St. Patricks' Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
The Wieners Circle celebrates "312 Day" in Chicago
The iconic hot dog joint The Wieners Circle is hosting a party at 3:12 p.m.
Man charged in murder of Glenview, Illinois man found dead during well-being check
Charles Poulos, 55, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, according to the Glenview Police Department.
Man shot during fight outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport near Terminal 2
Police said during the fight, a 25-year-old man was shot twice in the lower body.
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes three new meerkats
Clover, Violet, and Dahlia are joining the zoo's existing mob in their habitat at Regenstein African Journey.
Multiple businesses broken into on Northwest Side and in Morton Grove
An expert said businesses in the city, along with the CPD, have beefed up awareness, so the crooks are moving elsewhere — and suburban businesses are easier targets.
Northwestern University food service, hospitality employees on strike
The contract between Compass and UNITE HERE Local 1 expired on August 31, 2024.
Man killed by CTA train after falling onto the tracks on Chicago's South Side
Police said he was hit by the arriving train and later died at Stroger Hospital.
Multiple businesses burglarized in 30 minutes in Highland Park, Illinois
Among the businesses targeted was Michael's Grill and Salad Bar, a downtown Highland Park staple.
Uber signs neutrality agreement with union for better pay benefits for drivers
Uber confirmed it signed a "neutrality agreement" with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.
At least 8 vehicles involved in two separate crashes on I-294 near 47th Street
At least eight vehicles were involved in a crash on I-294 near 47th Street on Friday morning.
Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line train, suspect in custody
Police said the offender was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Charges are pending.
81-year-old man dead after fire in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood
Firefighters were seen battling the blaze from both the front and back yards.
Did Illinois voters choose a new flag? The results are in.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said voters "overwhelmingly" opted for the winning flag.
Lollapalooza to announce 2025 lineup next week
According to the Lollapalooza social media accounts, the lineup will be released on March 18.