Chicago's holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city's Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins. Continuing the festivities Saturday is the 33rd ...

Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...

Night - Cloudy. Winds S at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 37 °F (2.8 °C). Cloudy with a high of 45 °F (7.2 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). Sleet today with a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

The nine boards were a season high for Smith. The fifth-year center hasn't seen his court time increase while Patrick Williams (foot) has been sidelined, but Smith has been more productive -- over ...

Chicago in and of itself is an innovative marvel to behold. Established on soggy land adjacent to Lake Michigan, the city underwent major architectural efforts to physically raise the urban area to ...

From hot pot to dim sum to barbecue, many Chinese restaurants contribute to Chicago’s culinary world. It’s also good news that quality options have never been limited to Chinatown, which has ...

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants. From timeless classics, such as spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Vesuvio, to contemporary ...

Steve McMichael's former teammates gathered at his home in suburban Chicago on Saturday to reveal his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust. Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Bears running back Walter ...

The recently appointed head of Chicago’s school board resigned Thursday after reports from the Jewish Insider and Chicago Sun-Times exposed what some Chicago leaders called antisemitic and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 16 people have been shot, two fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend, police said. Here's how the news is developing. A man was rushed to the ...