Woman possibly goes into labor on I-355, Illinois State Police say
A woman possibly went into labor on the side of the road on I-355 Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police said.
DePaul, Northwestern, University of Chicago among schools cutting jobs
DePaul University is the latest Chicago-area school to announce job cuts, part of a growing trend across higher education as universities grapple with enrollment declines, rising costs and federal funding uncertainty. DePaul confirmed it has laid off 114 staff members, roughly 7% of its workforce, citing what it...
New report warns that Illinois could face electricity shortages, soaring bills
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Driver goes into cardiac arrest, crashes on I-94 in north suburbs, officials say
A driver crashed after going into cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning on the Edens Expressway, officials said.
19-Year-Old Ph.D. Makes History as Youngest Sigma Gamma Rho Graduate Chapter Member
At just 19 years old, Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman has added another historic milestone. The Chicago-born academic prodigy has officially become the youngest member ever inducted into the Delta Sigma Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., marking a first in the chapter’s nearly 100-year history....
Netflix to turn Chicago family’s viral reunion story into movie with big actors
The true story of a Chicago mother and son who reunited after decades apart is now being made into a Netflix movie starring big names. The new movie, "Tis So Sweet," will tell a story of family and forgiveness that may sound familiar to NBC Chicago viewers. NBC Chicago's Regina...
Data centers driving up electric bills; some suburbs now putting them on hold
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Two men charged in armed robbery on CTA bus on South Side, police say
CHICAGO - Two men have been charged after allegedly robbing a passenger at knifepoint on a CTA bus Monday on the South Side, Chicago police said. The robbery occurred in the 2500 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A 26-year-old man told officers he was riding the...
Community on Alert as 15-Year-Old Adam Reyes Remains Missing in Chicago
The Chicago community is growing increasingly concerned as 15-year-old Adam Reyes has been reported missing since December 13, 2025. Coming from the 5300 block of W. Berteau, Reyes was last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Chicago Police Department. At the time of his...
Billionaire Sells Off Entire Chicago Portfolio and Relocates to Florida
Ken Griffin is finally done with Chicago. The billionaire founder of Citadel just found a buyer for his last property in the city, a 67th-floor penthouse he has owned for 25 years. He moved his hedge fund to Miami in 2022, citing crime that included bullet holes in his building...
