Metra BNSF trains delayed extensively for police investigation in Cicero
Metra BNSF trains will have extensive delays throughout the evening commute as they were stopped for a time due to a police investigation in Cicero near the tracks/
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Metra BNSF trains will have extensive delays throughout the evening commute as they were stopped for a time due to a police investigation in Cicero near the tracks/
A new school year means new shoes. Here’s how families in need can get involved.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a former Cicero firefighter against Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, alleging contaminated oysters he was served there caused catastrophic brain injuries.
A serious crash involving Illinois State Police is under investigation in Cicero, Illinois, on Wednesday.
A serious crash involving Illinois State Police is under investigation in Cicero, Illinois, on Wednesday.
A boil order in the west Chicago suburb of Cicero ended Saturday evening after two days.
A boil order in the west Chicago suburb of Cicero ended Saturday evening after two days.
The Cicero Police Department launched a new "real time crime center," a tech-driven command center to support public safety initiatives.
The Town of Cicero in Chicago's western suburbs is taking a major step toward reducing flooding problems.
Cicero town officials on Monday morning kicked off a $96 million flood relief program and announced the first round of funding.
The Town of Cicero in Chicago’s western suburbs is taking a major step toward reducing flooding problems.
A special hazmat team from O'Hare Airport was brought in to assist in this emergency.
A chemical was burning, and one silo was clearly torched as fire crews tried keeping it from jumping to other silos at the plant.
Authorities found $10,000 in cash, an AR-15 assault rifle ghost gun, a shotgun, four semi-automatic handguns, as well as oxycodone, cocaine, psychedelic mushrooms, and cannabis.
Three unrelated house fires broke out in the west Chicago suburb of Cicero within a period of 24 hours Monday and Tuesday.
Cicero police said just before midnight, officers responded to a large group of people fighting in an alley in the 2500 block of South 58th Avenue. An 18-year-old man was found dead in the alley from gunshot wounds, police said.
An 18-year-old man was found dead in the alley from gunshot wounds following a large fight on Friday night, police said.
The drivers for one of the state's largest distributors are on strike, and inventory at some bars has taken a hit.
Police in Cicero, Illinois, were investigating after burglars targeted gaming machines at a slots and video poker business early Wednesday.
Police in Cicero, Illinois, were investigating after burglars targeted gaming machines at a business.
The town has asked for additional funding to finish what they said will be a $200 million project to replace 13,000 water lines.
Two police officers were hurt in a crash early Monday morning in west suburban Cicero while chasing burglary suspects, town officials said.
A busy intersection where Chicago meets suburban Cicero, Illinois, was shut down early Monday after two police officers were injured in a crash. Derek Peters reports from CBS Skywatch.
Cicero police said they were able to track the fleeing vehicle after deploying a tracking device.
Police said the officers did not pursue the vehicle, but deployed a tracking device and sent the information to neighboring agencies.
A man died after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan on Wednesday morning in the Lakeview neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday called for answers from the Department of Justice, saying along with other lawmakers that the Chicago immigration court needs revisions when it comes to unaccompanied immigrant children.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Actor Tim Curry, best known for his roles as Dr. Frankenfurter in "Rocky Horror Picture Show," Wadsworth in "Clue" and the original Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's "It," has died at the age of 80.
President Trump is defending his economic policies as his escalating trade war with Canada becomes a midterm campaign issue.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking storms on Wednesday.
Former U.S. pro boxer Terrence Crawford met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv this week and brought him a unique gift: a pit bull terrier puppy.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton. Lauren Victory reports.
The landmark Meta lawsuit settlement for social media addiction means Illinois will get hundreds of millions of dollars.
A beluga whale rescued from Marineland in Canada has died at the Shedd Aquarium.
A man died after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan on Wednesday morning in the Lakeview neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
