Chicago celebrates Fat Tuesday with paczki, a traditional Polish pastry, available across the city in various bakeries and grocery stores, offering an array of flavors for the holiday.

Chicago voters will decide on a "mansion tax" during the March 2024 primary to fund homelessness services by taxing real estate sales over $1 million.

The CDC is considering revising its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, potentially eliminating the five-day isolation period and instead basing isolation length on symptom status.

Governor JB Pritzker announces the 2024 Order of Lincoln laureates, recognizing notable figures for their contributions to community and professional achievement in Illinois.

Two people were hospitalized after a fire in a Tinley Park senior home; the blaze was put out by firefighter efforts and the cause is under investigation.

Chicago Public Schools plans to end its cleaning contract with Aramark, citing persistent cleanliness issues. The district aims to improve custodial services with increased management and new vendors.

Jazz singer Paul Marinaro performs at Evanston's Studio 5, celebrating his latest album and continuing his father's unrealized musical legacy. Despite health challenges, he's developed an ambitious Bowie-themed jazz project.

The Chicago White Sox improved their roster with new players to strengthen defense and pitching, including catchers Martín Maldonado and Max Stassi, infielders, and a promising pitcher, Erick Fedde.

Chicago doctors returned from a medical mission in Gaza, providing care amidst conflict, treating up to 700 patients daily and addressing a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israeli strikes.

Chicago's Indian, Pakistani, and Himalayan restaurants offer gastronomic adventures through rich, aromatic flavors. These establishments cater to both the South Asian diaspora and food enthusiasts in the Windy City.

Chicago Police seek public help in finding missing 13-year-old Alyssa Feng, last seen on West 26th Street. She's Asian, 5’03”, with brown hair and eyes.

A 29-year-old man was shot in the thigh by a drive-by shooter in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood and taken to the hospital in good condition. No arrests have been made; police continue to investigate.

The family of Isaac Goodlow III, who was shot by police, demands the public release of unedited bodycam footage, criticizing the edited version they saw. Authorities state that the officers involved are on leave pending an investigation.