Baby safe after attempted kidnapping on North Side, police say
A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago River bridge lifts start tomorrow; see full schedule
The annual Chicago River bridge lifts start tomorrow, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Six Flags Great America opens today, new thrill ride debuting soon
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season Friday and will debut a new thrill ride called Wrath of Rakshasa in early summer.
Real ID scams surge as deadline nears, BBB warns
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
What's open, closed on Easter Sunday 2025
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Amici-Chicago awarded $50K by TikTok food influencer Keith Lee
TikTok food influencer Keith Lee, in partnership with Toast, has awarded $50,000 to Amici-Chicago in the city's Lakeview neighborhood.
City council commission OKs Auburn Gresham revitalization plan
The Chicago City Council plan commission has given the OK for a plan to revitalize the 79th Street corridor in Auburn Gresham.
Northwestern will fund research regardless of Trump's federal freeze threats
Northwestern University has vowed to continue funding the research programs endangered by President Trump's federal funding freeze threats.
Direct Energy settles fraud, deceptive practices lawsuit for $12 million
Direct Energy Services, LLC has settled a lawsuit from the state of Illinois over deceptive and fraudulent business practices for $12 million.
A giant cross will be raised in Daley Plaza ahead of Easter weekend
A 19-foot cross will be raised in Daley Plaza Thursday evening ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations and services.
Illinois 6th grader wins national new Southwest pilot tie design contest
A sixth grader from downstate Illinois has won a contest to design the new ties worn by Southwest Airlines pilots.
Northern Lights may be visible near Illinois-Wisconsin border tonight
A strong geomagnetic storm means the Northern Lights could be visible north of Chicago near the Illinois-Wisconsin border and in parts of Michigan Wednesday night.
Person of interest in custody for DePaul Jewish student attack, CPD says
Chicago police say they have a person of interest in custody in regards to two Jewish DePaul University students who were attacked on campus last year.
Chicago's Jackson Park cherry blossoms nearing 2025 peak bloom
The cherry blossoms in Chicago's Jackson Park are nearing their 2025 peak bloom.
Landscaper saves driver after car drives into Naperville pond
Landscaper Tino Mora jumped into action and rescued a woman from a Naperville pond Wednesday, when her car veered off the road and into the water.