The world will be anxiously awaiting news of who will become the next pope following the death of Pope Francis, but Chicago will play a pivotal role in that process -- and in more ways than one.

“Contrast,” a new curated section focusing on culture and identity, will debut at EXPO Chicago, the annual international art fair featuring contemporary works from more than 170 gallerie ...

That could be the case for the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft, and not just in the first round. Their three biggest needs could be at positions with the most value when they're on the clock ...

Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria in Jacksonville has closed after one year. Owners Ferdinand and Elisa Formoso cited multiple challenges leading to the closure. The Formosos are seeking a buyer ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a demand for action after a street takeover on Chicago's North Side. Cellphone video captured the chaotic scene early Sunday morning at Ashland Avenue and West Diversey ...

A Chicago home was damaged Sunday when a Jeep SUV collided with a Honda Sedan. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the 2200 block of E. 100 St. Stream NBC 5 for ...

On his first day managing the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Lou Piniella surveyed the ballpark from foul pole to foul pole. And he saw that it was very good. “This is a fun park to play ...

Afternoon egg hunts and the Cubs game were interrupted Sunday by a bout of heavy rain across the Chicago area, which eased up in the late afternoon before more stormy weather overnight.

Anyone with outdoor plans for the Easter observance could be dodging raindrops or even scattered thunderstorms in the Chicago area. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, scattered showers and even a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A waitress was attacked by two women while working at a Pilsen restaurant, surveillance video shows. The attack happened on Saturday at about 8:43 p.m. at El Taco Azteca in the ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles has done a commendable job so far in 2025 of building a team that can win football games. From hiring Ben Johnson to extending key defensive leaders, Poles deserves a ...