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Chicago's ‘rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
A Chicago sidewalk landmark some affectionately call the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged.
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Leftover candy from Halloween? Here's what to do with it
Did you receive more Halloween candy than you expected? Before you think about eating it all or throwing it away, consider options to donate it and share the Halloween cheer.
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104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after record-breaking skydive
Dorothy Hoffner, a lifelong Chicagoan and centenarian who recently set a world record for being the oldest person to ever participate in a tandem skydive, has passed away just a week after her incredible jump.
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This football fan roasted their team with a license plate. Or did they?
Images have surfaced showing someone in Illinois driving around with a Chicago Bears-themed license plate that reads “WESUCK,” but is the plate legitimate?
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WATCH: 104-year-old Chicago woman sets world record for oldest tandem skydive
A 104-year-old Chicago woman is believed to have set a record for being the oldest person in the world to tandem skydive out of an airplane over the weekend.
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Here's how you can get some pumpkin spice ahead of Starbucks' fall menu release
This fall season marks 20 years since Starbucks created the Pumpkin Spice Latte and although the season hasn’t started yet, you can get your first sip of the season early.
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The owner of the Chicago sandwich shop that inspired ‘The Bear' hasn't watched the show. Here's why
The hit FX series “The Bear” has garnered millions of viewers across the country and beyond, but a Chicago sandwich shop owner — who has close ties to the show — isn’t one of them.
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An American Airlines Pilot Surprised Passengers on Mother's Day With a Touching Gesture
Captain Russ Wayant has been handing out roses to female passengers in celebration of Mother’s Day for the past 11 years.
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‘Look at This Guy!': Kayakers Spot Giant Snapping Turtle in Chicago River
Two kayakers spotted a giant snapping turtle in the Chicago River recently and filmed their encounter in a video that’s gaining attention not just for the size of the “Chonkosaurus,” but also for their hilarious commentary.
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Woman Stabbed on Chicago Train Platform Named Attacker Before Dying, Police Say
A Chicago man has been charged with fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend on a CTA train platform early Saturday morning in the Loop, according to authorities.
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Firefighter's 3 Children, Wife Die After Chicago House Fire
Two of a Chicago firefighter’s children have died from injuries sustained in a house fire that also claimed the lives of their mother and brother earlier this week, according to authorities.