Chicago's iconic bridges require urgent repairs, causing widespread closures and traffic congestion, frustrating drivers and prompting criticisms of the city's planning.

Chappell Elementary parents and neighbors mobilized after ICE detained a student's father, organizing mutual aid and fundraising while educators worry about continuity of special-education supports.

Saks Off 5th will close its Loop State Street store in June 2026 as part of a national round of closures that will affect up to nine Off 5th locations.

A man, 65, died after a GMC Acadia hit him in Wonder Lake. The incident occurred on Barnard Mill Road and is under investigation by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

Chicago business owners say ICE enforcement tactics 'undermine and humiliate' residents after a viral daycare arrest and weeks of protests. Leaders want answers and oversight.

Fourteen 'suburban moms' were arrested protesting against immigration enforcement actions at the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, blocking traffic in civil disobedience.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the mouth while sleeping at his Joliet home, with police finding casings outside and seeking public help in the investigation.

Cook County property tax bills for 2024 will be mailed on November 14, with a December 15 due date. A tech upgrade delay led to a Bridge Loan Program to assist local jurisdictions facing budget shortfalls.

Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at the UN about what he sees as human rights violations in Chicago, criticizing federal immigration and SNAP policy changes.

Multiple school buses collided on Chicago’s South Side Friday; at least 30 students were taken to hospitals and officials described injuries as non-life-threatening.

FAA mandates a 10% reduction in flights at US airports due to government shutdown, affecting Chicago's O'Hare and Midway. Passengers face inconveniences; airlines like United and American cut flights.

Ye met Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York and apologized, blaming bipolar disorder and saying he felt “profound remorse.” The meeting, shared online by the rabbi, is a public attempt to rebuild trust after months of antisemitic outbursts.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an SUV in Lake View, Chicago. The SUV driver was cited, and the incident is under investigation.