Local

Snow is expected to move into the Chicago area Thursday for the beginning of multiple waves that could impact commuters — but not everyone will see it.

Illinois added more residents over the last year than any other state in the Midwest, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

A man who was suspected in a triple homicide in downstate Mahomet was fatally shot by Berwyn police late Wednesday night following a home invasion in which the man shot and killed two dogs, police said.

Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier New Year’s fireworks show is always a sight to see — but this year, it will be even more special.

A body found along a suburban trail was on fire at the time it was discovered Wednesday morning, police said in a new update.

Don’t panic: Christmas and Hanukkah aren’t here yet, and you’ve still got some time to do last minute shopping. But the clock is ticking, and popular retail and grocery stores may have different hours leading up to the holidays.

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of the U.S., sparking speculation and concern over where they came from and why.

Certain bags of Lays potato chips are being recalled in two states, according to the Federal Drug Administration, but not for reasons you may think.

Thousands of Amazon workers are set to strike in the middle of holiday shipping season, including at one facility in the Chicago suburbs. Could it impact your holiday delivery?

A winter storm set to hammer parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin with heavy snow will gradually creep into Illinois Thursday. Here’s what to expect.

A Chicago suburb was named to a list of the 50 best places to travel worldwide in 2025 by travel blog TravelLemming, alongside locations in Puerto Rico, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Workers at a group of Amazon warehouses across the U.S., including one in Chicago’s suburbs, will walk off the job Thursday, the Teamsters announced Wednesday night.

Colder temperatures and chances for snow are likely to finish off the week in parts of the Chicago area, though how much snow you see will likely depend on where you live.

Oysters potentially contaminated with norovirus have led to a significant recall impacting more than a dozen states, including Illinois.