Cook County

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is transforming his “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” album into an opera airing in Chicago for a limited time. The rocker joined Fox Chicago’s Paris Schutz to discuss the show premiering at the Lyric Opera in November 2025. “A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness” tickets go on sale April 11.

The Juice Hoops Foundation is getting the word out about its annual Neuro Heroes Sports Camp.

Some Cook County homeowners have seen their property taxes skyrocket in recent years, and now, help may be on the way. County commissioners just approved a plan to offer one time $1,000 payments to residents hit hardest by the increases.

Joliet is celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66. As one of the original highways in the U.S. numbered system, it will mark its 100th anniversary next year. The historic route begins in Chicago.

A family says they are fighting for a Vietnam veteran's legacy, that is now in limbo. His gravestone was stolen and his final resting place left unmarked for nearly a year.

An off-duty Chicago police officer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the 18th District station early Thursday morning, sources said.

A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing last month that left another man seriously injured in the Loop, according to Chicago police.

The Lyric Opera House is turning local celebrity Billy Corgan's music into an opera.

Gotham Greens is churning out masses of sustainable, fresh food on Chicago's South Side.

The fourth annual She Owns It She Biz Conference is happening tomorrow at Malcolm X City College.

Mark Clearview is a magician, comedian and mentalist. He bringing his talents to Chicago's Magic Lounge for three days, starting today.

A groundbreaking initiative is re-igniting passion in Chicago classrooms, giving teachers tools to get them excited about their careers again.

An off-duty Chicago police officer died inside the Near North Side station Thursday morning.