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A man's car ended up trapped in a flooded ditch next to a culvert, with his head barely above water.
The problem was highlighted during a shooting that wounded a Chicago Police officer in Gold Coast Monday morning.
Police said afterward, they sped off in an alley heading north.
The opening came after CBS 2 reported on frustrated seniors having trouble securing appointments online.
The underlying concern is that taxpayer dollars will be used to replace them.
The black tie event takes raises $3 million dollars for 18 area non-profit organizations. More than 20 local restaurants will be on hand on Feb. 9.
"It's just kind of like concrete snow. So it's a little hard to get off and shovel."
Johannes Favi dedicated his career to showing others the kindness he wished he'd received when he came to the United States from West Africa 11 years ago.
Huggins suffers from bipolar disorder, manic depression, and schizophrenia. She is almost completely deaf, but can read lips. She also walks with a cane.
Around mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the city saw big, fluffy snow falling onto mostly quiet streets. Not a lot of people were out on this workday.
The off-duty officer was taken to a local hospital for observation, police said.
Chance of snow on Friday? 100%
Here are snow totals for the Chicago area, as reported to the National Weather Service through 9 a.m. on Tuesday:
Two burglars used a Jeep Cherokee to break into Gyros 47 near 47th and Calumet.
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the leak was reported at a two-story house.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your morning at the Alfresco Experience in Arlington Heights.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
She said yes! A man proposed to his girlfriend live on air. Jackie Kostek watched as the special moment unfolded.
StubHub's use of so-called drip pricing — or when a company dangles an initial low price but later tacks on fees — can deceive consumers into paying more than they expected, the suit alleges.
The decision to host Trump has not gone over well with some NABJ members. The decision even led the co-chair for the convention, Karen Attiah, to step down.
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
"I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black," former President Donald Trump said.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Current Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump is set to be in Chicago on Wednesday. NABJ President Ken Lemon reiterated Tuesday night that the invitation to Trump was not an endorsement.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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.
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.
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.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your morning at the Alfresco Experience in Arlington Heights.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
She said yes! A man proposed to his girlfriend live on air. Jackie Kostek watched as the special moment unfolded.
StubHub's use of so-called drip pricing — or when a company dangles an initial low price but later tacks on fees — can deceive consumers into paying more than they expected, the suit alleges.
The decision to host Trump has not gone over well with some NABJ members. The decision even led the co-chair for the convention, Karen Attiah, to step down.
Former President Donald Trump is taking questions from journalists attending the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention in Chicago.
The page cited the event cost following the pandemic as too high and the event being "not able to generate enough income for it to be profitable."
Steamy heat returns for another day with highs in the 90s.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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 loss to the Royals came as designated hitter Eloy Jiménez went to Baltimore for left-hander Trey McGough and cash.
Cody Bellinger came off the 10-day injured list — he had a fractured middle finger — to hit a two-run homer for the Cubs in the sixth inning.
Moore made history by being the first NFL receiver to have the first 10 years of his career guaranteed.
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox for minor league left-hander Trey McGough.
Rookie QB Caleb Williams will have to wait a week for his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 10.
Police called the incident isolated, and said there was no danger to the public.
Both Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his father's old business partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, were arrested after exiting a plane in El Paso, Texas last Thursday.
There was no threat to the community, police said.
A Wisconsin was convicted and sentenced to time served Monday for threatening to shoot state lawmakers in 2022 if they passed a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms.
A person of interest was in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael D. Wordlaw, 31.