Three months ago, Steve Malach was visiting Highland Park on Halloween to trick-or-treat with his grandkids, when he suddenly collapsed. “T...
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Chicago set to get new public bathrooms. Here's what we know so far
Chicago could soon see new public bathrooms. Ald. Daniel La Spata announced to residents last week that the city is on track to begin a new...
‘Can't believe this worked': Man uses $8 Disney World ticket from 1978 to get into Magic Kingdom
An old family keepsake turned out to be a “golden ticket” when a man said he used a Walt Disney World ticket from the 1970s to get into Magi...
New I-PASS stickers replace Illinois Tollway transponders. Here's what to know
Illinois drivers are set for a big change when it comes to the Tollway. That clunky I-PASS transponder on your windshield will soon be a th...
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A look at the hundreds of eateries offering deals for Chicago Restaurant Week
A 17-day event showcasing some of the best food of all cuisines across the Chicago area, Chicago Restaurant Week is in full swing heading in...
What to know as Illinois Tollway begins to phase out transponders
A staple of the interior of many vehicles in the Chicago area for decades will be phased out in the coming year as the Illinois Tollway init...
Monday, January 29, 2024
When will the Chicago area see more sunlight? What to know as Daylight Saving Time approaches
While it may seem like Chicago is in the doldrums of winter, the days are starting to get longer, with more and more sunlight as the start o...
When will new I-PASS stickers replace Illinois Tollway transponders? What to know
A big change is coming for Illinois Tollway drivers: That big I-PASS transponder on your windshield is about to be phased out. According to...
Sunday, January 28, 2024
CCL-holder gets into shootout with thieves who stole his car on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police say two individuals are in custody after a man exchanged gunfire with a group of carjacking suspects on the city’s South Side...
Sunday marks big milestone in march toward spring in Chicago area
Sunday may feel like a fairly normal winter day, with cloudy skies and temperatures in the 30s, but the truth is that the Chicago area hit a...
Man dies after being shot, crashing into tree in Englewood
A man has died after he was shot and crashed into a tree in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood Sunday afternoon. According to Chicago police,...
Driver backs into Missouri nail salon, killing woman and injuring 3 other people
A driver backed through the wall of a Missouri nail salon, killing a woman and injuring three other people, authorities said. The crash hap...
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
A group of survivors of Nazi death camps marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II i...
Authorities identify 2 teenage boys shot and killed while leaving Chicago school with other students
Authorities have identified two teenage boys who were fatally shot Friday by masked suspects as they and other students were leaving a Chica...
Valentine's Day 2024: Gift ideas for lovers, family & friends
Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, February 14, which means you still have a few weeks to find the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Gifts are o...
Friday, January 26, 2024
In a huff, Trump walks out on lawyer's closing at defamation trial before jury begins deliberations
A jury began deliberations Friday in the defamation trial against former President Donald Trump , deciding whether he owes writer E. Jean Ca...
SoxFest returning for fans after four-year hiatus, team announces
The White Sox are bringing back SoxFest. After three straight years without the popular fan event, the team announced Friday that 2025 woul...
Thursday, January 25, 2024
iPhone update includes ‘Stolen Device Protection': Why you should turn it on
You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you r...
Why has it been so foggy in Chicago? Here's what's causing it
As dense fog covered the Chicago area for a second straight day, many may have been wondering what’s causing such intense foggy conditions?...
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood announce 2024 tour with Chicago date
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Doobie Brothers are hitting the concert circuit in 2024 and stopping in Chicago. According to Live Na...