Man gets 8 years in prison for robbing U.S. postal worker on Chicago's Near West Side

A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier​ on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.

• Jun 29

Vacant home catches fire in Englewood

Chicago fire officials said a vacant home in the city's Englewood neighborhood caught fire Monday morning.

• Jun 29

No new trial for Marni Yang, serving life sentence for murder of Shaun Gayle's girlfriend

A new trial was denied Monday for Marni Yang, who is serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead.

• Jun 29

Mayor introduces new ordinance to strengthen Chicago renter protections

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.

• Jun 29

Memorial service held for Chicago Bulls three-time champion, broadcaster Stacey King

A memorial service was held Monday morning for Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion Stacey King.

• Jun 29

New piping plover chicks named for Chicago musicians

Famous local musicians are the inspiration for the names of four new piping plover chicks​ living at Chicago's Montrose Beach Dunes.

• Jun 29

Reward up to $10,000 offered for information in fatal shooting of CTA switch worker

A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.

• Jun 29

South Shore Line commuter train disruption continues days after freight train derailment

South Shore Line train service through Northern Indiana will continue to run on a weekend holiday schedule through Friday, July 3.

• Jun 29

Man stabbed in arm in Printers Row

A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.

• Jun 29

Employee shot, killed at Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson

An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.

• Jun 29

Woman shot in leg in Auburn Gresham, man also reports being shot

A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.

• Jun 29

2 killed, 3 hospitalized in crash in Bronzeville

Two people were killed, and three others were taken to area hospitals, in a crash in Chicago's Bronzeville community late Sunday night.

• Jun 29

Heat wave hits with Extreme Heat Warning for Chicago, Cook County

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Cook County, and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Chicago area, through at least Wednesday night.

• Jun 29

Chicago prepares as extreme heat warning goes into effect Monday

City leaders and first responders will hold a press conference Monday morning to inform people how to stay cool and safe during the extreme heat.

• Jun 30

New flag raised in Skokie

The new flag is inspired by the "Skokie Spirit" stained glass at the village hall.

• Jun 29

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