kim meet for first time amid rising tensions with the West
As Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un meet in Beijing to mark WWII?s end, their growing alliance raises alarms over global power shifts, Ukraine, and U.S. influence.
As Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un meet in Beijing to mark WWII?s end, their growing alliance raises alarms over global power shifts, Ukraine, and U.S. influence.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Putin in China as Russia bombards Ukraine
An end to the war in Ukraine is nowhere in sight as Russia continues to attack. More than 1,100 drones were launched over the weekend.
An end to the war in Ukraine is nowhere in sight as Russia continues to attack. More than 1,100 drones were launched over the weekend.
Pro-Palestine group marches through downtown
A large protest in downtown Chicago today over the Israeli military actions in Gaza.
A large protest in downtown Chicago today over the Israeli military actions in Gaza.
Chicago honors Englewood athlete who turned tragedy into triumph
One South Side native defines resilience.
One South Side native defines resilience.
Lincoln Park Zoo testing out new rat contraception | ChicagoLIVE
Lincoln Park Zoo is testing out new rat contraception after previous attempts to control the population are believed to have led to the deaths of a family of owls near North Pond. A live look at what happened today, what?s happening now, and what?s coming tonight?no script, just real news.
Lincoln Park Zoo is testing out new rat contraception after previous attempts to control the population are believed to have led to the deaths of a family of owls near North Pond. A live look at what happened today, what?s happening now, and what?s coming tonight?no script, just real news.
"44 the Obama Musical" spoofs the Obama presidency, playing in Chicago
A comedic spoof of the Obama presidency, "44 the Obama Musical" is getting rave reviews and big laughs as it comes to Chicago.
A comedic spoof of the Obama presidency, "44 the Obama Musical" is getting rave reviews and big laughs as it comes to Chicago.
Trump to lead White House meeting on future of Gaza conflict
President Trump is set to host a key White House discussion on what comes next in Gaza if and when the war between Hamas and Israel ends.
President Trump is set to host a key White House discussion on what comes next in Gaza if and when the war between Hamas and Israel ends.
Trump promises new investigation on anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
Tuesday marks four years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members and nearly 170 Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal. Surrounded by Gold Star families, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the fallen and announced his administration will launch its own review of the tragedy. The Biden administration has faced sharp criticism for the attack, and while Pentagon and congressional investigations are still underway, Trump says families deserve more answers.
Tuesday marks four years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members and nearly 170 Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal. Surrounded by Gold Star families, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the fallen and announced his administration will launch its own review of the tragedy. The Biden administration has faced sharp criticism for the attack, and while Pentagon and congressional investigations are still underway, Trump says families deserve more answers.
Metra changes coming: What you need to know | ChicagoLIVE
From changing schedules to more express service, here are the Metra changes you need to know about.
From changing schedules to more express service, here are the Metra changes you need to know about.
Chicago?s Killerspin gifts Pope Leo XIV custom ping-pong table
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome. When Chicago?s Killerspin first delivered a ping-pong table to the Vatican back in 2016, it was a gesture of goodwill. Now, nearly a decade later, they?ve done it again with a custom-made table for Pope Leo and a bigger mission behind it.
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome. When Chicago?s Killerspin first delivered a ping-pong table to the Vatican back in 2016, it was a gesture of goodwill. Now, nearly a decade later, they?ve done it again with a custom-made table for Pope Leo and a bigger mission behind it.