A banded sandhill crane in Hoffman Estates. Ken Maggiore Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. WILD OF THE WEEK ...

Officers found the man lying on the ground in an alley with multiple gunshot wounds. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

Timothy Toczylowski, 77, was pronounced dead after an explosion at his home Tuesday night in the 23500 block of North ...

A 12-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were shot about 9:20 p.m. in the 500 block of East 31st Street. A 16-year-old boy was ...

I already have so many expectations of myself,” Crochet said. “In a moment like this, I like to think that I thrive in it." ...

The third annual event, hosted by the Chicago Park District, included a full-course meal, a live DJ and other entertainment.

Chicago, which has an observation deck and bar on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, announced the purchase of ...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 07: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double during the second inning of a baseball game ...

McMichael chose Jarrett Payton, the WGN broadcaster and son of Bears legend Walter Payton, to introduce him at the ceremony.

Providence took the lead in the top of the seventh. Eddie Olstza led up with a single to left. Jenner sacrificed him over the ...

Jonathan Cannon got word that he was returning to the majors Wednesday night. The right-hander was recalled and right-hander ...

Denise Washington stands with the prom photo of her 19-year-old daughter, Princess Bell, outside the family’s South Side home ...