Iranian corporate executive honors heritage, Muslim values in her work
A local Chicago Iranian artist uses her work to honor her heritage, her history and her Muslim culture.
Metra MDW train strikes snow plow near Bartlett, driver killed
The driver of a small snow plow has died after the vehicle was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West train near the Bartlett station Monday morning.
Chicago temperatures plummet below zero, Cold Weather Advisory in effect
Chicago temperatures plunged well below zero Friday morning, with some places feeling as cold as -40 degrees. While an Extreme Cold Warning has expired, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until Saturday morning.
Chicago area braces as coldest temperatures since 2019 polar vortex near
An Extreme Cold Warning starts overnight as an Arctic front will bring the coldest weather the Chicago area has seen since 2019.
Extreme Cold Watch issued for entire Chicago area Friday
Chicago weather Friday will be severe enough that an Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the entire area starting overnight, and frostbite could take hold in minutes.
Caleb Williams lookalike crowned during Wiener's Circle contest
The first-place winner gets a Wiener's Circle gift card, merchandise, and bragging rights.
Portage Park barber creates custom Bears hair for superfans
A barber in Portage Park is creating some epic, custom Chicago Bears haircuts for superfans ahead of Sunday's playoffs game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bears fan Mojo Brookzz goes viral for hilarious game reaction videos
Bears fans have been through a lot of losses in the past years, but this year is different, and one well-known fan has gone viral for his reactions to the Bears' winning ways.
Mayor Johnson addresses fight against crime in Chicago at roundtable discussion
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
Neighbors on alert after 2 attempted assaults on Near North Side
Both women were grabbed by a man a day apart along the riverwalk on the city's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.
Bears fans stock up on team gear ahead of NFL playoff matchup against Rams
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
Teen shot and killed in Cicero was being bullied at school, girlfriend says
The girlfriend of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed after leaving school on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero said the attack was the result of bullying.
Driver dead after speeding car goes airborne, lands on I-55 in Romeoville
One person died after a car went airborne and landed on I-55 in Romeoville, Illinois, early Thursday morning.
Advocates push for law allowing gun manufacturers to cover cost of violence
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention joined advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
Amid drop in murders, violence prevention groups credit collaboration with CPD
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.