Mitchell Johnson’s abrupt departure follows weeks of tumult at the school board, which saw every member resign at once earlier this month. “We want every single child in the city of Chicago to ...

Following the passage of Rebuild Illinois, he said Metra committed to using state funds to make nearly every other Metra Electric station in the Chicago area ADA accessible. The remodeled 147th ...

Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...

On Sept. 16, 1971, Chicago christened the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as the first rock band to grace its stage. Having opened eight days prior, the venue had welcomed classical acts and ...

successfully concluded its third annual fall Chicago Drives Electric experiential test drive and educational event last week. Once again, organizers plan to bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man fighting with a woman ... The other man, 23, happened to be driving by at the time, and he saw the quarrel and got out of his car to intervene, police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings ...

Accessible via Metra's 51st/53rd Street (Hyde Park), 55th - 56th - 57th Street and 59th Street (University of Chicago) stops on the Metra Electric District line. Aside from the South Loop ...

The 1871 fire that almost destroyed Chicago is the most famous in US history and is embedded in the fabric of society – you’ll hear it mentioned almost everywhere. The fire was rumoured to ...

Chicago is home to numerous coffee roasteries that painstakingly source beans to produce the perfect blends, as well as serious cafes that brew drips and espresso that put cheap diner swill to shame.

The best times to visit Chicago are April through May and between September and October, when the temperatures are warm, a variety of festivals take place and crowds are manageable. Summer marks ...

From smoked, barbecued, and roasted turkey with all the fixings to vegan delights and international spins, here are the best places for Thanksgiving takeout around Chicago — which is located on ...