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Witnesses heard gunshots coming from at least one vehicle in the 800 block of 11th Avenue at 11:35 a.m., according to Melrose Park police. No one was injured and no shell casings have been found.
A Chicago woman whose son took his own life after serving in Afghanistan says her heart has been broken again - because plans have been scrapped to honor her son's memory.
The Chicago Public Library has supercharged its old workhorse website, unveiling a new site that is more user-friendly and up-to-date.
A brazen pedophile broke into a Calumet Park home, raped a 4-year-old girl while others were inside, and then went into a closet at the residence and started smoking a cigarette.
Jesus Vicente Zambada-Niebla's secret plea deal was unsealed by U.S. District Judge Ruben Castillo and presents a major breakthrough in the government's battle against the world's most powerful cartel
Studying subway maps around the world results in one conclusion: Chicago's subway design sucks.
State troopers pulled over an SUV with Mexico license plates for a traffic violation Friday morning on Interstate 55, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
The folks behind the scenes of the Divvy bike-sharing program have been gearing up for warmer weather, tuning up hundreds of bikes and getting them out on the streets.
CBS announced on Thursday that Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman on "The Late Show."
Chicago was named one of the top 25 places to visit in the world, according to a travel website survey.
Robert Grossman, 44, is charged with one count of aggravated DUI resulting in death.
Walkers, joggers are bikers in Indiana are being warned that any trash they find may be contaminated with chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Because the easiest way to score VIP treatment at a hotel is to either be rich or the ONLY guest, here are eight exclusive accommodations around the world that boast one single room -- and your host's undivided attention.
Matthew Rosario, 28, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 51-year-old Lucy Wrobel.
A proposal in Springfield aims to protect pregnant women in Illinois against workplace discrimination.
