Maya Mokh

Cars and people move past as a firework explodes near the intersection of North State and East Washington streets in the Loop on July 4, 2021.

Hundreds of young people flood the Loop as fireworks go off around the city

July 5, 2021 at 10:21 p.m.

Hundreds of young people and Chicago police officers flooded the Loop on the Fourth of July, leading to 57 arrests as fireworks exploded in densely populated areas. About 8:30 p.m.,...

Red flags are seen indicating a swim ban at Montrose Beach as high winds and large waves affect conditions on Lake Michigan on July 1, 2021.

Chicago area’s July 4 weekend kicks off with dangerous high waves, followed by high heat through holiday

July 2, 2021 at 10:17 p.m.

The July 4 weekend kicked off Friday with dangerous swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches and cool weather, but the Chicago area should see several days of hot, clear weather...

96-year-old Westmont nursing home resident died of exposure after workers left her in bus overnight, prosecutors say

July 2, 2021 at 11:09 p.m.

Two men have been charged in the death from neglect of a 96-year-old Westmont nursing home resident who died of cold exposure when she was left in a bus overnight,...

Heavy Lake Michigan waves crash near North Avenue Beach on March 18, 2021.

Dangerous beach conditions Thursday afternoon to Friday night in Chicago, but Fourth of July weekend looks beautiful

July 1, 2021 at 11:46 p.m.

Chicago-area Lake Michigan beaches will see waves up to 9 feet and dangerous swimming conditions starting Thursday afternoon and into Friday before a warm and sunny July 4 weekend, according...

Social Graces: How do you tell your roommate to clean without being passive-aggressive?

July 1, 2021 at 7:20 p.m.

Q: Your roommate is slacking on their portion of the cleaning. You get that they may be busy, but so are you, and dishes in the sink for days and...

People walk on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago on a rainy morning on June 25, 2021.

Chicago area moving out of drought conditions after recent rains, officials say

July 2, 2021 at 12:26 a.m.

Weeks of sometimes torrential rainfall have improved drought conditions in much of the Chicago area, according to the Illinois state climatologist. Previously, the entire metro area except the very south...

The Ida B. Wells-Barnett House in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago was the residence of civil rights advocate Ida B. Wells, and her husband Ferdinand Lee Barnett from 1919 to 1930, May 4, 2020.

First monument in Chicago to honor a Black woman will be unveiled and dedicated to Ida B. Wells in Bronzeville on Wednesday

July 1, 2021 at 6:21 p.m.

After a seven-year crowdfunding quest and three years of building, the first monument in Chicago to honor a Black woman will be unveiled and dedicated this week in Bronzeville, where...

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford wears 2020 Census gear as people join together in a "Sunrise Ride for Justice" bike ride promoting various issues including the Census at Columbus Park on Sept. 27, 2020, in Chicago.

Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford beats prostate cancer, urges early screening and greater understanding of health inequities

June 27, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.

When Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford requested a screening for prostate cancer, his primary care physician told him it was unnecessary. He had no symptoms. He was only 48,...

Crews work in the rubble of Champlain Towers South on June 29, 2021, in Surfside, Florida.

Loyola University grad who works for Morton Salt, University of Chicago student among those missing in Florida building collapse, schools say

June 25, 2021 at 10:04 p.m.

At least two people with ties to Chicago are said to be among the scores missing in the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Officials Friday afternoon said there were...

Four people shot in Englewood by person in vehicle

June 24, 2021 at 10:53 p.m.

Four men who are part of a motorcycle club were shot in Englewood by a person who was in a vehicle about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Chicago police. The...

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