As Mariano's grocery store in Naperville announces a pilot program to phase out single-use plastic bags, the local community and environmental advocates play a crucial role in drafting policies for an environmentally sustainable future.

A 31-year-old man was shot in the head in West Douglas on October 9. Victim was rushed to Sinai Hospital. Currently no suspects are in custody.

In the early hours of October 9th, 2023, a violent altercation in Chicago's River North neighborhood left eight people shot, with four in critical condition.

The recent spate of burglaries in Chicago's Englewood district sheds light on the vulnerabilities faced by communities and properties undergoing rehabilitation.

Pharmacy employees at some Walgreens stores across the United States are staging walkouts on October 9-11 to protest the harsh working conditions they say make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions and attend to customers, risking public health.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the back of the head while playing on a basketball court in Danville, Illinois. The teen is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.

Chicago experienced a frost advisory, as temperatures dipped to November-like levels on October 9th.

On October 9th, a 24-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting incident on S. Christiana Ave.

As Columbus Day celebrations occur across the United States, the question of whether to officially adopt Indigenous Peoples Day continues to provoke debate.

A recent hit-and-run in Chicago's 11th District has left a pedestrian with serious injuries, sparking a manhunt for the vehicle and its driver.

Chicago plans to host the NASCAR Street Race again in 2024, raising questions about the financial impact of the previous event and future negotiations.

As Affy Tapple celebrates its 75th anniversary as Chicago's iconic autumn treat, take a peek behind the curtain into the company's rich history, enduring family-based traditions, and dedication to bringing smiles to the faces of their many customers, both old and new.

A Cook County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Winnetka resident over a proposed land swap between the Winnetka Park District and billionaire Justin Ishbia.