The sentencing hearing for Robert Crimo III, 24, began Wednesday morning at the Lake County Courthouse more than a month ...

In a March 27 executive order, President Donald Trump alleged that Smithsonian exhibits had disparaged the nation’s history ...

The 40-member task force will be charged with developing “Chicago’s first comprehensive reparations study, a critical step ...

Captain David Meyer, 54, died from injuries after a garage collapsed from a West Side fire early Wednesday morning. He joined ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he will not seek a sixth term in the U.S. Senate, setting off a scramble for a rare ...

U.S. District Court Judge John F. Kness granted federal prosecutors’ request to hold an evidentiary hearing about whether the ...

WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Riot Fest has announced its lineup for the three-day rock festival's 20th anniversary year with headliners Green Day, ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has made supporting LGBTQ rights a regular part of his platform as governor, including speaking at dinner ...

Leaders from several Illinois universities signed onto a public statement Tuesday, alongside more than 200 university leaders ...

The Emanuel administration had immense disdain for public education, particularly for Black, Brown and poor children, and he ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra took their place on stage for three performances led by visiting conductor Jaap van Zweden.