NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor.
Fatal crash disrupts traffic on I-57 in south Chicago suburbs
State police confirmed the crash was fatal, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to renovate South Portico facing Jackson Park
Beginning this spring, the Griffin MSI said, the project will increase accessibility, add modern amenities, and provide new and vibrant public spaces.
Chicago's Edgewater Glen District added to National Register of Historic Places
The district — located within the Edgewater neighborhood — is bounded by Broadway, Clark Street, Norwood Street, and Granville Avenue.
Proposed Illinois legislation would expel students who commit sexual assaults in schools
The bill was introduced last year after a state senator found that a student in his district was allowed to stay in class after sexually assaulting another student.
Customs and Border Protection intercepts nearly 1,000 fake IDs within days at O'Hare
Last week, CBP officers at the International Mail Facility at O'Hare found the 984 fake IDs hidden in laptop chargers, plastic mirrors, and necklace or jewelry boxes.
Field Museum snake collection reveals new surprise about king cobras
Researchers learned that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four.
Shooting in Washington Park neighborhood leaves 2 men dead
The victims were in a home in the 5300 block of South Wabash Avenue when they were shot multiple times in their bodies.
Woman suffers smoke inhalation in apartment building fire on Near North Side
Investigators on Tuesday were trying to figure out the cause of the fire.
Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre celebrates renovated space, return to stage
Lookingglass cofounder David Schwimmer was at the venue to share the announcement Monday.
Chicago Bears fans rank third for calorie consumption while watching Super Bowl
Bears fans are only outranked by Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans fans on the calorie consumption front.
Yuengling beers now on tap in Illinois
Yuengling is currently available in 26 states, mostly on the East Coast and Southeast.
Dog beach closed in Evanston a day after 2 ice rescues
The dog beach will reopen once it is safe, the department said.
2 off-road vehicles fall through ice and sink in Cedar Lake, Indiana
Ice races held Sunday brought several off-road vehicles to the area. But those in charge of the ice races have no control of what others do outside of the event, police said.
Chicago Police warn of burglaries targeting businesses on North, Northwest sides
In each incident, a burglar has broken the front window or glass door of a business and stormed inside, taking money from cash registers.