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4 school districts in Illinois have landed a spot in the top 10 best districts in the country on a list released by Niche.

Video in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood Thursday showed a car burst into flames, grinding nearby traffic to a halt.

With Asian American Pacific Islander Month celebrated in May, NBC Chicago’s Food Guy is diving into cuisine throughout the region this month.

NBC 5 Investigates has learned how the confessed shooter from Chicago managed to fly from O’Hare International Airport to Washington, D.C. with the gun that he would use Wednesday evening to open fire on people leaving the Capitol Jewish Museum.

The father of an American woman killed as she and her boyfriend left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. Wednesday night spoke to NBC News just hours after learning of his daughter’s tragic death.

The schools district has confirmed a third teacher was removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave.

Southwest Airlines will soon start charging for checked bags, a significant change for the airline known for their free checked luggage policy.

After temperatures over 90 degrees seared the Chicago area last week, the region’s temperatures have plummeted to well below average, with chilly, rainy conditions felt throughout this week.

Authorities are investigating what led to the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., which killed two Israeli Embassy staff members, using comments made by the alleged gunman during his arrest and potential writings that surfaced online.

Political reaction to the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, D.C. has been swift, with both sides of the aisle condemning what happened.

The fourth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is set for another year in the Windy City, and organizers are calling for volunteers.

The gun a Chicago man would use on Wednesday night to fire 21 shots during an ambush outside the Capitol Jewish Museum was not a secret weapon.

Big concerts, including Paul Simon and Vince Gill, and festivals, from Sueños Music festival to Randolph Street Market, plus comedy and more

The Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field are set to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game according to a report, marking the first Midsummer Classic hosted on the North Side since 1990.