'Chicago Fire' actor Brian J. White helps detain illegal immigrant with blowtorch near LA fire zone
Actor Brian J. White explained how training for on-screen roles helped him to detain an illegal immigrant on his neighbor's ...
Push to lower Chicago speed limit to 25 mph hits a red light in City Council
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) agreed to hold off on a planned vote on his proposal to allow more time for discussion.
Chicago's bond rating dropped to BBB — one step above lowest investment grade
The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a ...
Unexpected visitor hiding in Chicago Aldi grocery store caught on video
Shoppers and staff at a Chicago Aldi were surprised to find a coyote hiding in the refrigerated section, prompting a response ...
Things to do in Chicago Jan. 16-22: The Mix
MLK Day concerts, the musicals 'Fun Home' and 'Come From Away' and a visit by actor Josh Gad are among the entertainment ...
New Chicago school board sworn in as CTU president pushes to reach deal over contentious contract
The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in Wednesday morning, marking a historic shift in oversight of the country’s ...
Chicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit Woes
Chicago transit officials are advocating for a $1.5 billion annual funding package to help keep one of the country’s largest ...
Video shows live coyote being pulled from Chicago Aldi refrigerator on city's West Side
Customers could be heard gasping as officers made several attempts to yank the coyote out of the shelf—finally pulling the ...
Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period
David Keller believes that talent comes from anywhere and everywhere. “And as a part of that, we want to make our presence ...
Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred
Alderman Daniel LaSpata deferred a vote on lowering the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour Wednesday.
Neighbors say closure of Walgreens in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood will disrupt many lives
Walgreens has revealed its five Chicago drugstores that will close next month—and one of those pending closures will be a ...