Beach Erosion Has Caused Some Damage At Indiana Dunes National Park, But Superintendent Reminds Us It's Natural

The high winds once again threaten the Lake Michigan shoreline, where water levels this March are already at a record high along the Indiana Dunes area.

• Mar 6, 2020

Getting Hosed: Chicago's Department Of Water Management Needs A Refresher Course On Customer Service

• Mar 5, 2020

Former Chicago Deputy Aviation Commissioner William Helm Charged With Bribing Former State Sen. Martin Sandoval

William Helm, the former deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation and a Chicago political insider, was facing federal charges Thursday claiming that he bribed former state Sen. Martin Sandoval.

• Mar 5, 2020

Light Pole Removed After Falling Onto Car In Albany Park

Workers on Thursday night removed a large street light pole that came crashing down on a car.

• Mar 5, 2020

Criminal Carpool In West Suburbs Steals Items From Inside Unlocked Cars, And Sometimes Cars Themselves

One could call it a criminal carpool – thieves jump out and start checking for unlocked doors, and grab whatever they can get.

• Mar 5, 2020

State Of Illinois' Coronavirus Hotline Fields Myriad Of Calls With Questions, Concerns

The phones are ringing off at the State of Illinois' coronavirus hotline.

• Mar 5, 2020

5th Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Illinois; Vanderbilt Student Had Been Studying In Italy

Officials said the fifth patient is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O'Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy.

• Mar 5, 2020

Chicago Weather: Scattered Rain And Snow Overnight, Strong Winds For Friday Morning Rush

Passing showers are possible through the evening rush as our system moves through our area.

• Mar 5, 2020

No Bond For Man Accused In Deadly Stabbing At Richard's Bar; Prosecutors' Narrative Differs From Victim's Family's

The man charged in a stabbing that killed another man outside Richard's Bar in West Town will remain in jail for now.

• Mar 5, 2020

City Share Housing Ordinance Enables Out-Of-Control Party Houses At Rented Homes, Critics Say

Massive crowds, public drinking, and so-called crib parties are just some of the problems that have plagued some neighbors in Old Town for years.

• Mar 5, 2020

Coronavirus Is Causing Big Problems For Some Who Are Planning Weddings

For many brides and grooms, planning a wedding is an exciting, but stressful time – even under completely normal and typical circumstances.

• Mar 5, 2020

You Paid For It: Scaffolding In Front Of Landmark City-Owned Building In West Town Has Been There Since 2015

It's ugly, it's been there for years, and you paid for it.

• Mar 5, 2020

R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty Following New Sex Abuse Accusations

Singer R. Kelly is appearing before a judge to enter a plea following new accusations of sex abuse.

• Mar 5, 2020

U Of I Urbana-Champaign Calls Off All University-Sponsored Spring Break Travel Due To Coronavirus Concerns

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced Thursday that all university-sponsored spring break trips for students that involve air travel – including those that just involve domestic travel – have been called off amid fears of coronavirus.

• Mar 5, 2020