CTA Red Line service halted for hours on South Side after brake fire on train
CTA Red Line service was suspended on Chicago's South Side late Wednesday morning after the brakes caught fire on a train.
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CTA Red Line service was suspended on Chicago's South Side late Wednesday morning after the brakes caught fire on a train.
A suspect in a deadly stabbing was apprehended early Sunday morning following a pursuit from Cicero that ended up on Chicago's Far South Side.
A man was robbed and stabbed on a CTA Red Line train on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Three people were killed and another was injured early Sunday in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway where it splits off into the Bishop Ford Freeway and I-57.
Illinois State Police said at 1:52 a.m., troopers were called to the site for a triple fatal crash. State police did not immediately release further details about the crash.
Just before 2 a.m., Illinois State Police said a vehicle crashed near 95th Street and the I-57 split.
The entrance to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway is blocked at Garfield Monday morning as police investigate a shooting.
Police said a man forced open the doors of a train near the 79th/Dan Ryan stop and jumped out. He did not survive. Lauren Victory and Kris Habermehl report.
Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help with information after the driver was hit by a large metal object that went through his windshield on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday morning.
ISP said the metal object from a semi-trailer with an intermodal container went through the windshield of a gray GMC Yukon and hit the driver around 5 a.m.
The outbound express lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed for hours after the crash.
An object came through the window of a sport-utility vehicle on the outbound Dan Ryan near 31st Street. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
A large object went through the windshield of a vehicle on the Dan Ryan near 31st Street. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
The outbound Dan Ryan express lanes were closed off from their starting point at the Chinatown feeder ramp down to the foot ramp at 47th Street.
By 7:30 a.m., the outbound express lanes were back open.
Illinois State Police said around 5:15 a.m., troopers received a report of a shooting on the outbound Dan Ryan at 57th Street. Someone in a car on the expressway fired a gun at another car.
The outbound express lanes were shut down for their entire length — from the Chinatown feeder at the junction with the Stevenson Expressway south all the way to 63rd Street. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Illinois State Police were sitting with a car that may have had a bullet hit its back bumper at 63rd Street.
Two people were injured and also taken into police custody after the driver fled a traffic stop Sunday night.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
One person was taken to an area hospital with injuries, according to state police, who did not specify the person's condition.
A pedestrian died at the scene after being hit by an SUV on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Inbound Dan Ryan Expressway lanes are closed north of 75th Street after a pedestrian was hit and killed by an SUV.
Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash, where the sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said, shortly after 2 p.m., troopers responded to the inbound Dan Ryan near 43rd Street for a reports of shots fired.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Police said the officers, in a marked squad car, hit a median while in traffic.
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to increase its property tax levy for next year to generate $25 million in new revenue for the Chicago Public Schools.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Clouds return Tuesday with light snow flurries possible at times, then another clipper system brings a higher chance of light snow on New Year's Eve.
Whether you are looking to switch careers or land a new role, the process can be overwhelming. Here's what to do when looking for that new gig.
Even with all the entertainment and pyrotechnics, OEMC is urging people to stay alert, be aware of their surroundings, and report anything suspicious by calling 911.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said its Organized Retail Crime Unit was contacted by a supply chain earlier this month after a large shipment of Seeq protein powder was missing.
Samantha Bragg, a 44-year-old mother and grandmother, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Dec. 17.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
Police said the officers, in a marked squad car, hit a median while in traffic.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after a tornado touched down on Sunday amid severe storms.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Charges have now been filed against four people after a teenager's gun went off during a struggle with police in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
