Chicago is considering building two new stadiums for the White Sox and Bears in the South Loop, involving a complex financial strategy including tax increments and bond extensions.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson collaborates with City Colleges and the University of Chicago to expand healthcare education and job opportunities on the South Side.

Chicago police report a February decline in homicides, shootings, and vehicle thefts, coupled with community engagement efforts and high homicide clearance rates.

Chicago prepares for St. Patrick's Day with river dyeing, a parade, and community events, featuring traditional Irish festivities and charity efforts.

Keith Urban will headline the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup, which also features Mötley Crüe and Jason Isbell, after a record attendance year.

A CTA bus driver and a passenger saved residents from a fire in Chicago's South Shore by alerting them and providing shelter on the bus. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Illinois State Police released a video of an incident where officers fatally shot Trayvon Little on I-55 after he allegedly pointed a gun at them. No other injuries were reported.

The NWS warns of windy conditions with showers in Chicago, anticipating a breezy day with gusts over 30 mph. Showers are expected to clear, but a rainy weekend with small craft advisories is forecasted.

The Chicago Police Department warns of a series of armed robberies in the Calumet area by a suspect in black clothing, urging local businesses to be vigilant.

A man from the Chicago area, Wayne Frazier, has been charged with robbery after allegedly following a woman from an ATM to her home and mugging her in a parking garage.

The Chicago Park District opens registration for a variety of spring classes, including sports and arts, set to begin on April 8 and run through June 9.

Chicago expands early voting for the Illinois Primary with new sites in all city wards, Cook County adding locations, and a detailed voter guide released, amidst uncertainty over the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum.

Tinley Park's Teehan's Tavern closed after 171 years, coinciding with the local Irish Parade. A new replica tavern will open under new ownership as part of a development project.