Lifestyle
Thousands Brave Icy Lake Michigan for Annual Polar Plunge
The 26th annual event raises over $1.5 million for Special Olympics Illinois.
Chicago Couple Pulls Off Dream Wedding in Just 4 Days After Mexico Plans Canceled
Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris rallied local vendors to make their wedding happen on short notice after violence erupted in their original destination.
North Side Wedding Walk Allows Couples to Plan Weddings in a Single Day
The second annual event featured multiple venues and nearly 100 vendors across Chicago's North and Near Northwest sides.
Crime
Pedestrian killed in I-55 crash in Chicago's southwest suburbs
Illinois State Police investigating incident that also involved 3-car collision
6 Injured in 3-Car Crash on Chicago's North Side
Police say a speeding car ran a red light, causing a collision that flipped an SUV and involved a third vehicle.
Two Chicago Police Cars Collide in North Lawndale
Three officers suffered minor injuries in the late-night crash
Politics
Chicago Officials Pitch $630M Plan for Post-Bears Soldier Field
Locals also mourn civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and worry about Mexico cartel violence
House Resolution Seeks to Rename Suburban Post Office for Fallen Soldier
Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. was killed during a military training exercise in Lithuania last year.
Chicago Selected as Finalist to Host 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions
The Windy City is one of five cities in the running to host the high-profile political events.
Weather
Chicago Braces for Warmer, Rainy Week Ahead
After a chilly weekend, temperatures set to rise with increased precipitation
Chicagoans Unlikely to See Rare Total Lunar Eclipse This Week
Cloudy skies and rain expected to obscure the celestial event.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Chicago Area
Gusts up to 45 mph expected until Friday afternoon
Sports
CM Punk wins in Blackhawks gear, Frondell scores impressive goal
The Chicago Blackhawks look to bounce back against the Utah Mammoth after a loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
CM Punk Honors Michael Jordan with Iconic Entrance at WWE Elimination Chamber
The Chicago-native wrestler paid tribute to the Bulls legend during his hometown event.
Cubs Lineup Features Conforto Debut, Ballesteros at DH
Imanaga on the mound as Cubs host crosstown rival White Sox
