A new study ranked the tourist attractions in Illinois that are most commonly shared on Instagram and all 10 are in Chicago. The study, conducted by AI image generator NightCafe, analyzed Instagram ...

In an overnight marathon session, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a massive $1.5 billion bill to address a looming ...

Community groups and organizations are stepping up to help Chicagoans impacted by the SNAP benefit freeze put food on the table.

No child should be forced to inhale tear gas or other chemical agents while trick or treating in their own neighborhood,' ...

For anyone looking for help or looking for a way to provide help amid the pause in benefits, NBC Chicago put together a list of resources in the area.

Illinois’ schools report card was released this week, and while it showed increased student proficiency in key areas, a ...

A statewide Amber Alert was issued early Saturday after four children were kidnapped in south suburban Riverdale, authorities ...

With a continuing government shutdown leading to an expected halt to food benefits for millions, local communities are stepping up efforts to help residents.

Political candidates in Illinois lined up early Monday morning as the official opening date for petition filing for the 2026 ...

With uncertainty surrounding payouts of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, more Chicago-area restaurants are offering free meals.

The new bill passed without some controversial statewide tax increases -- but it also means your trip on the Illinois Tollway to and from O'Hare airport will be more expensive.

If you're looking for some of the best Halloween displays in the Chicago area, you're in for a treat -- and not just candy.