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A person was struck and killed when they exited their vehicle following an earlier crash on the Bishop Ford Expressway Saturday morning.

The state attorney general, who argues that the offer violates the law, immediately appealed after the judge refused to hear the request for an emergency injunction to block the payments.

With warm temperatures in the Chicago area this weekend, many may be thinking ahead to weekend getaways this summer, and a recent list from Condé Nast showcases some of the best spots for a nearby road trip.

Two suburban Kohl’s stores are among over two dozen across the country that will be closing for good Saturday, including the final store of a once-popular mall in the Chicago suburbs.

Videos captured around Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood showed large teen gatherings and a significant police presence as unseasonably warm weather brought thousands outdoors. Footage shows dozens of teens gathering in the middle of Columbus Drive near its intersection with Illinois Street, steps away from the site of a shooting that left...

After a day that saw near record-high temperatures in the Chicago area, warm temperatures are sticking around for a bit longer before a threat of severe weather is followed by a significant cooldown.

Videos captured around Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood showed large teen gatherings and a significant police presence as unseasonably warm weather brought thousands outdoors. Footage shows dozens of teens gathering in the middle of Columbus Drive near its intersection with Illinois Street, steps away from the site of a shooting that left...

Amid reports of closures of regional Social Security offices, the Social Security Administration announced Friday that no permanent closures are in progress or have been announced.

With opening day just three weeks away for one of the Midwest’s premier theme parks, a record-breaking roller coaster opening this year took a major step towards its debut. As Six Flags Great America prepares for the first weekend of the 2025 season, the final piece of track for brand new dive coaster “Wrath of Rakshasa” was set i...

Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said

On any given weekend, Beatrix in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is buzzing with business. As plates come and go, one man is behind the flow. “This part of the kitchen is the heartbeat of the restaurant,” said Randy Hall, a dish pit veteran at the restaurant. “I scrub basically all the plates and stuff by hand, and then I......

On Friday, a lucky 100 diehard Cubs fans got a chance to do what most only dream of – take batting practice from Wrigley Field’s home plate.

Under the Trump administration, the program has gone through changes leading to confusion and even pushback from advocates