Car with dead body inside found on Dan Ryan Expressway

A car with a dead body inside was found on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.

• Sep 6

UChicago researchers lead effort to map mass in universe using data from South Pole Telescope

An effort led by University of Chicago researchers has led to the development of the sharpest and clearest map ever of mass in the universe.

• Sep 6

Chicago City Council to consider building requirements to protect migratory birds

The Chicago City Council is set to consider an ordinance that could establish bird-friendly requirements for new construction and major renovations.

• Sep 6

Chicago Mayor Johnson seeks to turn a new page in progressive politics

Johnson says he is addressing his future and the future of Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 13.

• Sep 6

2 men, woman shot on Chicago's West Side

Three people were shot and wounded in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood Sunday morning.

• Sep 6

Cyclists take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive for 25th annual Bike the Drive

The annual Bike the Drive was under way on Chicago's iconic DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, and most of the Drive was shut down for the event.

• Sep 6

Fire leaves house severely damaged in Ford Heights

Investigators in the south Chicago suburb of Ford Heights were trying Sunday morning to determine what sparked a house fire the day before.

• Sep 6

Street takeovers block roads with people, vehicles on South, West sides

Some videos on social media show weapons, a pickup truck doing donuts and a wheel flying into a crowd.

• Sep 6

Teens shot in separate incidents on Chicago's South, Southwest sides

Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after teenagers were shot and wounded in separate incidents the night before.

• Sep 6

8 dead, 30 hurt in Chicago shootings during Labor Day weekend: CPD

At least eight people were killed and 30 others were wounded during shootings over the extended Labor Day weekend in Chicago, police say.

• Sep 8

Chicago area attorney files civil lawsuit against federal agent for 2025 incident

Attorney Robert Held announced the lawsuit against federal agent Adam Saracco outside the Broadview ICE facility on Saturday.

• Sep 5

Labor Day weekend festivities underway with focus on safety

The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and comes at a time when the city of Chicago has recorded historic lows for summer violence, despite recent incidents.

• Sep 5

Man, 58, stabbed during argument turned fight in Homan Square: CPD

Chicago police said the victim was outside when an unknown person approached him and an argument ensued, which turned into a fight.

• Sep 5

5 Lincoln-Way East students accused of racist behavior during high school football game

The five students allegedly engaged in "racist harassment" during a football game against Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday night.

• Sep 5

Renderings revealed for potential White Sox stadium South Loop

Plans for a newly designed Chicago White Sox stadium along the river in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood were released on Saturday.

• Sep 5

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