Chicago IL

Nearly a century of barbecue history can hide behind an unassuming roadside exterior. This longtime Illinois favorite has been feeding generations since 1930, building its reputation on slow-roasted meats, hearty sandwiches, and a signature sauce that regulars never forget. The appeal goes beyond nostalgia. Families re

After several residents complained about getting parking tickets in the midst of a long power outage that cost them hundreds of dollars in lost groceries and other hardships, the City of Evanston voided all tickets that were issued Tuesday. Storms on Monday left Evanston with downed trees and several thousand...

Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a smoke shop in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

A gas station was damaged in an attempted crash-and-grab Thursday morning, Chicago police said.

Illinois has produced an extraordinary range of musical talent, shaped by the blues clubs of Chicago, the soulful traditions of gospel, and the creative energy of communities across the Prairie State. From legendary rock performers and jazz innovators to pop superstars, country favorites, and influential rappers, Illin

Chicago Public School student Nancy Alexander was raped over several years by her teacher in 1970s and 1980s, leaving her pregnant with her abuser's child at just 15 years old. Through tracking down her abuser's family and a subsequent DNA test, Alexander found there is a 99.79% probability her daughter...

Biting into one of Albano’s Pizzeria’s famous giant pizza puffs is enough to understand why hungry customers keep making the trip to Cicero. This longtime neighborhood favorite has built a loyal following with oversized comfort-food classics, serving golden, crispy pizza puffs alongside thin-crust pizzas, hearty Italia

One person was killed and another injured in a crash in Hillside Thursday morning, police said.

Two 15-year-old boys were shot in Calumet Heights on Wednesday night.

Two rounds of storms impacted all of the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.