'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper

A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.

Dynamite disposal operation in Wisconsin; 3 Illinois deputies burned

Three northern Illinois sheriff's deputies injured while disposing of dynamite in neighboring Wisconsin remained hospitalized with burns Monday, authorities said.

Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day

The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Packers beat Bears, Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes

Jordan Love looked like he might be ready to follow in the footsteps of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, throwing for three touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-20 season-opening victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

'All rats must die': Chicago gang member sentenced after naming witnesses on Facebook

A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.

Midwest’s tallest pendulum thrill ride; Six Flags to debut Sky Striker

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, announced on Wednesday, Aug. 30 the Midwest’s tallest pendulum thrill ride, Sky Striker, will debut in spring 2024.

3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.