New Illinois transportation chief hopes for ‘a good kind of disruption’
CHICAGO — Gia Biagi made her name building parks. Now, she’s leading the department that oversees more than 145,000 miles of ...
Boy, 6, dies, mother, 2 firefighters hurt after apartment fire in Chicago's West Rogers Park
The fire was believed to have started on the first floor and, according to fire officials, caused the back porches to ...
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New state transportation chief hopes for ‘a good kind of disruption’
The new secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation hopes to speed up projects around the state - even if it means ...
Removal of Gompers Park encampment delayed to next month, public safety concerns persist
A number of tents for the unhoused line Foster Avenue at Gompers Park. Community concerns are growing as little league baseball season approaches after drug paraphernalia and a knife were found in the ...
Raising Cane’s lease fills fast-food slot in Fulton Market
The national chicken fingers chain is answering demand for fast-casual dining as apartments sprout up in the neighborhood.
Highland Park council veteran faces political newcomers for half-term seat
The partial-term seat, formerly held by Jeff Hoobler, is currently held by Barisa Bruckman, who was appointed after Hoobler’s ...
5 people working to prevent Chicago violence profiled in WTTW docs
Adrian Rodriguez’s entire demeanor is disarming, from his handshake to neighborhood small talk. His currency in tamping down ...
Navy Pier hosting special Valentine's Day fireworks show. Here's what to know
Love is in the air -- and sky -- this Valentine's Day at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier. Cuddle up with your Valentine this ...
Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympic medalist, WWII hero, NATO leader with alumni awards
Among the OPRF alumni given Tradition of Excellence awards were an Olympic medalist, a World War II hero and a U.S. major ...