2nd body recovered after Chicago River boat crash June 29, 2019 12:24 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois conservation officers say divers have recovered a body believed to be that of a…
Search suspended for 3 missing after boat crashed, killing 1 June 27, 2019 11:29 am|CHICAGO (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search for three boaters reported missing after a…
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2019 11:46 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Thousands of revelers lined the streets to watch the Chicago River being dyed green for…
Proposed Lincoln Yards development gets zoning change boost March 14, 2019 11:22 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s City Council has approved zoning changes that will allow developer Sterling Bay to build…
Chicago River advocates get grant to clear invasive species November 26, 2018 3:35 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago River wildlife will benefit from a grant of more than $240,000.
River advocates: Canoeing, kayaking encourage stewardship August 20, 2018 11:44 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago environmental group says activities such as river canoeing and kayaking encourages stewardship.
Trump Tower operators sued over water release into river August 15, 2018 11:24 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ attorney general is suing the operators of Trump International Hotel and Tower for removing…
City of Chicago evicts homeless from downtown camp June 12, 2018 12:50 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Dozens of Chicago’s homeless have been forced to pack up their belongings and leave an…
Hundreds mourning Chicago diver who died during river search June 5, 2018 11:38 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Hundreds of firefighters and other mourners are gathering for the funeral of a Chicago Fire…
The Latest: Fire department awaits autopsy on diver May 29, 2018 3:00 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the death of a Chicago Fire Department diver who was searching for…
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo marks 150th anniversary May 19, 2018 12:40 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a new exhibit that chronicle’s…
Man falls to death in Chicago from 21st floor of building March 18, 2018 12:31 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a 24-year-old man fell to his death from the 21st floor of a…
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2018 12:22 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago River has been dyed a bright shade of green, kicking off the city’s…
More of Chicago River to be dyed green this St. Pat’s Day March 15, 2018 11:39 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers say they’re extending the length of the Chicago River…
Armed private security guards hitting Chicago streets March 2, 2018 1:00 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Armed security guards are starting to patrol a popular shopping area in downtown Chicago.
Thunderstorms bring flash flooding to parts of Chicago area July 13, 2017 12:14 pm|MUNDELEIN, Ill. (AP) — A line of thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois bringing flooding that forced the evacuation of…
Giant deer sculpture on display along Chicago’s riverfront June 28, 2017 8:25 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Visitors to Chicago’s downtown riverfront will be able to see a new public art sculpture featuring…
Chicago drafts vision for trails, swimming along 3 rivers August 18, 2016 12:38 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago has drafted expansive recommendations for more trails and recreational options on…