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They’re back!Two male piping plovers were spotted Friday at Montrose Beach, according to Chicago Piping Plovers, an organization dedicat...

While Chicago-area residents have been subject to a weather roller coaster so far this spring, warmer days are ahead as the region prepares...

While known for Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs, renowned local chain Portillo’s is venturing into new territory at five locations i...

After a week that saw chilly temperatures, snowflakes and some of the coldest games in Wrigley Field’s history, things will finally warm up...

Easter is right around the corner, and with the holiday approaching, we can expect to see some stores close their doors for the day. A v...

Meta’s newest Trump-friendly board member is Dina Powell McCormick, who served as an advisor to the president from 2017 until 2018. Last mo...

The Chicago Bulls held Fan Appreciation Night festivities Friday for their final home game of the regular season, and the celebration wouldn...

Garrett Crochet has returned to Chicago’s South Side, where he’ll make his first start against his former team on Sunday.He went 6-12 la...

The Chicago Cubs are receiving praise for how the organization responded to a goose nest in a juniper planter in the iconic bleachers at Wri...

For the first time ever, all five members of the “The Breakfast Club” cast are set to reunite- and it’s all happening in Chicago. Ally S...

In a continuation of efforts to streamline services needed by Illinois residents at DMV locations, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannou...

Federal jurors considering the bribery case against Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III have already seen him on video socializing with fellow Sen....

The helicopter pilot killed in a tragic crash while on a tour in New York City, which also killed a family of five onboard, was from the Chi...

How much money do you spend on your pet each year?According to ASPCA, the annual average cost of caring for a dog or cat is a little mor...

A federal judge said Friday that it is “extremely troubling” that a government lawyer couldn’t explain what, if anything, the Trump administ...

President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to “push hard for more daylight at the end of a day” in his latest dig at the semiannual cha...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is 50 days away from this weekend, and there’s a new name to add to the list of storms. The season la...

Five Portillo’s locations in the Chicago area will soon offer a first-ever breakfast menu under a new pilot — and the menu features some une...

Publishers Clearing House, the legendary sweepstakes company once widely known for showing up at people’s homes and delivering giant prizes...

Check your Zelle or Venmo account — you may have received a payout from a $90 million Facebook settlement over the company’s “Like” button t...

Multiple people are feared to be dead after a small plane crashed in Boca Raton on Friday.The crash happened in the area of Military Tra...

The major Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in...

A man was fatally shot by a McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy during a SWAT standoff in Crystal Lake that spanned more than four hours Thursda...

What to KnowChina has retaliated against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods from 84% t...

The Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools are asking parents to “refrain” from allowing their children and teens to attend la...