January 2025 kicks off in Chicago Wednesday, and several famous museums across the city are planning to offer free days throughout the month...
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
As the new year dawns , so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but ...
Monday, December 30, 2024
WATCH LIVE: Where is Santa now? NORAD is tracking him around the globe
It’s finally here: the time to track Santa on his journey around the globe! Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command , more c...
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Long-standing Mike Ditka record broken by Brock Bowers
Legendary Chicago Bears tight end and coach Mike Dikta had a 63-year run with a remarkable record, but it has fallen at the hands of Las Veg...
Do the Bears play today? A look at NFL action Sunday
The Chicago Bears have now lost 10 games in a row, with fans left searching for answers amid a tough season. The NFL season still has plent...
Saturday, December 28, 2024
‘We will never be the same:' Family mourns ISP trooper killed in the line of duty
The family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 55 in Will County while removing debr...
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the ...
From Justin Timberlake to Kendrick Lamar, here's a look at artists coming to Chicago in 2025
As 2024 wraps up, music enthusiasts are likely already looking at next year’s calendar to see which artists are making their way to Chicago ...
Friday, December 27, 2024
After months of living in Millennium Park, stray cat rescued by PAWS Chicago
A stray cat that had been living in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park for months has found a new home at PAWS Chicago, the shelter announce...
Is New Year's Eve a federal holiday? Here's what to know
While Christmas has come and gone, many Americans are planning celebrations for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as the holidays wrap up. ...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
‘Wicked' gets streaming release date: How and when to watch at home
“Wicked” will soon be defying gravity and heading to a streaming service near you. The popular adaptation of the long-running Broadway musi...
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $1.1 billion, 6th-largest ever, ahead of tomorrow's drawing
Well, that’d be a nice way to bring in the new year. It’s been more than 100 days since someone won the Mega Millions jackpot, and we’ll a...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Burglary crew breaks into 18 Chicago businesses
Chicago police are warning residents of a burglary crew that has broken into more than 18 business on the South and Far South sides since Se...
Dead body found in wheel well of United plane from Chicago to Maui
United Airlines has confirmed that a body was found in the wheel well of one of its planes after landing in Maui from The Independent http...
Man dies after fall during struggle with Joliet police officers at gas station
A man died in police custody early Wednesday morning after sustaining a fall during a struggle with officers at a Joliet gas station, author...
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Bill Clinton discharged from hospital, being treated for flu
Former President Bill Clinton is headed home from the hospital Tuesday with the flu, according to a spokesperson. He was was admitted Mond...
Monday, December 23, 2024
After weekend of massive lines, only couple days left to visit Chicago's Christkindlmarket
The clock is ticking to visit Christkindlmarket, Chicago and Aurora’s iconic Christmas market for the holidays this year — and here’s hoping...
Happy Festivus! What is it and how to celebrate the ‘Seinfeld' holiday
It’s that time of year again. Happy Festivus! The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23 by those...
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Trump's plan to end daylight savings: Will 4:30 a.m. be the new American daybreak?
Morning in America could, someday soon, be earlier than ever imagined. President-elect Donald Trump vowed t o end daylight savings time ,...
Crash near Chicago's Salt Shed venue leaves 4 injured
Chicago police say four people were injured in a crash near the Salt Shed music venue on Sunday morning. According to authorities, the vehi...
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Small businesses in Wheaton keep up with shorter shopping season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for small businesses as shoppers flock to their stores for gifts and deals. The holiday shopping s...
$1 million-winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Illinois, Indiana
A few lottery players in Illinois and Indiana woke up a whole lot richer on Saturday — thanks to Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. While no j...
MLB icon and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65
Rickey Henderson , one of the greatest players in Athletics franchise history and 2009 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, died Friday...