Lincoln University and Mississippi Valley State faced off at Soldier Field as the Classic returned after a 2025 pause.

A 37-year-old woman was critically wounded alongside a 15-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl, with shooters fleeing in a light-colored sedan.

Chicago police say two carloads of gunmen pulled up beside a man's car in Fuller Park and opened fire before dawn.

City permit records show one auditorium at Streeterville's AMC River East 21 is being converted for IMAX, five years after Navy Pier's screen closed.

A woman lured a driver into a trap in Austin; James Hampton, 19, now faces nearly a decade behind bars.

Syleena Johnson headlined a bash on South Halsted, with health screenings and back-to-school gear included.

Matt O'Shea is stepping aside after four terms and endorsing chief of staff Erin Ross to succeed him in Beverly and Morgan Park.

Marcia and Carlon Lee won back their house from an alleged squatter — but fell behind on their mortgage doing it. Now bankruptcy may be their last card.

A 31-year-old was hurt trying to stop a fight in South Austin.

The sixth annual festival moves to Wrightwood Park with jiaozi, pierogi, momos and pupusas all under one roof.

Chicago will hit 86 degrees Saturday before a cooler Sunday and a stormier stretch next week. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could develop Tuesday through Thursday.

Eight new units are planned near the Garfield Green Line after 17-day permits — with five or six empty lots still waiting across the street.

A high school track star fights for her future as toxic air chokes her world in this Wisconsin premiere on Mitchell Street.