Chicago City Council approves measure allowing for loan to restore Congress Theater
The Congress Theater in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood is one step closer to getting a full renovation.
Crews responding to water main break on Chicago's North Side
Crews are responding to a water main break in Chicago's Arcadia Terrace neighborhood on Thursday.
PAWS Chicago works to nurse abandoned, injured bulldog back to health
PAWS Chicago is nursing an injured bulldog back to health after the animal was dropped off at the organization's adoption center earlier this month.
Cook County Crime Stoppers offers reward in shooting that killed teen girl
Cook County Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday that they are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side this past weekend.
Man armed with knife shot by officers in Aurora, Illinois, dies
The man was taken to the hospital in unknown condition and was later pronounced dead.
Right lane on westbound I-80 in Joliet, Illinois, closed for Wednesday evening rush
The right lane on westbound Interstate 80 through Joliet will be closed for the evening rush on Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced.
$600,000 Illinois grant will fund improvements at Village Green Park in Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn Park District in Chicago's western suburbs has received a $600,000 grant from the State of Illinois for planned improvements at Village Green Park.
Man detained until trial on arson charges in apartment building fire in Carpentersville
A man was ordered detained until trial on arson charges, after authorities said he started a fire that displaced residents at an apartment building in Carpentersville, Illinois, back in November.
Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren issues grant to UChicago Medicine for cancer center
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Lurie Hospital no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for children
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
3 arrested after Cook County commissioner candidate says campaign signs were destroyed
Three people were arrested this week after police said they destroyed campaign posters for a candidate for Cook County commissioner in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood.
Lawrence Reed, charged with setting woman on fire on CTA train, appears in court
Lawrence Reed, the man accused of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train this past November, appeared in court Tuesday.
Chicago area community organizations receive grants to improve healthy food access
Community organizations are getting nearly $700,000 in grant money to help increase healthy food access in the Chicago area.
Men's Room shop in Chicago's Northalsted district offers "Heated Rivalry" merch
If you can't get enough of "Heated Rivalry," merch from the show is now available.