Known for its Chicken Fingerz, salads, wings, and signature sauces, Zaxbys opened its first Illinois location in southwest suburban Plainfield on Monday, Jan. 19. Located at 13429 Illinois Rte 59, the 2,450 square feet eatery is owned and operated by a Chicago native who also runs four additional locations in the Kansas City area.

Discover the perfect blend of coffee and books at The Understudy Coffee and Books in Chicago, where every sip and page turn feels like pure magic!

The temperatures could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including Illinois finding nearly $500 million in budget reserves, what Chicago Bulls’ Tre Jones, a Minnesota native, said of the ICE crackdown in his home state and the biggest Oscar snubs and surprises.

A winter storm with “the potential to be historic” is eyeing a large strip of the U.S. and it appears Illinois and the Chicago area could now be a part of its path. While confidence surrounding the snowy and icy system’s track and intensity remain uncertain,

June Allen-Smith reports a stabilizing January 2026 Chicagoland housing market, with buyers facing less competition and

Sizzling al pastor, stacked tortas, and a Little Village classic. Here’s why Taquerías Atotonilco makes waiting in line part of the ritual.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you're looking to explore Illinois a little more, this might be it. The state is gearing up for America's 250th birthday with a passport that takes you to historic, cultural and community spots all across Illinois.

Chicago wills attorney Mary Liberty of Illinois Estate Law ( is encouraging families to take proactive steps toward protecting their loved ones through clear and legally valid estate planning. A will serves as a powerful legal tool that ensures an individual’s wishes are honored and their assets are distributed according to their intentions—not left to the default rules of Illinois law.