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Illinois drivers of a certain vintage could soon take advantage of a blast from the past when choosing license plates for their cars. Under provisions of HB 3391, Illinois drivers could soon be able to purchase what the state calls “retro license plates” for their vehicles. The plates, which featured “Illinois” and “Land of Lincoln” in dark blue le...

A West Side man who was shot by police after he ran into a River North hotel and turned toward officers with a knife has been charged, police said.

As China and the U.S. continue ratcheting up tariffs in a hotly contested fight over trade, consumers in downtown Chicago are bracing to see what it could mean for their pocketbooks.

As scientists tout what they described as the “re-birth” of the once-extinct dire wolf, what should you know about the creatures that disappeared thousands of years ago?

It was a third straight day of brisk, breezy conditions at Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs host the Texas Rangers for a three-game series, but it wasn’t too much for one Midwestern musician with a passion for baseball.

Police in northwest Indiana shot and killed an armed suspect who was holding a baby and pointing a gun at officers Wednesday morning.

Just two years into Brandon Johnson’s first term as mayor of Chicago, challengers are already quietly testing the waters about a run to unseat him in 2027.

The Illinois Department of Public Health launched a measles simulator dashboard Wednesday, with data on vaccination rates school-by-school across the state to help officials assess the severity of a potential outbreak should one occur.

Riot Fest organizers and the Chicago Park District have announced a new multi-year deal to keep the festival at Douglass Park through at least 2027. According to terms of the deal announced by both parties, the new agreement also features an option to extend the contract through the 2029 festival. “We’ve always built Riot Fest around independence, ...

A highly anticipated store on Michigan Avenue will open its doors to the public Thursday: The Harry Potter Shop Chicago.

President Donald Trump has implemented unprecedented tariffs on global imports into the United States, triggering fears of a recession and of increased prices for consumers.

Colleges and universities around the country, including in Chicago, are reporting some of their international students’ visas are being revoked unexpectedly, expressing alarm over what appears to be a new level of government scrutiny.

One of the hottest accessories of the year may already be on the shelf at your local Trader Joe’s grocery store, but you’re going to want to act fast.