Metra UP-NW train hits car near Norwood Park

A Metra Union Pacific Northwest train struck a car near the Norwood Park station Thursday.

• Jul 23

Chicago Fire Department hosts "Firefighter for a Day" event for girls

At its "Firefighter for a Day" event on Thursday, the Chicago Fire Department wanted to show girls that they can do anything.

• Jul 23

Bike and bus tour to commemorate victims of 1919 Chicago Race Riot

Monday marks 107 years since the start of the 1919 Chicago Race Riot, and a seven-mile bike and bus tour of sites related to the history of the riot is planned for this weekend.

• Jul 23

Chicago voters to be asked about recouping money spent on Trump immigration crackdown

Voters in Chicago will have a chance to decide in November if the city should go after the federal government for money spent dealing with the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown and Operation Midway Blitz.

• Jul 23

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry decks the halls for Christmas in July

Christmas came early this year for Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

• Jul 23

Pedestrian hit by freight train near Wheaton Metra station

A pedestrian was struck by a freight train near the Wheaton Metra station on Thursday morning.

• Jul 23

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a law designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day statewide.

• Jul 23

Des Plaines condo fire arson suspect died from blaze, officials say

Des Plaines police and fire officials said an explosion and fire at a condo building in May that injured 15 people was arson, and the suspected arsonist died from injuries he got during the incident.

• Jul 23

Officer stops attempted thieves during break-in at bar in Crete, Illinois

A break-in was reported at a bar in south suburban Crete, Illinois, early Thursday morning.

• Jul 23

Patrick Kane signs two-year deal to return to Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.

• Jul 23

Federal officials grill power grid operator PJM, which serves Illinois and Indiana

The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.

• Jul 23

2 kids hurt after Indiana police chase ends in Morgan Park rollover crash

Two children were hurt when a car crashed in Chicago after a police chase by officers from the Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department early Thursday morning.

• Jul 23

Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton

The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.

• Jul 22

14-year-old girl found dead in hot tub at Crown Point residence: Police

Crown Point police said officers responded to a report of the teen being unresponsive in the hot tub on Wednesday morning.

• Jul 22

Man injured after being hit by faling tree in Algonquin, fire officials say

The man was hit by the falling tree while cutting it down, fire officials said.

• Jul 22

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