Local News
in Chicago, IL

Mexicos projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday night that her two competitors had called her and conceded her victory.

At least 16 people have been shot, one fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.

A carnival was shut down early in the south suburbs Sunday evening after a large fight broke out. Posens mayor told ABC7 that civil unrest broke out around 6 p.m. and the unrest continued for almost two hours.

CHICAGO A child has died after they were hit by a pickup truck on the citys South Side on Sunday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the crash unfolded just before 5:30 p.m., in the 8100 block of South Harper Avenue, in Avalon Park. Officers say a pickup truck was traveling westbound in the area ...

CHICAGO On Sunday, long lines stretched around the block outside Chicagos Mexican Consulate as more than 1,000 Mexican nationals came out to vote in person for the 2024 presidential election. Voters who waited in the hours-long lines said they were frustrated and upset by the situation. Some said they had waited in line for ...

Marshall Washington, a 47-year-old man who may need medical attention, has been missing since May 27 and officers are asking anyone with information to contact police.

Paramount debuted its docuseries lionizing Lollapalooza while HBO rolled out the belated sequel to its celebrated 2015 true crime documentary The Jinx. Im not sure who makes for a more unreliable narrator: Robert Durst, the convicted murderer at the center of The Jinx, or the producers of Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza. The festivals long-standing The post Review: Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza Miniseries appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Money, money, money After blowing past a self-imposed May 24 deadline to wrap up the state budget for the 2025 fiscal year, lawmakers closed out the spring legislative session in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It took state representatives three tries, but the House finally signed off on the $53.1 billion spending plan just The post Recapping the Illinois General Assemblys spring legislative session appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Meeting new people can be a pain. Even dating and hookup apps can be a hassle if you want to connect with someone right away. This is where a trusty phone chat line comes into play. The only problem is some phone chat lines can bebrutally expensive. On top of that, it can be difficult The post Best Phone Chat Line Numbers with Free Trials in 2024 appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Voters cast ballots at consular offices around the world in a historic election where Mexico is set to elect its first female president.

Mexicans will likely choose the first female president in the countrys history Sunday between a former academic who promises to further the current leaders populist policies and an ex-senator and tech entrepreneur who pledges to up the fight against deadly drug cartels.

Homer Township supervisor Steve Balich ordered the U.S. flag flown upside down outside the township offices as a symbol of national distress following ex-President Donald Trumps convictions.

Elgin Academy graduated their 185th and final senior class Saturday. The school will close after a special summer session following dwindling enrollment and budget shortfalls.

Illinois has more than 30 state symbols. Some are easily recognizable, like the state flag and others are more niche, like the state pie pumpkin or the state snack food popcorn.

Thousands of qualifying suburban parents could receive an income tax break next year due to the states first child tax credit included in the upcoming state budget.

Three people riding in a hot air balloon were injured, two critically, after sustaining electric shock injuries on Sunday evening in Northwest Indiana, according to authorities.

Family members on Sunday evening identified the 4-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a pickup in Chicagos Grand Crossing neighborhood, authorities said. The incident was reported at around 5:24 p.m. in the 8100 block of South Harper, according to Chicago police. A pickup truck traveling westbound was attempting to turn northbound when it struck a 4-year-old boy, identified...

Barnes and Nobles summer reading program is back in full swing this summer, with kids getting an opportunity to earn a free book.

Scott Waguespack is the Alderman of Chicagos 32nd Ward. He joins Steve to talk about the recent events surrounding the head of CTA, Dorval R. Carter, Jr,, rebuking the criticisms of his performance as a race issue.

Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to talk about legal issues when it comes to planning trips and changes that are coming.

Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about her life and upcoming events for the summer.