Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is back in Chicago on a U.S. tour for the first time in more than 25 years. The show, based on the 1991 film, is playing through August 2 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

O'Hare issued a ground stop due to severe weather Friday morning. More strong storms are expected to hit the Chicago area around 8 p.m. to midnight, the National Weather Service said.

Real estate magnate Joseph Chetrit, developer Joseph Moinian and Skokie-based American Landmark Properties bought the tower for $840 million in 2004. Blackstone Group purchased it in 2015. Sears gave up ownership of its namesake tower in November 1994.

Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial.

Italian Beef is a sandwich beloved by Chicago locals. Now, after several seasons of the Chicago-based, hit show “The Bear,” the sandwich has a new legion of fans. NBC News’ Tom Llamas visits the legendary local shop that inspired the show.

The Lake Forest College Board of Trustees has tapped West Chicago native Michael “Mike” Sosulski to be its next president, the school announced.

The seven bedroom, 17.5 bathroom, Chicago-area mansion formerly owned by Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is listed for rent on Airbnb.

The first severe thunderstorm warnings were issued northwest of Chicago, with a warning in place for southwestern McHenry County until 6:45 p.m. A storm was first located along a line from Poplar Grove Lake to Cherry Valley, moving east at 25 mph. Fifty-cent piece-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts were associated with the storm.

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

Bears training camp is just around the corner, and we're previewing a new-look offensive line group entrusted with protecting Caleb Williams.

Three people were arrested after a wild brawl Monday evening with a K9 security team on a CTA Red Line platform on the South Side.Video of the fight at the 69th Street stop surfaced on the same day the transit agency and police showed off a new high-tech solution to keep passengers safer.