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Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on Chicago this weekend as Mexican Independence Day and El Grito celebrations take place in Little Village and Grant Park.

Police in west suburban Northlake are searching for a driver who ran a stop sign Wednesday night and hit two children riding on bicycles before fleeing the scene. Both children were left seriously injured

Though daily operation at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has concluded for the season, those eager for some fall thrills are in luck, as this year’s Fright Fest officially launches at the park Saturday.

The Transportation Security Administration has proposed a new rule that could change what happens for travelers at the REAL ID deadline next year.

Police are looking for two gunmen in connection with separate robberies and home invasions that took place 15 minutes apart, including one that sparked a shootout early Thursday on the Southwest Side.

A dining option in Chinatown offers both traditional dishes as well as an extensive list of seafood dishes, including hot pot, according to NBC Chicago’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky.

Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center has released new guidance on the possibility of a La Niña weather pattern in the coming months, which could have an impact on fall and winter weather across the Chicago area.

A new poll spells trouble for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. It comes as several aldermen are calling for him to fire one of his top aides for previous remarks about police officers and the war in Gaza.

The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just over one month away. Thousands of runners are gearing up for one of the world’s largest marathons of the year, and they can never be too prepared. But what items can runners bring and not bring to the event? For runners and spectators alike, everyone will be required to pass through…...

As the 2024 U.S. elections near, cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a growing threat of generated images on the internet, also known as “deepfakes.”

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in accepted payment methods at DMVs across the state Thursday as his office efforts to “modernize technology and offer more convenient service.”

Project 2025 was again put under a spotlight during the Sept. 10 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, but what exactly is it and who is behind it?