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If you rent your home and your heat goes out, you do have protections from the city – but you will want to know those rules before you call 311.
Coroner Laurie Summers reminded people to limit exposure to the frigid cold and be careful when shoveling snow.
Video from the scene showed two white cars and a black minivan – all wrecked.
This comes as South Shore Line crews continue work on repairing overhead wire damage at the Gary Metro Center station.
"Seeing how upset everybody was made me want to help."
Staff made the tough decision to close when the temperature dropped to keep everyone safe, even knowing loneliness can stress out some animals.
"Kids not having somewhere to go creates ripple effects for families, for communities."
Police said a cleaning crew was working in a sixth-floor business office at the UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr., when they found the 40-year-old woman dead.
It might have been a pretty sight, but residents said the problem was very dangerous.
Experts say weather events such as extreme cold spells also impact parts of the city differently.
Four of the five incidents were in the greater Chicago area, and three involved violations of the Move Over Law, also known as Scott's Law.
In each of the burglaries, the thieves got in by prying open the restaurant's patio doors, and then stole cash registers and cash.
A group of over 400 scientists have spent the last decade studying supernovae with unprecedented results about the expansion of space and the role of dark energy.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in "very critical" condition and was later confirmed dead on Wednesday.
Janet Jackson is bringing her "Together Again" tour to Chicago on June 19.
The Reverend Al Sharpton, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and other activists are expected to hold a media conference at 4:15 p.m. before the rally.
Meteorologist David Yeomans tracks muggy temps in the extended forecast.
A Pennsylvania mother is grateful to have more independence now that she's been fitted with a new robotic arm. Stephanie Stahl has more on the technology and the group of students behind it.
Malt Row in Ravenswood is an area with breweries, a winery, and Chicago’s first post-prohibition distillery.
As Natalie Brand reports, Harris is expected to make her choice for running mate in the next week, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins August 19 in Chicago.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
"There isn't a proposal on the table right now that would be acceptable to anyone I know in the legislature," Pritzker said.
The event at which Trump is speaking is not open to the public.
The new law requires insurance companies to cover all pregnancy, post-partum, and newborn care provided by doulas, lactation consultants, and midwives for a year.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell plans to leave her role at the anchor desk after the 2024 election and take on a new position at the network.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
The Reverend Al Sharpton, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and other activists are expected to hold a media conference at 4:15 p.m. before the rally.
Meteorologist David Yeomans tracks muggy temps in the extended forecast.
A Pennsylvania mother is grateful to have more independence now that she's been fitted with a new robotic arm. Stephanie Stahl has more on the technology and the group of students behind it.
Malt Row in Ravenswood is an area with breweries, a winery, and Chicago’s first post-prohibition distillery.
As Natalie Brand reports, Harris is expected to make her choice for running mate in the next week, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins August 19 in Chicago.
Police said the victim was the target of an attempted robbery.
The Cubs will receive infielder Ben Cowles and right-handed reliever Jack Neely.
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell plans to leave her role at the anchor desk after the 2024 election and take on a new position at the network.
Casey's' family said they believe search efforts have been marred by prejudice because Casey is transgender.
The university is offering returning students who are not required to live on campus a $2,000 incentive and meal tickets to cancel their housing contract.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
The Cubs will receive infielder Ben Cowles and right-handed reliever Jack Neely.
"There isn't a proposal on the table right now that would be acceptable to anyone I know in the legislature," Pritzker said.
The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the first on Gavin Sheets' RBI single, but it was largely downhill from there—especially once the eighth came around.
Here are some spectacular photos of athletes in action at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as 31-year-old Rafael D. Wordlaw.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
No one was in custody late Monday.
Only one person was wounded in the three shootings since Sunday evening.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.