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The next full moon is coming up, but this one will be particularly special.

An “El Grito” festival is planned this weekend in Chicago, with thousands expected to attend Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Grant Park, Little Village and beyond. But what exactly does “El Grito” mean?

You might be wondering how to check your voter registration status in Illinois as the 2024 November election nears.

The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one month away, with this year’s race bringing the potential for more records to be broken.

Columbia College Chicago could cut or consolidate at least 18 “underperforming” majors from its curriculum citing financial reasons as it undergoes an “evaluation of programmatic offerings,” a lengthy announcement from the school said Thursday.

A person of interest was in custody and a vehicle was recovered after a hit-and-run incident in west suburban Northlake Wednesday left two teens riding bicycles hospitalized, police said.

Friday the 13th comes around at least once every year, and while many know of its “unlucky” reputation, not many know why.

Major changes are coming McDonald’s restaurant menus as the Chicago-based burger chain continues to “optimize” the way customers place orders, make payments and receive their food, according to a spokesperson.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face the Houston Texans this weekend for a Sunday Night Football primetime matchup. Here’s what to know about the big game.

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.