Two days after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance confronted Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over plans for peace in a tense televised meeting, hundreds of Chicagoans gathered in front of Water Tower on Sunday afternoon in support of democracy in war-torn Eastern European country.
The art and science of turning tree sap into sweet delight was celebrated over the weekend at Maple Sugaring Days hosted by the Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles.
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning appears to have caused the deaths of two teenagers found early Sunday morning in a locked car in Hoffman Estates, police said.
Ryan Donato had two goals and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and two assists and Lukas Reichel, Wyatt Kaiser and Patrick Maroon also scored.
The 40th annual Jazz in the Meadows music festival took place Saturday at Rolling Meadows High School, with performances from up to 50 schools.
Around 550 people, some wearing elaborate costumes and others wearing only swimsuits, jumped into icy waters during the Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich Saturday. The annual event raises funds for cancer patients.
The Chicago Bears have resumed studies and begun to refine plans for a potential $5 billion redevelopment of the former Arlington Park racetrack site. The team’s consultants had paused work due to a property tax dispute, which was resolved through a recent agreement with local school districts.
President Donald Trump’s opposition to electric vehicles is problematic for Illinois businesses banking on federal support, even as the state continues expanding EV infrastructure.
Kane County children who are victims of crime may find some comfort in the child advocacy center’s newly sworn-in four-legged member.
This flu season has been brutal nationally, and though Illinois is faring better than some of its neighbors, experts say if you still haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late.