Chicago IL

Portillo's is renowned for serving authentic Chicago-style hot dogs made with Vienna Beef franks since opening in 1963. Hot-dog-heads far and wide recognize the name "Portillo's" as a craftsman of the authentic Chicago-style dog, and one of the top-rated spots to get one in the Windy City. However, "Portillo's" has also become synonymous with another name: Vienna Beef. The...

I stumble into this little Polish gem in Illinois, and immediately, my nose does a happy dance. The bigos hits the table like it owns the place. Steaming, rich, and packed with flavor that punches way above its weight. One bite and I get it: this isn’t just food, it’s history on a plate. Tangy, hearty, unapologetically bold, basically a warm hug that insists...

WNBA fans were taken aback by the news that Angel Reese had been traded to the Atlanta Dream by the Chicago. Reese’s trade to Atlanta is obviously a blow to many Chicago fans who absolutely loved having Chi Barbie on their team. Of course, Atlanta fans are beaming with pride as Reese steps into their [...]

A patrol at the CTA's 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line terminal on Tuesday ended with a weapons arrest after deputies say they found a loaded handgun in a rider's backpack. Cook County Sheriff's Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old Chicago resident Carl Adams and said he was on probation for a prior federal weapons-related conviction. Adams was ordered held in Cook...

ALSIP, Ill. - There is a new twist to the horrific story of grave robbing and desecration at Burr Oak Cemetery. A scientific paper is revealing new details about how that crime, which was uncovered in 2009, was solved, and it's elevating some local law enforcement agencies into some pretty impressive scientific company.

The Magnificent Mile is about to get a little weirder in the best possible way. The Hand & The Eye, a $50 million immersive "magic mansion" inside the historic McCormick Mansion, is set to open next Saturday, April 18, turning the stately home into a five-story playground of secret doors, close-up illusions, and high-end cocktails. Instead of sitting in a big theater...

A board member tied to Chicago's MICHELIN-starred Ever restaurant and its companion bar After is accused of spending more than $1.4 million of company money on personal expenses.

North of Chicago, the city's skyscrapers give way to the lakefront suburbs of the North Shore, which boast elegant homes and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Kenilworth, one of Illinois' 5 safest suburbs, was the last North Shore community to be developed in the late 19th century. It was specifically planned as an upscale suburb and envisioned as a charming, English-inspired village. Tucked...

A mob of teenagers swarmed Chicago’s Hyde Park on March 30, jumping onto cars and running through the streets. Multiple vehicles were damaged during the incident and neighbors said the mob did not leave the area for hours, Fox 32 reported on March 31. When speaking of the state...

A homeowner shot and killed a man early Monday morning in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood after the man allegedly entered a residence and charged at the homeowner. ABC 7 reported that the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Chicago 32 noted that police responded to a report of a person...