Chicago radio station 93.9 LITE FM begins annual Christmas music marathon
The station has started playing non-stop Christmas music in November for the past 21 years.
Woman seeking release from mental institution in Slender Man stabbing
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
White Sox parting ways with Yoan Moncada after injury-riddled career
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
Suspect faces hate crime, terrorism charges in shooting of Jewish man in West Ridge
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
First phase of flooding mitigation program completed in Robbins
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
Activists warn Chicago shelter system overhaul could worsen homelessness
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
UChicago Medicine gets $75M gift from AbbVie Foundation for cancer center
Thanks to the donation, the facility will be named the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion when it opens in 2027.
Lombard Historical Society hosting 14th annual Christmas Mart on Maple Street
If you're looking to start your holiday shopping early and support local businesses, a west suburban market this weekend lets you do both.
White Sox name Will Venable as new manager
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
CPS board president resigns after controversial comments about Hamas, 9/11
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
Car crashes into Billy Corgan's tea shop in Highland Park; mother-in-law hurt
Corgan's son also was inside at the time, but was not injured.
Former GOP congressional candidate in Indiana charged with stealing ballots
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Mayor Johnson proposes $300M property tax hike amid $1B budget gap
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Chicago Boat Show set to move to Rosemont in January
The Chicago Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, 2025.
Police seek crew responsible for 15 armed robberies in Auburn Gresham
Police said a group of two to four young men and teenagers and one female have approached their victims on foot and demanded their property.