Not only were people in the Austin community trying to push water out of their homes, but Chicago area plumbers also responded to numerous calls late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.

Nine people were killed and 40 others were injured in citywide violence over the holiday weekend, making it the least violent Fourth of July weekend in at least six years. The weekend runs from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Monday, meaning late Wednesday’s mass shooting — which left four dead and 14 others injured — was not counted in the total.

Chicago's Fourth of July weekend reportedly marred by violence with over 50 shootings, six fatalities, and multiple mass incidents across South Side, West Side and Lake View area.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.

The lawsuit, filed by 66 cities, challenges President Donald Trump's administration initiatives that seek to withhold federal funding from cities that prohibit their police officers and other employees from enforcing federal civil immigration laws.

Financial problems are piling up at Chicago Public Schools, amid the district’s growing budget deficit and more cuts from the federal government. Now, the Chicago Teachers

The Chicago Bears appear to be moving ahead with their new stadium design process. The team, in an email to season ticket holders this week, offered up a series of proposed seating arrangements - and prices - for season tickets in their new facility.

The Chicago resident sounds like a lottery winner, and in some ways she is. The single mother of two is one of a number of first-time buyers in the city who have been able to purchase new homes for under $300,000 in areas where they would normally cost over $500,000.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Police Department has a new support center to help monitor and respond to CTA related crimes. According to CPD's latest numbers, there is a slight increase in reported CTA crimes this year compared to this time last year.