The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.

Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial.

A storm bearing down over McHenty County Thursday afternoon had rotation associated with it, and a tornado warning is possible.

Italian Beef is a sandwich beloved by Chicago locals. Now, after several seasons of the Chicago-based, hit show “The Bear,” the sandwich has a new legion of fans. NBC News’ Tom Llamas visits the legendary local shop that inspired the show.

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.

Chicago White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley provided a preview of the MLB draft, which begins Sunday. The Sox have the No. 10 pick in the first round.

In a short time, NASCAR improved the track-build process and proved that the concept of parachuting into a major city for a race is doable.

The property where Pope Leo XIV—who was born Robert Prevost—grew up is set to be turned into a historical landmark.

Downtown Chicago doubled as an arena Thursday for a series of afternoon lacrosse games along the Chicago River. The catch? Game play was on — yes, on — the river.