Suburban Chicago boy saving money for college by working as Easter Bunny
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez shootings: No charges to be filed against Chicago police officers
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Mom of Chicago train robbery suspect recognizes him, drags him to police station: reports
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
Chicago family forced to leave West Side home due to rat infestation
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Six Flags Great America hiring events; seeking 4K team members
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago are looking to hire 4,000 team members for the 2022 Season, including ride operators, lifeguards, and food & beverage team members.
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago are looking to hire 4,000 team members for the 2022 Season, including ride operators, lifeguards, and food & beverage team members.
Chicago's top cop says 60 percent of carjacking suspects are juveniles
Chicago police say the youngest person arrested this week for a carjacking isn't even old enough to drive.
Chicago police say the youngest person arrested this week for a carjacking isn't even old enough to drive.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has been on the market for nearly 10 years
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Chicago man fatally shot 12-year-old boy because he teased him about his girlfriend: prosecutors
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Chicago Bears officially name Colts DC Matt Eberflus as new head coach
The Chicago Bears have named Matt Eberflus as the team's next head coach.
The Chicago Bears have named Matt Eberflus as the team's next head coach.
Chicago man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder released after twin brother confesses to crime
A convicted Chicago felon who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder was released after his identical twin brother confessed to the crime. "I have to get it off my chest before it kills me."
A convicted Chicago felon who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder was released after his identical twin brother confessed to the crime. "I have to get it off my chest before it kills me."
Man, teen stopped for Subway sandwiches after fatally shooting Melissa Ortega: prosecutors
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
SO COOL: Suburban Chicago family builds glorious glowing igloo made of colored ice
SO COOL! This igloo is made of balls of colored ice. It's so big, they have slept overnight in it!
SO COOL! This igloo is made of balls of colored ice. It's so big, they have slept overnight in it!
Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa charged with narcotics possession in Virginia
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa was arrested over the weekend in Virginia after arriving on a flight from Ghana.
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa was arrested over the weekend in Virginia after arriving on a flight from Ghana.
Family of driver who died in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse sues Amazon
The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.