Chicago seeks to close Ford City Mall citing health, safety risks – NBC Chicago
The city of Chicago has filed an emergency motion to shut down Ford City Mall on the city’s…
SWAT situation underway in Dolton
CHICAGO – SWAT and police in Dolton are responding to an active standoff involving a person wanted in…
Mocking the Mocks: Here’s what Mel Kiper Jr. has the Chicago Bears doing
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his final mock draft before the real deal kicks off next Thursday, and…
Chicago weather forecast: More rain, potentially strong storms Wednesday | Radar
CHICAGO (WLS) — More rain and storms are in the forecast for the Chicago area Wednesday. Heavy downpours…
Men Were Turned Away From Irving Park Pizza Place Before They Were Shot, Alderwoman Says
IRVING PARK — Three men who were shot Sunday morning had attempted to enter a nearby business but…
Why the Chicago Fed president says AI won’t send unemployment to 15%
A somewhat reassuring tone amid a chorus of “AI is coming for your job” is coming from a…
Chicago Releases Lineup for 2026 Blues Fest
The citywide music and cultural festival is back with four days of free programming from June 4–7. Here’s…
Chicago crime: New task force aggressively prosecuting CTA train, bus crimes: Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke
CHICAGO (WLS) — With crime continuing to plague the CTA, Cook County’s top prosecutor is sending a strong…
Before adding new rules on homelessness, let’s enforce the ones we have
Homelessness is punishing in itself without the fear of being fined or arrested simply for surviving outdoors. On…
On Chicago’s Poet Laureate Program, with Mayda del Valle and avery r. young
Mayda del Valle and avery r. young, Chicago’s first two poets laureate/Photo: Sulyiman Stokes, courtesy of avery r.…