Only halfway through the year, Illinois’ tornado tally matches record of 142
Illinois leads the rankings across the country, head and shoulders above the traditional Tornado Alley areas, according to NOAA.
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Near West Side man facing hate crime charge in Grant Park cross burning
A 21-year-old man has been charged with committing a hate crime, alongside a slew of other charges, in connection to the cross found burning in Grant Park last week, authorities...
Person in custody in connection to burning cross in Grant Park
A person is in custody in connection with a cross found burning near South Columbus Drive around 2:30 p.m. on June 9, police say.
Police: Suspected firework damages alderman’s home, no injuries
A firework broke a window at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s home early Saturday morning, Chicago Police said.
Puerto Rican People’s Parade marks 60 years since Division Street Riots
Parade floats and performers ushered in vibrant color, music and Puerto Rican culture along a half-mile stretch from Campbell Avenue to North Sacramento Avenue in Humboldt Park Saturday.
‘It’s just gone’: Communities reeling after tornadoes rip through Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes
Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and northwestern Indiana Thursday night.
4 injured in early morning Back of the Yards fire
An early morning fire Thursday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood left four people injured and more than a dozen displaced, fire officials said.
Burning cross found in Grant Park; South Side church offering $10K reward for information
“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is...
Meet the Chicago-area athletes and artist whose talent will be on display during the World Cup
Chicago Fire's Chris Brady is on the U.S. men's national team, while former Fire player Brian Gutiérrez and artist Brian Herrera bring a bit of Chicago to Mexico’s national team.
Chicago immigrant advocates decry ‘discriminatory restrictions’ ahead of World Cup
Local immigration advocates are calling for more welcoming visa policies for the World Cup tournament after members of the Iraqi national team were denied entry at O’Hare.