Strawdog Theatre Company's Hugen Hall Announces The World Premiere of Rudolph Mate's Film D.O.A., March 5-April 5

The 1950 Film Noir Classic about a Doomed Man's Quest to Find Out Who has Poisoned Him is Adapted and Directed by Elizabeth Lovelady

Group Invites Community Input on Restroom Signs for Trans* and Gender Nonconforming People

Chicago Restroom Access Group says changing signs will create safer public restrooms.

Woman Jumps to Her Death from Chicago Skyway

Skyway bridge shut down Monday afternoon as police investigate and Coast Guard retrieves her from the frozen river.

Strawdog Theatre Company Presents A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Lauren Yee's IN A WORD

Grief and Humor Collide in a New Dark Comedy from the Author of the Hit Samsara Directed by Jess McLeod

UPDATE: Man Missing from Uptown Found Safe

Family gives happy update about Mark Bartishell.

Chicago Tourist Murdered on Vacation in Belize

Anne Swaney was an executive producer at ABC 7 Chicago for the online news operation. She was vacationing at a popular tourist spot.

Walmart Stores Closing: List of All Locations to be Shuttered, Including 2 in Chicago

290 Illinois stores spared as the world's biggest retailer announces closings. About 16,000 employees will be affected.

Lincoln Park Teacher Charged for Having Sex with 15-Year-Old Boy: Police

Lincoln Park High School history teacher met youth on the Internet this past fall, police said.

Watch: Judge Releases Video Showing Police Shooting Teen in 2013

Family says video contradicts officer's statements that 17-year-old Cedrick Chatman was armed and pointing a dark object at cops.

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries Presents Lester's Dreadful Sweaters, A World Premiere Musical Based on Book by K.G. Campbell

Plus Performance with Touch Tour and Audio Description on March 26, Open Captioning on April 2, and Autism-Friendly Performance on April 17

City Will Not Block Release of Cedrick Chatman Police Shooting Video

City wants to be more "transparent" and release video of 2013 police shooting.

Porchlight Music Theatre's Porchlight Revisits... "Lost" Musicals in Staged Concert Series Continues With "Applause"

Jeff Award-winner Heidi Kettenring Makes her Porchlight Music Theatre Debut with Christopher Pazdernik Directing/Choreographing

'Jack and Jill' Prize For the Fastest Up Cricket Hill

CARA and Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler race offers reward for the quickest man and woman to make it up and down Lincoln Park's steepest hill.

Lakeview Pantry Names New Executive Director

Kellie O’Connell has joined Lakeview Pantry, one of Chicago's largest food pantries, as its new executive director.

Fair Trade Productions Presents NEW COUNTRY

ILLINOIS NATIVE MARK ROBERTS, CREATOR OF HIT TV SITCOM MIKE & MOLLY, DEBUTS MIDWEST PREMIERE OF COMEDY NEW COUNTRY

Cabrini-Green Could See More Public Housing

Nearly 1,000 mixed-income housing units could be part of new plan to develop area once known for crime ridden high-rises.

Whose Igloo is This?

Giant winter house built from chunks of ice stands at Wacker and Columbus in Chicago and mystifies passersby.

Alley Blow Out Sale last day 1/19, All leather jackets $49, All shoes $25

Deal of the decade at The Alley store, owner expected to lose $100,000 on sale next 10 days

The Alley final day January 19th, Funeral Party 1/16

The Alley Store final day January 19th

Win A Valentine's Day Wedding on the Willis Tower Skydeck

Four lucky couples will win a 15-minute wedding or vow renewal ceremony on the famed Ledge 1,353 feet above the city.

Rauner Says He Would 'Probably Sign' Mayor Recall Bill: Reports

Meanwhile, Rep. LaShawn Ford's proposed bill is picking up steam in Illinois State Legislature.

Lakeview Woman Celebrates 109th Birthday

Daisy Driss was around the last time the Cubs won the World Series...and the time before that.

DUI Patrol Coming to 19th Police District This Weekend

Chicago police will be monitoring traffic for signs of impaired driving, speeding and safety belt violations.

Cheesie's Opens in Wicker Park on New Year's Eve

Popular late-night stop expands with third and largest location.

VIDEO: Dog Choked to Death by Staff at Chicago Pound

The Better Government Association sued the city to obtain this video. The city fought the BGA for 18 months to prevent its release.

Jason Van Dyke Pleads Not Guilty to First-Degree Murder

The Chicago police officer who fired 16 shots into 17-year-old Laquan McDonald appeared in court briefly Tuesday for arraignment.

Chicago Cubs Hiring for Several Positions

The team is looking to add to its staff in a variety of spots.

Chicago's New Year's Eve Celebration No Longer Free

Fan who planned to attend Chi-Town Rising: 'What a load of crap.'

Target to Open in Lakeview, Lincoln Park in 2016

National retailer plans two openings within a mile of each other.

Grandmother 'Tragically Killed' in Accidental Police Shooting: Chicago PD

Police also shot and killed a young man, reportedly mentally anguished, who was threatening his dad with a baseball bat early Saturday.

Drunken Driver Killed Pregnant Woman on Christmas Eve: Police

Her baby boy survived. 22-year-old Chicago man faces felony charges.

Gallery: Chicagoland Christmas in Photos

Snapshots and historic photos of Christmas in Chicago and the suburbs. (And you won't believe who's wearing the Santa suit.)

FedEx Not as Swift as Santa, Must Deliver on Christmas Day

FedEx Express offices will also be open Friday for four hours.

Christmas Eve Day Protesters 'Shop for a New Mayor'

VIDEOS: Protesters tangled with police in a "Black Christmas" protest to disrupt last-minute shoppers and keep heat on Chicago's mayor.

Workout in the Morning for Increased Benefits

Can working out in the AM be better for your health? Learn the benefits of morning workouts and use these tips for starting a healthy habit.

Lakeview Obituary: Dr. Charles W. Samet

A service will take place Friday in Skokie.

7 Chicago Restaurants Named Best in The World

A ranking by the French Foreign Ministry named these Chicago restaurants some of the best in the world.

Public Vote Names 6-Month-Old Dolphin at Shedd Aquarium

The aquarium gave voters two names, Makoa and Kolohe, to choose from.

Chicago Public Schools Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Eight teachers said they were fired after becoming pregnant or returning from pregnancies between 2009 and 2012 at Scammon Elementary.

Chicago Park District Hosts Teen Job Fair at Soldier Field, Sat., Dec. 19

Teens can connect with summer employers, get resume and interview tips, and watch a career fashion show with WGCI's Kendra G.