World's Largest Bounce House coming to Chicago area
Parents seeking a hopping good time for their little ones this summer will have plenty to look forward to when the World's Largest Bounce House comes to the Chicago area.
Bally's bid for Chicago casino moves closer with Lightfoot approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
Federal investigators order Amazon to review severe weather procedures after workers killed during tornado
The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.
Racine home invasion, homicide; Illinois man charged
A Gurnee, Illinois man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection to a Racine home invasion in 2021.
Suburban Chicago boy saving money for college by working as Easter Bunny
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez shootings: No charges to be filed against Chicago police officers
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Mom of Chicago train robbery suspect recognizes him, drags him to police station: reports
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
Chicago family forced to leave West Side home due to rat infestation
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Six Flags Great America hiring events; seeking 4K team members
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago are looking to hire 4,000 team members for the 2022 Season, including ride operators, lifeguards, and food & beverage team members.
Chicago's top cop says 60 percent of carjacking suspects are juveniles
Chicago police say the youngest person arrested this week for a carjacking isn't even old enough to drive.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has been on the market for nearly 10 years
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Chicago man fatally shot 12-year-old boy because he teased him about his girlfriend: prosecutors
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Chicago Bears officially name Colts DC Matt Eberflus as new head coach
The Chicago Bears have named Matt Eberflus as the team's next head coach.
Chicago man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder released after twin brother confesses to crime
A convicted Chicago felon who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder was released after his identical twin brother confessed to the crime. "I have to get it off my chest before it kills me."
Man, teen stopped for Subway sandwiches after fatally shooting Melissa Ortega: prosecutors
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.