Art Institute, Field Museum and more – NBC Chicago
Time is running out for Illinois residents to visit some of Chicago's famed museums for free in 2023. But there's some good news, too: although many museums no longer have [...]
Chicago winter parking ban for 2023-24 begins Friday – NBC Chicago
Rethink your parking plans this winter: New Chicago parking rules will soon go into effect. Chicago’s annual Winter Overnight Parking Ban goes into effect Dec. 1, an announcement from the [...]
Edwin Espinoza, off-duty Chicago police officer, killed in Oak Lawn c…
An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Oak Lawn, Chicago police officials said. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the officer as [...]
Michigan Avenue’s Grand Lux Cafe to unexpectedly close this year – NB…
A Michigan Avenue staple, the Grand Lux Cafe made an unexpected announcement Thursday, revealing the restaurant plans to soon close its doors for good. The restaurant, which has been in [...]
Chicago police arrest 1 for allegedly throwing rocks at Gov. Pritzker…
Law enforcement have arrested a person who allegedly threw rocks at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's residence on Monday, breaking three windows, according to Illinois State Police. At around 9:41 a.m., [...]
Robberies at Loyola, DePaul prompt safety concerns among college stud…
From the University of Illinois Chicago to DePaul University and Loyola University, Chicago has recently seen an uptick in armed robberies on or near college campuses at all different times [...]
Fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston honored at back-to-scho…
A special back-to-school giveaway was held on Saturday afternoon in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood in memory of fallen police officer Areanah Preston. “It’s always been Areanah’s thing. She was a [...]
‘The Bean’ access will be limited starting Tuesday. Here’s why and wh…
Visitors looking to an up-close look of Chicago's iconic "Cloud Gate" sculpture, known to many as "The Bean," will likely have to wait several months. Starting Tuesday, access to the [...]
Polar Express returns to Chicago’s Union Station – NBC Chicago
Passengers can relive the magic of The Polar Express at Chicago Union Station this December with the punch of a golden ticket. Set to the sounds of the motion picture [...]
Toxic hammerhead worm could be in Illinois gardens. What to know – NB…
The hammerhead worm has been inching its way through news headlines, but is it dangerous and what should you do if you see one in Illinois? The hammerhead worm - [...]