Bay Area's Jelly Belly sold to Chicago candy maker

A Bay Area candy giant announced its sale to a notable sweets company based in Chicago.

Protesters in Chicago condemn hospital attack in Gaza

Support for Palestine demonstrations took place throughout the city Wednesday, but in downtown Chicago, thousands swarmed the streets.

'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper

A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.

Chicago woman skydives at 104 years old

A woman born and raised in Chicago is proving that dreams really do come true.

Illinois ammonia truck crash: 5 killed, hundreds evacuated in Teutopolis

Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.

UAW strike update: Workers at GM Lansing Delta Assembly, Ford Chicago Assembly Plant called to picket line

UAW President Shawn Fain called on 7,000 Ford and General Motors union members to join the strike Friday. Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and GM Lansing Delta Assembly will walk to the picket line at noon.

Huge dust devil caught on camera in Central Illinois

A large dust devil was spotted twirling in a field near Shelbyville, Illinois on Monday. 

Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day

The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.