Chicago

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous.

21/08/2024

Travel News

Thousands of flights cancelled as Arctic storms pummel US

Airports across the country have been impacted by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations.

15/01/2024

Travel News

This airline is boarding window seat passengers first to save time

The window seat just got even better under this airline’s new tried and tested policy.

20/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance soaks up the sights and sounds of Chicago

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance experiences the magic of Chicago-style blues, dives into the origins of house music and samples some of the best street food the city has to offer

04/10/2023

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Tens of thousands of rubber ducks race along Chicago River

Money raised through event is used to provide children and adults in the state with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to take part in sporting and other activities.

11/08/2023

USA

Highland Park suspect confesses to mass shooting, say US prosecutors

The 21-year-old suspect also told authorities that he had contemplated carrying out a second shooting.

06/07/2022

USA

Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 shooting

“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.

04/07/2022

Nature

Stop showing our gorilla selfies, says Chicago zoo

Showing Amare the gorilla phone selfies has amused some guests, but Lincoln Park Zoo warns it could have severe consequences.

20/04/2022

Nature

Is Chicago’s St Patrick’s Day green river bad for the environment?

The tradition started in the 1960s and is beloved by Chicagoans but some environmental groups are concerned by the message about nature it sends.

15/03/2022

Experiences

What happened on my 43-hour train journey from Chicago to LA

We pass herds of buffalo, wild deer, huge ranches and even ghost towns...

31/12/2021

USA

US protests over police shootings continue in Minneapolis and Chicago

Protesters gathered in the US following the release of recent police body camera footage showing two fatal police shootings of people of colour.

17/04/2021

USA

Video shows US teen, 13, wasn't holding gun when shot dead by police

Police in Chicago said Adam Toledo was holding a handgun when an officer shot him in the chest.

16/04/2021

USA

US man hid in airport for three months due to COVID pandemic fear

A man has been arrested after hiding in Chicago's airport for three months due to his fear of flying during the coronavirus pandemic.

18/01/2021

USA

Chicago police demand top prosecutor resigns after Smollett case

Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police and the suburban police chief associations have voted "no confidence" in Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx.

05/04/2019

USA

Chicago river turns green for St Patrick's Day

Chicago river turns green for St Patrick's Day

17/03/2019

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Extreme cold weather turns boiling water to snow in seconds

It is so cold in some parts of the US Midwest that boiling water turns to snow in seconds.

31/01/2019

USA

Chicago police officer guilty of murder in black teen shooting

Chicago police officer guilty of murder in black teen shooting

06/10/2018

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Baby porcupine born at Chicago Zoo

Brookfield Zoo near Chicago says its newest addition is a baby prehensile-tailed porcupine, or porcupette.

11/07/2018

USA

US braces for cold New Year's Eve

A large swathe of the northern US from Montana to Maine is expected to see temperatures below -12 degrees Celsius - and that's putting lives at risk.

31/12/2017

USA

Obama promotes listening skills in first public appearance after leaving office

For his first public appearance since leaving the White House Barack Obama chose to address what he called "the next generation of leaders" - in this case students at the University of Chicago in his

24/04/2017