After years of pushing a Las Vegas-style casino to boost tourism and much-needed revenue, Chicago’s leaders seemingly hit the jackpot when Illinois lawmakers approved one as part of a massive gambling expansion.

On March 15, 2012, Rod Blagojevich entered the facility known as FCI Englewood in the Colorado foothills. And no one has heard from him since. Until now.

It’s an age-old question for Thanksgiving Day drivers: When is the best time to leave the house to avoid traffic?

The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Nov. 12, 2019. 

At least four people were taken into custody after incidents during a large protest outside Chicago’s Trump Tower Monday amid the president’s first visit to the city since his inauguration, authorities said.

Thousands of protesters gathered outside Chicago’s Trump Tower Monday amid the president’s first visit to the city since his inauguration.

While speaking in Chicago to the International Association of Police Chiefs, President Donald Trump ripped Chicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson, who did not attend the president’s remarks.

One person was killed when a vehicle crashed into McCormick Place and caught fire during a possible drag race Saturday in the South Loop, authorities said.

On Sunday, thousands of runners from around the world will descend on Chicago for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. But this year brings with it an exciting twist.

There is discussion in Springfield about expanding the restaurant tax in Chicago.

There’s talk of expanding the city’s restaurant tax, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot is speaking out. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford breaks down the story. 

A rare and beautiful phenomenon was snapped above a New Jersey beach this Memorial Day weekend, and it’s captured the imaginations of thousands on social media.

Though tickets are mostly sold out for this weekend’s immersive, five-day “Star Wars Celebration” in Chicago, fans can find other ways to celebrate in the city thanks to a series of after-parties and side events.