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.
Tiffany Henyard will stay off ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, judge rules
Last month, a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left off the ballot for reelection.
CTA Pink Line service snagged after person is hit, killed by train
The person who was struck was riding a bicycle at the time, according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania. The tracks run at grade level in the area.
Stellantis to invest $1.2 billion in Belvidere, Illinois auto plant set to reopen in 2027
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant, was indefinitely idled at the end of February 2023. More than 1,000 people were put out of work.
Chicago's Hard Rock Café to close for good after 39 years
The Chicago Hard Rock Café at 63 W. Ontario St. opened in June 1986.
West suburban Chicago boy shot, killed near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Steven D. Merkel, 52, of the Lincoln Avenue address, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in Michael Meagher's death.
Joyce Piven, renowned Chicago area theatre teacher and mother of Jeremy Piven, dies at 94
Jeremy Piven characterized his mother as a passionate teacher who "genuinely enjoyed the evolution of her students.