2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (259+ words) A 'high alert' for bird migration over the Chicago area remains in effect through Sunday night as tens of thousands of birds continue to fly over the region each night. The alert comes as millions of birds migrated over Illinois…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (177+ words) Chief Keef's tour kickoff performance in Chicago was postponed just 30 minutes before the South Side native was set to take the stage on Saturday. Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime "All previously purchased tickets will…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (182+ words) The Chicago Fire have unveiled a new kit this week that pays homage to their history as they look for a second MLS Cup title. The Fire, who are currently in the thick of the playoff hunt as they try…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (212+ words) It appears the last horse racing track in the Chicago area is closing for good. Hawthorne Race Course issued a statement on Friday after a bankruptcy sale was approved, describing the decision as a "tremendous loss." The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (826+ words) Taylor Farms now says an FDA test for cyclosporiasis yielded a false positive on its products, but what does that mean? Kate Chappell has the story. Illinois has been added to the list of states being investigated as part of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (122+ words) Riot Fest's highly anticipated 2026 lineup is officially out. The list of headliners for the September festival includes big-name artists like Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, Pierce the Veil and more. Other artists like Morrissey, Rise Against, Iggy Pop, Bad…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (341+ words) Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady has made history after he was named to the United States’ World Cup roster on Tuesday. Brady will be one of three goalkeepers joining the U.S. squad for the upcoming tournament, and after a strong…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (406+ words) Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine draws crowds everywhere it goes, and on Monday, in rolled into Watseka. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports. Editor's note: The video above captured Big Boy No. 4014 in Illinois during a prior visit. All-aboard: A one-million-pound…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...