CHICAGO (WLS) -- As Mexican Independence Day approaches, merchants along 26th Street are hoping for stronger sales than last year, when Operation Midway Blitz brought a large immigration enforcement presence to Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The operati... See more
Biggs said she was fired in 2018 and, under CPS policy at the time, was automatically placed on the district's do-not-hire list. CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the race for Chicago Board of Education president intensifies, a supporter of one candidate is calling for... See more
Follow 6 months into Iran war, Chicago-area experts question path forward as costs mount Sarah Schulte Fri, August 28, 2026 at 10:23 PM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 6 months into Iran war, Chicago-ar... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, experts and members of the Chicago area's Iranian American community say the conflict has taken a significant human and economic toll, with no clear end in sight. Pre... See more
Follow Illinois e-bike law sets new rules for riders, high-speed vehicles, takes effect Jan. 1 Sarah Schulte Thu, August 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Illinois law regulatin... See more
