Illinois companies announced 2,342 mass layoffs in January 2025, according to state reports. More than 9-in-10 job cuts impacted Cook and the collar counties.

Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year​ — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.

Our Bears 2025 offseason position previews starts at quarterback, where Chicago has found a young star in Caleb Williams.

The man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade, killing seven people, is about to stand trial, nearly three years after the attack. Jury selection started Monday after several delays.

Volunteers were out in force on Saturday, searching for a missing dog in downtown Chicago. Minnie's picture has been shared all over social media ever since she opened doors to escape a doggy daycare in the South Loop on Sunday.

Instead of fighting over recall power in Chicago, we should be building a modern system of governance that prevents the need for recalls.

Led by Des Watson's 22 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Dayton Flyers 76-72 CHICAGO -- Des Watson had 22 points in Loyola Chicago's 76-72 win against Dayton on Friday night. Watson had five rebounds for the Ramblers (18-9,

Workers in Chicago said there has been much discussion about what they're supposed to do, with some being told not to respond.

Chicago-area Catholics gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday to pray for Pope Francis, who remained in critical condition.

At the time, he stated that, while he had "exciting plans" for the future of the nine-bedroom, 15.5-bathroom Highland Park, IL, abode, he planned to "honor the property's legacy," adding that it "is great the way it is.

Trains on the Metra BNSF line were halted just in time for the afternoon rush Monday, after a train hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove, Illinois. Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the Downers Grove/Main Street station.

Second generation owner Marcos Carbajal is a James Beard Awards semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur this year.