The 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Thursday, marking the start of a major holiday weekend as visitors and residents prepare for several days of celebrations across the city and surrounding suburbs. The long-running event, known for drawing tens of thousands of spectators, will once again fill the downtown corridor with floats, dancers, marching bands, specialty performers and an array of local and national talent. Organizers expect a strong turnout as families make

Chicago’s major airports are preparing for an exceptionally crowded holiday period, with officials projecting the busiest Thanksgiving travel week ever recorded across the city’s aviation system. The Chicago Department of Aviation reported that nearly two million passengers are expected to pass through O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport between Tuesday and Monday, December 1. The projection reflects a strong holiday travel surge fueled by both airline scheduli

Cook County property owners are finally set to receive their long-delayed second installment property tax bills, with officials confirming that 1.8 million bills are expected to be mailed by Friday. The bills, which are normally delivered during the summer, will carry a due date of December 15, marking the end of a months-long delay that left many residents uncertain about their financial planning for the year. The delay stems from an extensive modernization of Cook County’s aging

BROADVIEW, Ill. — The controversial fence surrounding the Broadview United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center has been removed, ending weeks of tension between federal officials, local authorities, and community members. The fence, which was erected amid rising protests and safety concerns, had become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement in the Chicago area. Late Tuesday evening, crews arrived with a flatbed truck carrying

Federal officers shot an armed person on Saturday morning in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood after their vehicle was rammed and boxed in by multiple cars, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The confrontation occurred around 10:30 a.m. near South California Avenue and West 35th Street during what officials described as a routine patrol. The incident has since escalated tensions between federal authorities and protesters already gathered in the city as part of ongoing

A video capturing a dramatic scene in downtown Chicago has gone viral, showing nearly ten Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in tactical gear chasing a food delivery worker through the streets. The clip has triggered heated debate online about immigration enforcement practices and the methods used during active operations in urban areas. The video was shared by Christopher Sweat, a media entrepreneur, who described the incident as briefly spiraling out of control. According

Wrigley Field is preparing for a historic night next summer as Chicago native John Mulaney will become the first comedian to ever headline a show at the iconic ballpark. The comedian announced his upcoming performance during a Chicago Cubs game, revealing that the event is set for July 11, 2026. While the official start time has not yet been shared, excitement is already building for what promises to be a landmark moment in both the venue’s and Mulaney’s career. Known

Hours after thousands of Chicago residents filled the streets to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, a disturbing hate incident unfolded outside the office of 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez. Chicago police confirmed that a dead rat and a threatening handwritten note were discovered at his office on Sunday evening. The message, described as derogatory and anti-immigrant, referred to undocumented immigrants as “vermin,” sparking outrage and concern across the community.

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Franklin Park, Illinois, ended in violence on Friday, leaving one suspect dead and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent hospitalized with severe injuries. The dramatic events unfolded less than 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and prompted school lockdowns and street closures in the area. According to officials, ICE agents were conducting targeted law enforcement activity in Franklin Park when they attempted to stop a veh

The FBI is urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to the capture of a serial bank robber who has targeted financial institutions across Chicago since early May. Authorities say the man, who remains unidentified, has carried out four successful robberies and attempted two others, all within a span of a few months. Investigators have labeled him armed and dangerous and are emphasizing the urgency of the search. According to officials, the pattern of crime

A burglary-turned-violent incident unfolded early Thursday morning on Chicago’s Northwest Side when a group of armed suspects rammed a vehicle into a GameStop storefront, leading to a police-involved shooting, an officer injury, and a citywide search for the culprits. The situation has since drawn attention from law enforcement and oversight agencies as the investigation continues. The incident occurred at approximately 4:26 a.m. in the 2900 block of West Addison Street, where

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is preparing to announce his retirement, marking the end of an era in Chicago politics. After serving for nearly three decades as the representative of the 7th Congressional District, Davis will step down and endorse State Representative LaShawn Ford as his preferred successor. According to sources close to the matter, the announcement will be made during a scheduled press conference on Thursday. This decision will reshape the upcoming race as several Democrat

A serious service disruption affected South Shore Line trains early Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train in Gary, Indiana. The incident prompted a full stop of several inbound trains heading toward Chicago, leaving many commuters facing delays at the start of their day. At around 6:10 a.m., the South Shore Line released an alert indicating that train operations were halted due to a pedestrian strike. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene assessing the situation. No es

A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mixed-use apartment building in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, claiming the lives of three people, including a 5-year-old child, a 32-year-old pregnant woman, and a 76-year-old man. At least three others were injured, including a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The fire, which occurred at 5222 W. North Ave., was extinguished before 4 a.m., but the damage was severe, particularly on the buildi

Less than a day after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the number of Black officials in his administration, the United States Department of Justice announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the city’s hiring practices. The investigation seeks to determine whether the city has engaged in a pattern or practice of race-based discrimination, following statements made by the mayor during a church event on the city’s South Side. Speaking at a communi

On a bright and warm day in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, Father Michael Pfleger commemorated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood in a way that perfectly embodied his decades of dedication—not with a lavish ceremony or personal accolades, but with an outpouring of generosity and love directed at the people he has served for half a century. Rather than center the occasion around himself, Father Pfleger chose to give back, organizing a day full of impactful community eve