For an experience of authentic Chicago, head to this under-the-radar and vibrant neighborhood that is full of shops and restaurants with Latin flair.

CHICAGO (AP) — The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration’s growing federal intervention across U.S. cities. As Illinois ...

Protesters gathered in downtown Chicago Thursday to call for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from Illinois. Those protests, organized by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, will also include a march ...

A rally and march is being held Saturday evening in downtown Chicago against the expected increase in ICE operations. A large crowd gathered at Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells before marching up Michigan Avenue. While we haven't seen a rise in ICE ...

At times, 2025 brought deadly chaos to Chicago’s shimmering downtown: An 18-victim mass shooting in River North, the worst the city’s seen in years. The annual Christmas tree lighting marred by two more shootings, including the murder of a teen boy. A young woman from Indiana set on fire while riding the CTA Blue Line through the Loop.

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There's something special about a quaint downtown area with a postcard-like setting. The town of Ottawa, Illinois, has encapsulated that Hallmark Movie vibe to a tee. Set just a short drive from Chicago but in a world of its own, this charming town in ...