
Live Radar: Track heavy rain, frequent lightning as storms continue
Storms Tuesday afternoon across the Chicago area have a marginal risk of turning strong to severe
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3 northern Illinois sheriff's deputies suffer burns in dynamite disposal operation
Three northern Illinois sheriff’s deputies injured while disposing of dynamite in neighboring Wisconsin remained hospitalized with burns Monday, authorities said. The deputies are being treated for bu... -
17-year-old boy struck and killed by vehicle in suburban Niles
A teenage boy died on Monday morning after being struck and killed by an SUV in north suburban Niles, authorities said. At around 2:29 a.m., officers with the Niles Police Department were called to th... -
Portillo's has branched into Florida and Texas, but where is it expanding next?
Portillo’s, the Chicago institution made famous for its Italian beef, hot dogs and chocolate cake shakes, has grown to around 70 restaurants in 10 states, and it’s far from done yet. Micha... -
Guinness Brewery to open this week in the West Loop. Here's a preview of the menu
Chicago’s giant new Guinness brewery in the West Loop is here — but it isn’t open just yet.