A pole fire near U.S. 40 knocked out power to 9,000 NIPSCO customers, with about 75% of Dyer going dark again.

Oliver Mendoza, 16, played congas before Ricky Martin's Ravinia debut months after fighting to keep Chicago High School for the Arts open.

Chicago’s calm Friday morning gives way to afternoon storms, with damaging winds and hail possible. Cooler sunshine follows, but Lake Michigan beaches face dangerous conditions by Sunday.

Stanley the dog is presumed dead after a coyote grabbed him near Tangley Oaks Apartments while his owner's wife stood just 10 feet away.

Hegewisch's Wolf Lake gets an ADA-accessible pier and kayak launch, plus free poles for 300 kids Saturday.

Chief Schenita Stewart wants state help charging federal agents after last Halloween's chaotic Midway Blitz raid near Oakton and Asbury.

A Northwestern economist's brutal side effects from Opdivo sparked a national fight over whether cancer patients are getting more drug than they need.

The Southport Corridor closes to cars this weekend as 14 eateries, wrestlers and tribute bands take over Lakeview.

Chalk Howard Street returns Saturday with national 3D artists, local talent, and $25 squares for anyone who wants to draw.

Willis Tower glows purple and Buckingham Fountain hosts fan meetups as BTS returns to Soldier Field for the first time since 2019.

A vacant two-flat on South Justine Street sent firefighters to the hospital, with reports on the injury count still not fully lining up.

Clarendon Community Center Park welcomes NPR's Cheryl Corley and jazz singer Lucy Smith for a free show blending Langston Hughes with Beyoncé.

Riders chased the man off the train after he allegedly struck a passenger with a cord at Fullerton station in Lincoln Park.