Mexican Independence celebration could return to downtown Chicago
After leaving downtown Chicago more than 10 years ago, a popular Mexican Independence Day celebration might be coming to Grant Park. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Millions of birds will migrate over Illinois in the coming days. Here's what to know
Each year, thousands of birds are killed during migrations when they strike buildings and power lines, with experts urging the public to take steps to protect their health and safety.
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Wilmette's massive Wayfair store and restaurant to open later this month
At 150,000 square-feet, the store in Eden’s Plaza will be Wayfair’s first “large-format” store. It will also feature an on-site restaurant called “The Porch”... -
U of Chicago releases statement about encampment after talks with protesters ‘suspended'
As Pro-Palestine encampments at college campuses across the country continue, the University of Chicago said talks between protesters and the school have been suspended as the University called the pr... -
Hit-and-run driver seriously injures woman in Bucktown crosswalk
Chicago police on Sunday were looking to locate the hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in the city’s Bucktown neighborhood, officials said. In an alert to residents, police said a pedestrian ...