Chicago IL

ENGLEWOOD — Tamar Manasseh was home sick with pneumonia Monday when she received a call from a volunteer at the Block Academy. Manasseh, founder of Mothers Against Senseless Killings, established the community resource center out of shipping containers at the corner of 7500 S. Stewart Ave. in 2019. The MASK Block...

Cook County investigators found nearly $3 million in allegedly stolen retail goods while tracking a Target cargo trailer stolen in Joliet, Ill. The recovered merchandise included products from multiple retailers and was linked to thefts in several states. Illinois ranks third nationally for cargo theft as industry...

BP, which operates an oil refinery in northwest Indiana will lockout union workers starting Thursday, according to multiple published reports, including CBS News.

Imagine a bar where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails without the hangover. Chicago’s just launched something fresh and exciting!

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about Lisa’s financial experience during recovery from her fall. Terry shares how people are rarely financially prepared for life-altering moments and how people can organize their finances to prevent issues if something where...

City leaders and Lyft say Divvy will stay affordable for many riders in 2026 even as new rate increases take hold, with plans to expand the bike and scooter network by adding more than 200 stations across the city.

When a craving for tender corned beef, buttery potatoes, and soft cabbage hits, not just any plate will do. Across Illinois, a mix of Irish pubs, neighborhood taverns, and longtime local favorites serve versions worth planning a trip around. I pulled together restaurants with strong local reputations, real locations,...

Cook County judges have been quietly handing some of the county's most sensitive criminal cases to outside lawyers, and the bills are piling up. Those fees, paid by taxpayers, are sparking pointed questions about who is watching the money and how conflicts of interest are handled. According to the Chicago...

Oak Park’s plan to acquire the U.S. Bank building on Madison Street is in the hands of state lawmakers, and the first vote in Springfield on the matter may come soon. Oak Park’s village board voted in January to start the “quick take” process for 11 Madison St. with the plan of acquiring the bank location so it could...

MORGAN PARK — A Morgan Park mom is challenging longtime Alderman Matt O’Shea in next year’s City Council race. Melanie Stathis launched her campaign for 19th Ward alderperson on March 3 at Horse Thief Hollow, 10426 S. Western Ave., with family, friends and supporters in attendance. She said she was inspired to launch...