Macy's to close 2 Illinois locations, amid plans to shutter 66 nationwide
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Read Gerald Ford's full posthumous eulogy for Jimmy Carter
The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
Read the full eulogy Walter Mondale left behind for Jimmy Carter
Former president Jimmy Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale, died in 2021 but left behind a eulogy that his son Ted read at Carter's memorial service Thursday morning.
Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson named NFLPA All-Pro
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been named by the NFL Players Association's All-Pro team, just another honor in a career filled with such tributes.
New York Times names Detroit one of the world's top places to visit
Accompanied by an aerial shot of the recently rehabilitated Michigan Central Station, the NYT feature's entry has plenty of compliments to share on the Midwestern metropolis' behalf.
Fiery 3-car crash closes down eastbound I-696 near Farmington Hills
City officials said that, when crews arrived, they found three vehicles up in flames. The eastbound stretch was temporarily shut down while crews worked to clean up the scene.
Police: Woman shot in Chicago trying to get away from armed robbers
Police say the 31-year-old woman was a passenger in a parked car when five people got out of another car and tried to rob.
1 Chicago Bear makes NFC's Pro Bowl roster
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
Chicago crews respond to Gold Coast condo fire along State Street
The fire appeared to be burning on the 12th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week, including these
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to see toll increase next month
Starting Jan. 6, 2025, those traveling from Detroit to Windsor will need to pay 75 cents more if they're credit card or debit card users.
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Kendrick Lamar, SZA bringing Grand National Tour to Chicago
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
Eileen O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
When do Minnesota's holiday lights start up? Check the schedule.
From the Twin Cities to the North Shore, here are the holiday tree lightings and parades in 2024 in the Twin Cities and in Greater Minnesota.