ComEd Says Power Grid Under "Critical Strain" On West Side, In Some West, Southwest Suburbs Amid Heat Wave

An Extreme Heat Warning persists through Thursday night for all counties in the Chicago area and the city of Chicago itself.

Both Elevators Often Broken At High-Rise Condo Building On Chicago's Southwest Side

Kazia Ptak, 88, called her 14th floor condo home for some three decades before the building started going downhill.

Line Wraps The Block During Free Food Giveaway On South Side

"This is a shame, like for real. This is a shame," said resident Desiree Perry.

St. Sabina Church Seeing Surge In Demand At Food Pantry Ahead Of SNAP Funding Lapse

One food pantry on the South Side said they're already seeing the impact.

AUDITIONS (2/4 & 2/18) for Fall '24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

When life gives you snow - eat it!

Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time- Easiest Dinner This Week!

‘I’m very fortunate to have him as my Dad’

This father-daughter duo has worked side-by-side as pharmacists for nearly a decade.

Great activities to fill the next couple of weeks at home!

Trying to find activities to fill the next couple of weeks at home with the kids? Try cooking with them!

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

When life gives you snow - eat it!

Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time- Easiest Dinner This Week!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Help Senior Citizen With Arthritis Keep Her Home

A 68-year-old woman who was a single mom for years needs help keeping the Little Village neighborhood home she's lived in for decades.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Momma Chef's Crispy Cornflake Chicken Recipe

Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time- Easiest Dinner This Week!

​Grandmother to Share $250K Lottery Prize

Tiburcia Romero, a mother of 10 and grandmother of 25, won big on a Crossword game.