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A teen was wounded in a shooting at a park on Chicago’s North Side Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Businessman, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced that he will be holding a gas and grocery giveaway event on Saturday, with 13 gas stations and three grocery stores across Chicago participating.

Police documents revealed the findings of a yearlong investigation into a horrifying murder that stunned a suburban Chicago community, answering questions that have long remained a mystery — including the potential motive for the killings.

Members of the Chicago Board of Education are resigning from their positions ahead of the start of a hybrid elected and appointed School Board in January 2025, a joint statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education said.

A Cook County judge denied an attorney’s request to hold Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and newly-appointed Police Chief Ronnie Burge Sr. in contempt of court, leaving a temporary restraining order in effect.

A recent WalletHub report analyzed small cities across the United States in an effort to determine which were the best to live in, with one region garnering plenty of recognition.

An upcoming music festival in Orlando, Florida has lost its headliner and multiple other acts after announcing that Kyle Rittenhouse would be appearing as a guest.

Chicago just had its warmest September in 64 years, but Chicagoans know how quickly the weather can change.

The Savannah Bananas announced plans for their first-ever appearance in Chicago, but when will they play in the city, where and how can you get tickets?

While cloudy skies may have blocked views of the Northern Lights for many in the Chicago area Thursday, residents will have not one but two more chances to catch them.

Tickets for the North American leg of Oasis’ highly-anticipated 2025 tour go on sale Friday, just after experts issued warnings for fans trying to purchase them ahead of time amid massive global demand.

Morning rain showers Friday brought brief relief from dry weather for some, but it likely won’t be enough to keep fire risks at bay this weekend.

Sam Dutcher had just finished running errands when the 18-year-old’s Honda Pilot suddenly began to accelerate, even though his foot wasn’t on the gas pedal. The brake wouldn’t work, he couldn’t shift into neutral, and before long, the runaway SUV was speeding into the western Minnesota countryside with no way to stop....