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The Lake County Coroner's Office said around 10:30 p.m. The Waukegan Police Department arrived at the 1500 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.
A grey Toyota sedan hit the victim at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Larraway Drive.
The Aurora Police Department said that on Thursday, Oct. 3, just before 6 p.m., police and fire crews arrived at the intersection of East New York Street and West Park Place for a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash.
A 56-year-old man was found lying next to a bicycle in the southbound lanes of South Larkin Avenue.
A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2015 Toyota Highlander was traveling northbound on Elmhurst Road from Dempster Street when it struck the victim, who was attempting to cross Elmhurst Road.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle, which remained at the scene.
Chicago police say a male driver of a silver SUV was heading northbound on DuSable Lake Shore Drive when he struck the pedestrian, only described as a male, who was in the street.
Arriving deputies found a 39-year-old man from Arlington Heights who was critically wounded and without a pulse.
At 8:15 p.m., the truck was headed north on Ashland Avenue at Roosevelt Road when the woman crossed in front of it, police said.
Police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by the driver of a Toyota Prius that was heading northbound.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
Police said the victim, an 86-year-old man from Niles, was crossing from West to East on Milwaukee Avenue and was struck by a 2017 Toyota RAV4.
The driver was issued a citation for failure to yield.
According to the Lemont Police Department, the victim was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street.
The victim suffered trauma to the body and died at the scene.
Chicago police say they first answered a call about a domestic incident involving the man near Pershing and Lake Park Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood.
Investigators said the pedestrian was crossing Armitage Avenue near the Metra Clybourn train station Friday just before 6 p.m. when they were struck.
The Village of Barrington will hire four more crossing guards at four intersections, and raise pay for crossing guards.
Two people were killed in separate hit-and-run crashes on the Dan Ryan Expressway overnight, according to Illinois State Police.
Preliminary reports say a man, 69, was driving a yellow Ford sedan heading westbound when he failed to stop at a red light and struck the pedestrians at the crosswalk.
CTA officials confirmed a southbound #157 (Streeterville/Taylor) bus hit a pedestrian near the corner of Pulaski and Cermak roads.
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Route 22 and Rainbow Road just before 7 p.m. Tuesday for a car versus pedestrian traffic crash.
Late Thursday, balloons marked the spot where Marin Lacson, 17, died after she was hit by the second of two passing trains.
The pedestrian was confirmed to be a student at Barrington High School, according to a statement from District 220 Superintendent Dr. Craig Winelman.
Metra said an inbound Rock Island train hit the woman around 7:15 p.m. near 99th Street and Vincennes Avenue.
A group of community leaders, city officials, and teenagers had a conversation on Thursday about how to keep teen takeovers safe and prevent them from getting out of hand.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
The Des Plaines River has seen near-record flooding in northwest suburban Des Plaines, and officials fear levels could reach major flood stage this weekend with more rain in the forecast.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
The City of Chicago on Thursday kicked off bus tours as part of its new reparations initiative.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
A coalition of banks, credit unions, and card companies argue that Illinois lawmakers must repeal the state's first-in-the-nation Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, slated to take effect July 1.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A group of Chicago community leaders, city officials, and teenagers had a conversation on Thursday about how to keep teen takeovers safe and prevent them from getting out of hand.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood has reopened, hours after it was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
A trash company got their revenge on a man they said never paid his bill by dumping his trash in his yard.
Nearly a week after returning to Earth, the NASA crew from Artemis II reflected on their historic moon mission.
Dense fog and cool temperatures Thursday night with lows around 50 before storms return Friday.
A shooting by Illinois State Police that killed a 24-year-old man was caught on surveillance video in Woodlawn.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
The FAA is ordering flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare of more than 300 trips per day over the busy summer travel season.
The Des Plaines River has seen near-record flooding in northwest suburban Des Plaines, and officials fear levels could reach major flood stage this weekend with more rain in the forecast.
A group of community leaders, city officials, and teenagers had a conversation on Thursday about how to keep teen takeovers safe and prevent them from getting out of hand.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
Ben Williamson doubled twice and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay spoiled the major league debut of White Sox starter Nick Schultz.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Chicago police on Wednesday issued an expanded community alert about a rash of incidents in which thieves broke into vehicles and stole construction equipment in and around downtown Chicago.
