Pope Leo XIV’s hometown is poised to acquire his childhood home. Board members in suburban Dolton outside Chicago voted ...

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The Dolton Village Board voted unanimously to purchase Pope Leo XIV 's childhood home on Tuesday night.

What was once an average home in Chicago's south suburbs has now received national attention for being the childhood home of ...

Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.

A few standout starters: Peach and burrata bruschetta ($15). Kung Pao chicken meatballs ($15) – don’t skip these. Summer salad and chopped Greek salad ($9 or $14). All dressings are house-made ...

Night - Partly cloudy with a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds from W to WNW at 5 to 13 mph (8 to 20.9 kph). The overnight low will be 64 °F (17.8 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 85 °F (29.4 ...

Two of the best University of Illinois defensive players of all time are on the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice — selected Nos. 2 ...

Illini in the College Football Hall of Fame Here is a list of the University of Illinois players and coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame, according to the school. Listed with position and ...

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter said he is running for the Republican nomination for the 11th District U.S. House seat held by Democrat Bill Foster of Naperville. A U.S. Navy veteran, Walter ...

(Julie Walker for Shaw Local News Network) Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has thrown his hat in the ring for Congress and running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Illinois ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2025.