A beloved holiday event returns as the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train makes its way across North America, arriving in Chicago and Wisconsin with dazzling light displays and live music performances.

Make-A-Wish Illinois brings happiness to children facing severe illnesses by granting over 700 wishes this past year, while continuing to work on wishes for more than 1,500 families.

John's Food & Wine, a new American restaurant spearheaded by chefs previously at New York City's Gramercy Tavern, has recently opened its doors in Lincoln Park, Chicago, replacing the iconic local diner Nookies Too.

An early morning shooting near the 700 block in Chicago left a 42-year-old man dead on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Chicago launches its first-ever city-wide composting initiative on October 16, creating new possibilities for waste reduction and strengthening the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Chicago Police Marine Unit rescued a disabled sailboat yesterday on the Chicago lakefront.

Today, a hate crime in Plainfield, Illinois, leaves a six-year-old Palestinian-American child dead, and his mother severely injured. The suspect, the victims' landlord, has been charged with first-degree murder.

A 17-year-old male juvenile has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a stolen vehicle, following his arrest on October 14.

As climate change continues to threaten the livelihoods, health, and crops of farmers in Illinois and beyond, many are advocating for stronger protections under a new farm bill. The challenges faced by the agricultural industry call for innovative solutions and increased investment in conservation and regenerative practices.

Illinois reports its first measles case in 4 years, highlighting the importance of vaccination and raising questions about potential exposure locations.

Former Pinckneyville Correctional Center officer pleads guilty to using excessive force and obstructing justice, raising questions about the treatment of inmates and the need for increased accountability within the prison system.

Illinois State Police have released a comprehensive guidebook, aimed at enhancing law enforcement response to homelessness, which offers practical community resources, planning tools, training resources, and policy examples to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents.

Technical issues within the testing platform force Chicago Public Schools to postpone crucial admissions tests for selective enrollment high schools, leaving 24,000 students and their families in suspense.