College Students, Inmates, Nun: Unique Book Club Meets At Chicago Jail

At the Cook County Jail, inmates discuss books with DePaul University students and well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean.

Measles Cases Grow To 67 In Chicago, Suburban Cook County

The Chicago Department of Public Health and its partners release a list of public venues where exposure to measles may have occurred.

Chicago's Response To Migrant Influx Stirs Longstanding Frustrations

Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants.

Cook County Medical Examiner Hosts 'Missing Persons Day' Saturday

Families looking for missing loved ones can connect to experts and resources at the "Missing Persons Day" event Saturday, April 20.

New Leader Of Jesse Jackson's Civil Rights Group Steps Down

The Rev. Frederick Haynes III said he submitted a letter with his resignation as head of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Save 20% On Forest Preserve's New Youth, Toddler Apparel Line

Stock up on merchandise at OutsiderThreads.com to save 20% through April 28. All proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.

Hunger Resource Network Distributes Another 120,000 Pounds of Chicken

Hunger Resource Network takes another big step to help lessen hunger among food insecure households across Chicagoland

The P4 Companies (P4) Name Steve Vitale as Next President

Effective Friday, March 22, Vitale will continue the company’s legacy of excellence in the security industry.

Lincoln Park Community Services Hosts Annual METAMORPHOSIS Spring Gala

Celebrating Life Transformations While Honoring Longtime Supporters

Chicago Archbishop Cupich Turns 75, Submits Resignation Letter To Pope Francis

It's now up to Pope Francis whether he'll accept or refuse his resignation.

Shop Forest Preserve's New OutsiderThreads.com Site, Get 20% Off

Support The Nature Foundation of Will County by buying nature-themed apparel. The 20% off sale runs through March 14. So, stock up today!

Lincoln Park Community Services Selected as Beneficiary for CAB 2024

Northwestern Kellogg School of Management Shares Cash Grant for LPCS Impactful Mission

$500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Chicago

The winning ticket was a $10 scratch-off for the $100,000,000 Ca$h Spectacular.

Sign up for a workshop now to become a successful beekeeper by summer

The registration deadline for the Forest Preserve District's Introduction to Successful Beekeeping Workshop is Feb. 14.

Village Treasure House awards record $305,000 in local agency grants

Grant funding provides alternate financial support for non-profit agencies serving families and individuals in crisis

Voting Is Open For Chicago's 'You Name A Snowplow' Contest

Residents have until Feb. 2 to vote on names for six new Department of Streets and Sanitation snowplows.

Chicago Rat Hole Wedding, Like Spot Itself, Takes On Life Of Its Own

Raj Sarathy moved his wedding to the Roscoe Village landmark in nine days, becoming the first person to tie the knot at the monument.

Doomsday Clock Stays At 90 Seconds To Midnight, Amid Many Threats

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists keeps the Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnigt, despite world being in moment of "historic danger."

Neighbors Restore Chicago Rat Hole After It Was Defaced By 'Vandal'

The 20-year-old sidewalk indentation in Roscoe Village was filled in with plaster or cement before neighbors came to the landmark's rescue.

Chicago's Great Lake Jumper Lives For Daily 'Glorious Moment'

Dan O'Conor has not allowed sub-zero temperatures to keep him from plunging into Lake Michigan and other water for 1,200 days since 2020.

After Viral Pic, Chicago Artist Says 'I Can't Be The Rat Hole Guy'

Winslow Dumaine's photo of the image of a rat indented into a local sidewalk has garnered more than 5 million views and 135,000 likes.

Chesterbrook Academy Students Donate Food and Toys to Those in Need

Students at the two schools held a food and toy drive to benefit the Humanitarian Service Project

Forest Preserve Seeks Landscape Architect, Construction Manager

Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled. Visit the Employment Page at ReconnectWithNature.org for more information.

Missing With No Memory: How Investigators Solved Seven Doe's Cold Case

Seven, a person with memory loss identified by investigators as Reba Bailey, was an Illinois woman who was missing since the 1970s.

'Birds in Art' exhibition begins Jan. 2 at Plum Creek

Chicago artist Doug Stapleton is among an international cast of artists featured in the exhibition, which runs through Feb. 25.

From Triple Organ Transplant to Summit Success

Sarah McPharlin's Triumph Over Adversity

NSYMCA & Alzheimer’s Association Partners for Y.E.S. Presentations

North Suburban YMCA will hold two virtual presentations on 1/11 & 1/18 featuring Alzheimer’s Association and Rush University Medical Center.

NSYMCA Celebrates the Season with their Annual Giveback Event

Volunteers come together to make "Blessing Bags" to help families experiencing homelessness.

Hunger Resource Network takes another big bite out of hunger

Thousands of families benefit from bi-annual distribution of frozen chicken to nearly 100 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters

Sea Otter Pup Found Alone In Alaska Has New Home At Shedd Aquarium

The aquarium team is filling the role of an otter mother to encourage the pup's healthy development.

Pritzker Halts Construction On Brighton Park Migrant Shelter

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he needs time to review an 800-page environmental report and to meet with EPA officials about site concerns.

Christmas on the Island

Blue Island Park District making the holidays bright with activities for the whole family

Pritzker Says Work To Begin On 2 Chicago Migrant Shelters

The state has pledged $65 million in funding for housing for 2,200 asylum seekers in Brighton Park and Little Village despite objections.

Support the Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago this #GivingTuesday

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan

Chicago Man Gets Early Retirement After Turning $10 Into $1 Million

The 68-year-old industrial mechanic won $1 million on a $10 Illinois Lottery scratch-off that he said will allow him to retire a year early.

Pritzker Orders IL Flags Flown At Half-Staff For Fallen Firefighter

The order carries through sundown Monday, the day of the funeral for Chicago firefighter Andrew Price.

$2M Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold At Chicago Gas Station

A lucky Illinois Lottery winner captured the biggest prize offered in the Stacks Of Cash game after purchasing the ticket at a BP station.

Pitch In Raises Funds at Annual Gala to Expand Mentoring Program

Storybook Gala Helps Support Mentoring Program while Honoring Former CPS CEO Janice Jackson

100+ Protesters Arrested By CPD While Calling For Peace In Gaza

Hundreds of protesters demanding a cease-fire blocked the entrance to the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Don’t Be a Scrooge! Register for Santa Hustle Chicago at Navy Pier!

The Kids Dash and 5K holiday fun will take place on Saturday, December 2, and event proceeds will benefit Cal’s Angels.