Chicago banking analyst, IU student killed in Miami hit-and-run

An investment baking analyst in Chicago and an Indiana University student were both killed in a hit-and-run in Miami Beach by a suspected drunk driver.

• Mar 20

Elgin cop fired for social media posts about immigration enforcement

The city of Elgin has fired a police officer over social media posts he made about immigration enforcement in last fall.

• Mar 20

Police issue warning after string of business burglaries in Chinatown

Chicago police are warning residents after a string of business burglaries in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood.

• Mar 20

New bill allowing state to reject insurance rate hikes passes Illinois House

A bill working its way through the Illinois legislature could mean good news for homeowners and drivers concerned about insurance rates.

• Mar 20

IL companies may have to pay for work-related activities before, after hours

The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled state law does not shield companies from having to pay employees for time spent completing required pre- and post-work activities.

• Mar 20

Man charged in Evanston home invasion

A man is facing felony charges from a home invasion in Evanston earlier this month.

• Mar 20

ATM stolen from Lincoln Park liquor store

An ATM was stolen from a liquor store in Lincoln Park early Friday morning.

• Mar 20

Spanish police say James Gracey's death was likely accidental

Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.

• Mar 20

Chicago man charged with murder, arson in death of firefighter Michael Altman

A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.

• Mar 21

19-year-old in critical condition after shooting on Chicago's South Side

A 19-year-old man was shot and critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

• Mar 20

Man shot, critically injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood

A man was critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Thursday night.

• Mar 20

Joliet City Council approves plans for Illinois' largest data center

The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.

• Mar 19

Illini fans hopeful for magical NCAA Tournament after 105-70 win over Penn

Fighting Illini fans are counting down to the tipoff of the team's Thursday night matchup against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

• Mar 19

Thornridge HS students questioned after gun found in school gym

Two students were arrested and are being questioned after a gun was found in the Thornridge High School gym in Dolton, Illinois.

• Mar 19

Dolores Huerta speaks out in first public interview since Chavez assault claims

In her first public interview since the investigation, Dolores Huerta said that at the time of the incidents, she felt alone and trapped.

• Mar 19

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