WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a contentious debate during Thursday's City Council discussion of a resolution honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the son of retired West side alderman Walter Burnett has been approved to succeed him on the Chicago City Council.

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) unveiled new sensory maps, instructional videos and other resources at O'Hare and Midway International Airports. They are designed to help neurodivergent travelers feel more comfortable in the airports and prepare for flights.

The Blue Ribbon award is given annually by the U.S. Department of Education to recognize academic excellence and student achievement.

This year, ten Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools are being honored with Blue Ribbons.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago City Council committee approved a relief package to help people at risk of being forced out of neighborhoods around the planned Obama Presidential Center.

A pen pal relationship that started during the COVID lockdown between a Geneva family and a senior citizen is still going, five years later.

18-year-old Madeline Barr is used to texting or calling but the Geneva High School senior says she is enjoying writing letters by hand.

More than 150 independent horror films from around the globe will be shown at the Chicago Horror Film Festival, taking place at the Logan Theatre Sept. 26-28.

AMLI Residential has pitched a 56-story mixed-use tower for the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Erie Street, according to a newsletter from 42nd ward alderman Brendan Reilly.

Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips for avoiding scams from substandard contractors.