More data centers coming to Illinois as residents complain about noise, electric bills: What to...

ABC Chicago 2/18 2:16A Jason Knowles

The I-Team and ABC News are finding out how many of these facilities are in the Chicago area.

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new red panda just in time for Lunar New Year

ABC Chicago 2/17 1:03P WLS

Welcome to Chicago, Qi! The red panda was moved across the country to be a mate for Nisha, another red panda at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

'He kept the dream alive': Politicians, leaders react to death of Reverend Jesse Jackson

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P WLS

Chicago and the world is reacting to the death of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Teen shot in West Pullman armed robbery, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P WLS

A teenager was shot on Chicago's South Side amid an armed robbery, police said.

Paczki Day 2026: Chicago-area bakeries welcome crowds, offer Fat Tuesday treats

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P Stephanie Wade

It's Fat Tuesday, which in Chicago and the suburbs means it's Paczki Day!

14-year-old shot in Loop, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P WLS

Chicago police are investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in the Loop.

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies in Chicago at age 84

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P Cheryl Burton

Civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died.

Chicagoans remember Rev. Jesse Jackson as advocating for civil rights and social justice.

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P Jasmine Minor

Neighbors have left roses and even goodbye letters to the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, describing him as an icon, but also someone they called friend.

Cubs' giveaways to include bobbleheads, jerseys and tributes to 2016 World Series

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 9:45A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have unveiled their 2026 giveaways calendar, including a number of tributes to the 2016 World Series-winning team.

Bruce Springsteen announces new tour with Chicago date this spring

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 7:17A NBC Chicago Staff

Bruce Springsteen surprised fans Tuesday when he announced that he’ll be embarking on ambitious U.S. tour this spring, including a stop in Chicago.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist and Chicago icon, dies at age 84

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 6:34A NBC Chicago Staff and The Associ

Jackson was a Chicago icon for decades, founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and engaging in a series of movements to promote safety, health care and voting rights.

Streets blocked downtown, CTA Blue Line trains suspended due to ‘medical emergency on the tracks'

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 5:24A

The emergency was drawing a huge response from the Chicago Fire Department, with multiple fire trucks and ambulances on the scene.

Where to get Paczki in the Chicago area on Fat Tuesday

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 3:34A The Associated Press and NBC Chi

To many, the day is known as Fat Tuesday. But in Chicago, many celebrate it as Paczki Day, with hungry customers lining up outside bakeries to get a taste of the delicious Polish pastries.

Chicago-area speed skating stars go for gold in men's team pursuit at Winter Olympics

NBC Chicago (Local) 2/17 1:44A James Neveau

Team USA will be going for a long-sought speed skating gold on Olympic ice once again, and Chicago-area stars are at the center of it.

Former President Obama says Obama Presidential Center will have full basketball court

CBS Chicago (News) 2/16 11:48P Adam Harrington

Former President Barack Obama this past weekend shared new information and new views inside the Obama Presidential Center. On Sunday, former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the...