Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the U.S. for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

Chicago Marathon street closures and transit service changes are underway as the city prepares for the 45th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2023.

As the city grapples with yet another gun-related tragedy, an 18-year-old male was found lying face down and unresponsive in South Ellis.

Pre-trial release has been denied for Jalen Littleton, an Indiana man allegedly found to possess a machine gun.

The search for missing 75-year-old Lester Smith continues as the Chicago Police Department seeks public assistance.

The sudden passing of Auxiliary Bishop Kevin M. Birmingham prompts reflection on his impact on the Chicago Archdiocese and the community at large.

Ernest Collins, the primary perpetrator in the 2018 execution-style murder of Michael Armendariz in Naperville, was convicted following a 4-day jury trial. The horrific case reveals the vulnerability of our communities and the shocking brutality that can take root within our midst.

Security guards thwarted an attempted armored truck robbery in a Chicago suburb, a dangerous incident that raises questions about the safety of cash transportation and the potential connections to other robberies in the area.

On October 2, 2023, two individuals, a 15-year-old and a 44-year-old male, were wounded in a daylight shooting incident in Chicago's 20th District, with no suspect apprehended as of yet.

Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, attempts to challenge and reinvent the Midwest's culinary reputation.

A 21-year-old offender faces the charge of vehicular hijacking, highlighting the ongoing issue of vehicle-related crimes in the area.

Three armed robberies occurred Monday morning in Chicago, investigation continue by the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago is no stranger to gun violence, but the early hours of October 1st brought with it new victims who were fortunate enough to survive.