US: Chicago Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day by Dyeing the Chicago River Green

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 14.

US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

Chicago Marathon - USA

Chicago Marathon - USA

Wheelchair racer Marcel Hug of Switzerland competes during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on on October 12, 2025. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chicago Marathon - USA

Chicago Marathon - USA

Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on on October 12, 2025. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chicago Marathon - USA

Chicago Marathon - USA

Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on on October 12, 2025. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chicago Marathon - USA

Chicago Marathon - USA

Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on on October 12, 2025. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chicago Marathon - USA

Chicago Marathon - USA

Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on on October 12, 2025. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Armed Federal Agents Patrolling Downtown Chicago Amid Immigration Crackdown

Armed federal agents, wearing bulletproof vests and carrying rifles, were observed patrolling in downtown Chicago on Sunday, September 28 amid a new escalation of an immigration enforcement crackdown in the city.

US: Spectacular Lightning Seen Across Chicago Sky

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the greater Chicago area throughout Thursday evening, July 10. These storms brought drenching rain to downtown Chicago earlier in the evening, with a series of lightning flashes illuminating the night sky.

US: Thousands Gather for Anti-ICE Protest in Chicago

Thousands of people took to the streets in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, June 10, to protest over nationwide immigration raids.

US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Chicago Visibility Severely Reduced

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

US: Anti-Trump Protesters March Through Chicago On Inauguration Day

Anti-Trump protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Monday, January 20, the day of President Trump's inauguration. They opposed his policies, describing his speech as anti-immigrant and unconstitutional.

US: Pancake Ice Formed On Lake Michigan In Chicago, IL

Pancake ice was spotted floating on Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, January 19, as dangerously cold wind chills swept through the area.

US: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Police Outside Chicago Israeli Consulate Amid DNC

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

US: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Police Outside Chicago Israeli Consulate Amid DNC 2

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

US: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Police Outside Chicago Israeli Consulate Amid DNC 3

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms 2

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Tornado Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago

The National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Chicago on Sunday night, July 14. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area after a rare tornado warning was issued.

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

(240502) -- CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People cross Orleans Street bridge in downtown Chicago, the United States, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

(240502) -- CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk in downtown Chicago, the United States, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

U.S.-CHICAGO-CITY LANDSCAPE

(240502) -- CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk in downtown Chicago, the United States, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

US: Chicago River Dyed Green To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 5

The Chicago River was dyed green on Saturday, March 16 ahead of the 69th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

US: Chicago River Dyed Green To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 4

The Chicago River was dyed green on Saturday, March 16 ahead of the 69th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

US: Chicago River Dyed Green To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 3

The Chicago River was dyed green on Saturday, March 16 ahead of the 69th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy sledding in downtown Chicago, the United States, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A couple walks through Grant Park in downtown Chicago, the United States, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

U.S.-CHICAGO-COLD WEATHER

(240115) -- CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows the Lake Michigan with steam fog in cold weather in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows Kelvin Kiptum (L) competing during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows Kelvin Kiptum competing during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

Business communities, officials call for closer China-U.S. collaboration

STORY: Business communities, officials call for closer China-U.S. collaboration SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:38 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIE FENG, Chinese Ambassador to the United States 3. shot of Xie Feng presenting the award 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JASON LEE, Senior Advisor to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 5. shot of the gala 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NI PIN, Chairman of CGCC-Chicago 7. various of the gala STORYLINE: Some 700 Chinese, U.S. businessmen and officials gathering in downtown Chicago Monday called for collaboration between the two countries. China and the United States need to move in the same direction, and follow through on the important common understandings reached between the two countries' presidents and translate the commitments into concrete policies and real actions, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said in his keynote speech at the 7th Annual Gala of th

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

U.S.-CHICAGO-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-RALLY

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A spectator greets a bear character during the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mexican dancers are pictured at the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Costumed spectators are pictured at the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mexican dancers are pictured at the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mexican dancers are pictured at the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

U.S.-CHICAGO-HALLOWEEN-ART IN THE DARK-PARADE

(231022) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A costumed spectator is pictured at the Art in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street in downtown Chicago, the United States, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

Chicago Field Museum hosts Chinese Culture Day

STORY: Chicago Field Museum hosts Chinese Culture Day DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Culture Day 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GAIL COOPER BAUMGARTNER-BROWN, Daughter of a Flying Tigers veteran STORYLINE: Chicago's Field Museum hosted China Cultural Day on Tuesday. In the Central Hall of the Field Museum in downtown Chicago, nearly 200 American students watched Chinese Kung Fu and dances, enjoyed Chinese songs and Chinese folk instruments performance, made mooncakes, and listened to the story of a U.S. Flying Tigers veteran. Gail Cooper Baumgartner-Brown, daughter of Joseph Cooper, a Flying Tigers soldier who had served in China, told the students her father's story. SOUNDBITE (English): GAIL COOPER BAUMGARTNER-BROWN, Daughter of a Flying Tigers veteran "This is something that I'm finding that the memory of the Flying Tigers is slowly fading, and it breaks my heart. So I'm very open, happy and anxious for any opportunity I hav

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(231009) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kelvin Kiptum (L) competes during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago on Oct. 8, 2023. Kenya's 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum won Sunday's Chicago Marathon in a world-record time of two hours and 35 seconds. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(231009) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kelvin Kiptum (L) competes during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago on Oct. 8, 2023. Kenya's 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum won Sunday's Chicago Marathon in a world-record time of two hours and 35 seconds. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-MARATHON

(231009) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners compete during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago on Oct. 8, 2023. Kenya's 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum won Sunday's Chicago Marathon in a world-record time of two hours and 35 seconds. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)