6 teens charged with robbing West Loop smoke shop
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
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The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
The cause of the smoking brakes is unknown at this time.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve. Noel Brennan reports.
Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 1-year-old girl were in the back seat of a car in the 400 block of West Harrison Street, when two people got in the car and started driving.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 200 block of North Peirua Street in the Fulton Market District.
Police say in each incident, the group broke the front glass window or door, then rummaged through the businesses and took things from inside.
The burglaries happened in the Loop and West Loop between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
The residents of the Academy Square Apartments are concerned about a video on social media showing young men holding a semi-automatic pistol for weapons hunting for someone who lived nearby, and regular gunfire since. Jermont Terry reports.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window of the car near the Academy Square senior housing building. Since then, gunshots have been heard often. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Everything at the market is either grown within a certain radius of the city or prepared using local ingredients.
The robbers threatened to kill the victims, who then handed over their cellphones and wallets. Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police say in each of the robberies. a dark blue Land Rover Discovery with IL plate DJ87261 drove up to the victims, and two men exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
The Madison Street entrance of the Ogilvie Transportation Center was also shut down for the protest by the group Behind Enemy Lines. Jermont Terry reports.
Six Israeli artists were involved in the creations.
"We had a group that showed up, and they showed up with the intent on committing acts of violence and vandalism. That was their intent," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said
From "The Late Show" host being spotted at one of the city's notable eateries to a picture-perfect rainbow in the West Loop. Here's what caught Jackie Kostek and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
As the city publicly leans toward plans to have buses move to the CTA terminal outside Union Station, Greyhound, Amtrak, and other stakeholders are pushing back. Audrey Wennik, senior director at the Metropolitan Planning Council, and her organization were one of several signatories to a recent letter to the city speaking out against the situation.
A ComEd electrical vault caught fire in Chicago's West Loop on Wednesday morning, causing dozens of customers to lose power for several hours.
The cause of the fire was undetermined and firefighters were attempting to restore power back to dozens of affected customers.
A group of three to five burglars used a sledgehammer to break the glass and force their way in, stealing cell phones, clothes, and other merchandise.
Greyhound CEO Kai Boysan has been working with the city and its Department of Transportation to find another option. He says this most impacts minority groups and lower-income communities.
The station is weeks away from being evicted from its long-time station off Harrison Street. The city has yet to come forward with another alternative.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The visible injuries on Kady Grass' face only scratched the surface of her pain.
The State of Illinois opened the shelter and was paying for it, with plans to close the shelter on June 1. But now, those plans have apparently changed.
The last-place White Sox wasted a sharp performance by Davis Martin in their fifth consecutive loss.
Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple, finishing with three hits and four RBIs as the Miami Marlins came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7.
The State of Illinois opened the shelter and was paying for it, with plans to close the shelter on June 1. But now, those plans have apparently changed.
Underwood explained her decision on CNN Monday afternoon.
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
You may have seen Naill Harbison’s social media posts about saving street dogs in Thailand, and how that work saved him from alcohol and depression.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, May 19, 2025.
But the departure of McDonald's locations and other restaurants downtown don't mean new business aren’t giving it a shot. Lauren Victory reports.
Biden did not undergo a prostate cancer screening during his last medical checkup. Experts say this is likely because these screenings are not routinely recommended for men 70 and older.
Kady Grass said she was attacked, bloodied, and bruised at her hometown McDonald’s because she is gay. Sara Machi reports.
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
The State of Illinois opened the shelter and was paying for it, with plans to close the shelter on June 1. But now, those plans have apparently changed.
The visible injuries on Kady Grass' face only scratched the surface of her pain.
The Chicago Department of Aviation did not address how the driver was able to get onto the tarmac.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The last-place White Sox wasted a sharp performance by Davis Martin in their fifth consecutive loss.
Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple, finishing with three hits and four RBIs as the Miami Marlins came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7.
The White Sox will commemorate Pope Leo XIV attending one of the 2005 World Series games with a graphic installation in the section where he sat.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
A shattered window and crime scene tape were seen surrounding Momty's Grill, at 9 E. 111th St.
Police said Llovana Torres, 26, was charged with a felony count of aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
