Chicago-area heat maps show cities that'll be hit hardest by scorching temps

The Chicago area is set to see its hottest weather of the season this week, but which parts of the region will be most ...

Chicago advocates, immigrant families feel ‘relieved’ as Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and more recent ...

Chicago bloodshed leaves 3 dead, 15 shot days after Mayor Johnson launches new gun violence office

Three killed and a dozen hurt in Chicago shootings over the weekend, days after Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive ...

Afternoon Briefing: Reward offered for info in killing of CTA employee

Thomas Kevin Barlow, 57, was fatally shot about 4:15 a.m. yesterday in the 9900 block of South State Street, outside of the ...

Why is it so expensive to replace lead pipes in Chicago?

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19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea on Chicago’s parking meter controversy

Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state of the city’s parking meter deal and why he is ...

Car crashes into Far South Side home

CHICAGO — Emergency crews were called to the scene after a car crashed into a home on the city’s Far South Side overnight.