Driver killed in crash on Bishop Ford Freeway on Far South Side

A driver was killed in a crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a semi-trailer truck on the Bishop Ford Freeway on Chicago's Far South Side early Sunday.

• Feb 8

Death of 10-year-old girl in Bronzeville ruled suicide

Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.

• Feb 9

These Chicago-area football players will be competing in Super Bowl LX

Family and former coaches expressed pride knowing that players will be representing their communities on one of the biggest stages in sports.

• Feb 8

Valparaiso football player hurt during practice, family says they weren't notified

A father says his 15-year-old son was injured during full-contact drills without padding at practice.

• Feb 8

Person shot, killed by police officer in Waukegan prompts investigation

Waukegan police said more information will be released after the investigation is complete.

• Feb 8

Water main break that impacted 50 homes in Dixmoor fixed; no boil order issued

According to the village president, about 50 homes are affected and have no water service as a result of the break.

• Feb 7

Mother, boyfriend charged in death of boy, 8, in Round Lake Beach

Authorities said investigators found evidence that the child suffered long-term neglect, physical abuse, and mental abuse.

• Feb 7

SW Side community gathers to call for release of caretaker in ICE custody

Friends, family, and elected officials spoke out as a judge decides in two weeks whether to deport 22-year-old Federico Alcantar.

• Feb 15

$10,000 reward offered for arrest in fatal shooting of Chicago city employee

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after a Chicago city employee was found shot to death​ Friday morning inside an apartment in the West Ridge neighborhood.

• Feb 7

2026 Chicago Auto Show: Over 700 cars on display, Real ID registration

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday.

• Feb 7

Man shot inside home on Chicago's West Side

A man was shot in the leg inside a home on Chicago's West Side early Saturday morning.

• Feb 7

How Chicago's architectural innovation helped shape the nation

Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.

• Feb 6

Bus driver fired after texting while driving on snowy trip from Chicago to Detroit

A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.

• Feb 6

Suburban police team up to go after burglars targeting video gambling machines

Police in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are teaming up to target thieves targeting video gambling machines, which have become an increasingly popular target for burglary crews.

• Feb 6

Drone pilot helps family find lost dog missing in the cold for 2 weeks

An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

• Feb 6

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