Chicago’s drink of the moment is an $8 Bears Bomb
Behind the bar at Gracie O’Malley’s, daytime manager Mike Stamp answers questions from customers calling in to reserve…
Touring play ‘Black Boys Cry’ returns to Chicago with focus on mental health
Touring play highlights mental health The play title grabs your attention– “Black Boys Cry.” And if you’re already…
Chicago Event With Top Chefs to Raise Money for Immigrant Families
Chicago’s culinary community is coming together this month to support immigrant families facing rising food insecurity. Over 40 restaurants…
Training high schoolers to be election judges: The Rundown
Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and get ready to pay up if you’re looking for tickets to the Packers-Bears…
Wait, Could the Chicago Bulls Actually Buy at the Trade Deadline?
Year after year, the Chicago Bulls have dodged spring cleaning. While they might get rid of a few…
White Sox claim catcher Drew Romo off waivers from Mets
Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:33PM CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers on…
Update: SNAP Policy Deadlines, Eligibility Changes, and Local Responses
Chicagoans who rely on SNAP may be hearing mixed messages about benefit disruptions and upcoming rule changes. Here’s…
South Side artist Mayda Alexandra del Valle to serve as Chicago Poet Laureate
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:20PM CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayda Alexandra del Valle was just…
Burglars target gambling machines at restaurant in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Burglars hit a restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn early Thursday. At 5:30 a.m., Oak…
Chicago Fire Academy Defenders Kruz Held and Denzel Palacios Called Up to January Training Camps
Held named to U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team roster, while Palacios earns first call-up to Puerto Rico U-17 Men’s National Team …