Each county in Illinois also has a sheriff. The sheriff is an elected position, and sheriffs serve a four-year term. Cook ...

Find answers to common questions about legal rights, public benefits, housing and Chicago’s sanctuary city policies all in ...

After the Van Vliet family lost their home in a fire, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Chicago Heights have helped them ...

Chicago is bracing for its most significant snowstorm ... there is a potential for several inches of snow in portions of northern IL and northwest IN." In another post, the weather office said ...

On this day in Chicago history, an infamous event unfolded on North Side that's reverberated for almost a century and has become an inextricable part of the city's identity to this day.

If you've come to Chicago for the pizza, head south of the West Loop to Little Italy. Also known as University Village because of its proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus ...

Over 800 properties in Chicago’s West and South Side neighborhoods are up for grabs as part of a bankruptcy sale. According ...

That's 46% cheaper than the city average of $194. Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third biggest city in the country, which is why the city’s car insurance rates tend to be higher than ...

Bicycles are the wheels for the planet, say cycling enthusiasts "Go to the slums, find out what in what condition people are staying. States do not have money to provide affordable housing and we ...

On a night when a legendary Illinois big man was honored for his contributions to the program and a current Illini big man was the driving force in a potentially season-shifting win, it wouldn't ...

A popular spectacle during the summertime, fireworks at Navy Pier return for a very special love-themed show on Valentine's Day. The stunning display of pyrotechnics is best viewed from the South ...

For months, residents near Chicago’s Gompers Park have raised concerns about a homeless encampment, saying it’s a safety and quality of life issue. Now, a youth baseball league, which utilizes the ...