'Fault,' directed by 'Seinfeld's' Jason Alexander, makes world premiere in Chicago

ABC Chicago 5/14 10:03P Hosea Sanders

The world premiere of "Fault" is a big hit at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, but there's only a week and a half left to see it.

CTA bus driver kidnapped at knifepoint on NW Side, escaped on Near North Side: CPD

ABC Chicago 5/13 2:20P WLS

A CTA bus driver was kidnapped at knifepoint early Wednesday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said.

Mexico Fest returns to Navy Pier

ABC Chicago 5/2 10:33A WLS

A celebration of Mexican culture is continuing at Navy Pier on Saturday.

Crash-and-grab thieves steal gas station ATM on Near North Side, police say

ABC Chicago 4/14 9:12A WLS

Chicago police are investigating a crash-and-grab at a Near North gas station on Tuesday.

FBI, Chicago police respond to report of bank robbery on Near North Side

ABC Chicago 4/13 8:53P WLS

The FBI and Chicago police responded to a reported bank robbery on the city's Near North Side on Monday.

Candy Hall of Fame coming to Magnificent Mile

ABC Chicago 4/10 11:38A WLS

The Candy Hall of Fame Experience is coming to the Magnificent Mile.

Woman walking on near North Side wounded in drive-by shooting, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 3/31 11:30A Evelyn Holmes

A drive-by shooting and crash on the Near North Side near the Magnificent Mile left a woman walking in the area wounded, Chicago police said.

Chicago's Navy Pier celebrating Route 66 centennial

ABC Chicago 3/25 7:16A WLS

There is a dedication ceremony recognizing a Chicago landmark as the starting point of iconic roadway Route 66.

Glass panels from Chicago building near Mag Mile, police say

ABC Chicago 3/14 8:58P WLS

Cleanup was underway near Chicago's Magnificent Mile after a glass panel fell from a building, according to police.

CPD officers on controversial tactical team stripped of police powers, reassigned as lawsuits mount

ABC Chicago 2/19 7:15A Mark Rivera

After a year-long investigation into the most complained about Near North Side CPD tactical team, the ABC7 I-Team has learned four members have been relieved of police powers, and others have been reassigned.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and work was tightly bound with Chicago for over 60 years

CBS Chicago (News) 2/16 11:33P Adam Harrington

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's life was tied tightly to the city of Chicago and its people going back to when he first arrived in the city as a theological student in 1964. Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1941. He received a...

"I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit" at the Chicago Children's Museum

CBS Chicago (News) 2/16 5:01A CBS Chicago

The exhibit at the museum on Navy Pier lets youngsters explore the flora and fauna of six habitats and learn about the natural world. Jackie Kostek got to visit on Monday morning.

Chicago Valentine's Day events: Navy Pier fireworks, Shedd Aquarium hosts 'Nature's Rage Room'

ABC Chicago 2/14 5:21P WLS

The Shedd Aquarium had an event for people feeling more rage than romance this Valentine's Day. For those celebrating, Navy Pier has you covered with fireworks.

Chicago's Navy Pier becoming official starting point of historic Route 66

ABC Chicago 2/12 10:45P WLS

Chicago is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a new official starting point.