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How to check Chicago's air quality as smoky skies from Canadian wildfires blanket US
On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it’s a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across Canada and the U.S. stretching as far west as... -
Smoky haze blanketing US from Canada wildfires could last for days as wildfires rage
On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it’s a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across Canada and the U.S. stretching as far west as... -
Gurnee police warn residents after potential bear sighting
Gurnee police issued a warning to residents Wednesday morning after officials were alerted to the potential sighting of a black bear.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs $50.4 billion budget, highlighted by education investments
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the state’s $50.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year into law Wednesday, hailing it for being balanced and what he called its “transformative investments” i...
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Man charged after missing woman found dead in Logan Square home
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a missing 33-year-old woman whose body was found inside a Logan Square home, not far from where she was last seen, police said.
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Buildings in Merrillville apartment complex evacuated, shut down due to structural issues, poor living conditions
An apartment complex in Merrillville has been evacuated and shut down due to “unsafe living conditions” and structural issues, town officials announced Wednesday.
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CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Hazy Sunshine To Continue
Temps stay in the 70s for the rest of the work week.
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Red Clay Dance Company explores transformational power of land cultivation in upcoming performance
With their first performance coming up in Grant Park, the Red Clay Dance Company’s show aims to explore the transformational power of land cultivation.
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Bears' Kevin Warren, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Issue Statement as Team Explores Options
While the statement doesn’t directly mention Soldier Field or the future stadium for the Bears, it comes on the heels of the team saying their Arlington Park plans were “at risk”
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Medical billing errors are common and costly. Here's how to spot them before paying
Medical billing errors are a common problem that can be extremely costly for consumers, unless those errors are discovered and corrected before payment.
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Shedd Aquarium offers a free window into aquatic life after hours for Illinois residents
The Shedd Aquarium is offering a new summer treat for viewers to explore the popular museum – especially for those who are busy during the day.
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Bears CEO Kevin Warren and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issue statement as team explores options
The Chicago Bears last week announced they would be exploring other options outside of Arlington Heights following a tax hiccup, but could that mean Soldier Field is back in play?
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Chicago Fire welcomes Lionel Messi to MLS with a hype video
The Chicago Fire released a hype video welcoming Lionel Messi to the MLS and promoting their game against him and Inter Miami on Oct. 4.
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White Sox-Yankees game postponed due to air quality concerns in New York
The MLB announced the White Sox vs. Yankees game has been postponed. The postponement is a result of the hazardous air quality conditions in New York. Canada wildfires have caused the air quality to decrease significantly in New York, releasing a hazy, smoky environment in the city
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Illinois health officials warn of Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Chicago area
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday regarding a salmonella outbreak in the Chicago area that has been linked to ground beef.
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As debate over reproductive rights continues, vasectomies increase
It’s a procedure that takes about 15 minutes and studies and anecdotal evidence show vasectomies are growing in popularity.
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Where are wildfires in Canada? Is air quality dangerous in Chicago? Here's what to know
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across western provinces to Quebec, blanketing parts of the U.S. in smoke and haze. But how dangerous is the air and what should you know?
