Man accused in Fox River boat crash that killed woman is in court
A man accused of drunkenly crashing his boat and killing a woman on the Fox River northwest of Chicago over the summer was back in court Thursday.
Second Kabob-It location among new dining offerings at UChicago
The University of Chicago has now introduced a new menu lineup, featuring barbecue, Bahamian cuisine, and an expansion of a popular purveyor of kabobs.
Woman dies after being found shot in head in Belmont Cragin home
An 18-year-old woman died after being found shot in a home in Chicago's Belmont Central neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Chicago Public Schools IG closes probe into Hilario Dominguez
The Chicago Public Schools Inspector General has once again closed an investigation into school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez.
10 freight train cars derail on Chicago's Southwest Side
A freight train partially derailed early Thursday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side, leaving 10 cars off the tracks but ultimately causing few problems.
Armored car courier robbed near bank in Cicero
An armored car courier was robbed Wednesday afternoon in the west Chicago suburb of Cicero.
Man shot, wounded in Avalon Park
One person was wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Man charged with holding woman's head underwater at Old Orchard
A man was charged with attempted murder and other felonies Wednesday after police said he attacked a woman and held her head underwater in a pond at Westfield Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Illinois, the day before.
Route 66 dedicated as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
The historic Route 66 was recognized Wednesday with a special dedication at Navy Pier.
Person of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat house
The University of Chicago announced Wednesday morning that it has identified a person of interest in a sexual assault at a fraternity house this past weekend.
Groundbreaking held for new entrance at South Portico of Griffin MSI
Groundbreaking was held Tuesday for a project to turn the South Portico of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry into an active entrance.
Bears' Montez Sweat suspended for violating PES Policy
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat is suspended for the team's next two games without pay for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy, the NFL said Tuesday.
Man arrested after holding woman's head underwater at Old Orchard mall
A man was in custody after police said he pushed a woman into the koi pond at Westfield Old Orchard shopping center and held her head underwater on Tuesday morning.
University of Chicago alum among Nobel Prize in economics winners
A University of Chicago alum and former faculty member was one of the two Americans who won the Nobel Prize in economics this week.
Man slashed in fight in Rogers Park, alleged attacker injured too
A man was slashed during a fight in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood late Monday night.