Chicago IL

As people think ahead to 2026, certain American cities stand out for their exceptional wealth, high household incomes, and economic opportunity. These places feel prosperous, established, and often luxurious, where affluence is reflected in strong local economies and quality of life. Choosing to live in one often...

No injuries were reported following a blaze Tuesday night, Jan. 13, at a homeless encampment at the Eugene Field Park annex, 5103 N. Pulaski Road, and it’s not clear how many tents were destroyed. A propane tank reportedly was found in the area, and a large amount of debris...

A new store is slated for the Chicago suburbs: Amazon is expected to come to the Chicagoland area, according to local planning documents , and will bring customers a chance to shop from the company in person. The Village of Orland Park, located about 30 miles from downtown Chicago, posted on its Facebook earlier this...

If you’ve spent any amount of time around Chicago, you’ve almost certainly heard of Gene & Jude’s — the iconic hot dog stand that’s been slinging what many folks call the best hot dog in America since 1946.

You know that first bite of a crackly square that snaps, then melts with cheese and spice. That is the magic of Illinois tavern style, baked thin, sturdy, and perfect for sharing with a crowd. From South Side legends to suburban staples, these places keep the pans hot and the...

CHICAGO — A man is recovering in the hospital following a shooting and crash on the city’s West Side on Tuesday morning. Chicago police said the incident unfolded just after 8:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of South Ridgeway Avenue, in Little Village. According to police, the victim,...

CHICAGO - A Chicago nurse is accused of giving out fake Ozempic, the popular weight-loss drug. Federal prosecutors say Sharon Christine Sackman distributed counterfeit Ozempic to three people in Chicago in 2023. According to court filings, the drugs were labeled as Ozempic but not made by Novo Nordisk, the company...

Harold's Chicken CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the daughter of the iconic Chicago restaurant chain's founder, has died at age 55.

The Chicago-area surgeon accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband in Ohio faced a malpractice accusation just months before the killings.

ABC 7 Chicago reporter Samantha Chatman says a Chicago condo owner thought she had finally caught a break because Illinois’ new “squatter law” went into effect on January 1.