Secretary of State Giannoulias joins pastors at Hillside church to encourage organ donation
Giannoulias visited Jordan Temple Baptist Church in west suburban Hillside Sunday morning for National Donor Sabbath.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shootout outside Southwest Side bar
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
Mayor Johnson says he will not attend funeral of fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
Old Town School of Folk Music names new executive director; ex-Ravinia CEO leaves
New executive director Troy Anderson has served as the senior director of education at the Old Town School since July 2023.
CPS board approves resolution seeking to keep Acero charter schools open
Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed, but publicly funded.
Police apprehend suspected bank robber after pursuit through downtown Chicago
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
Ground broken for $17 million Malcolm X College West Campus expansion
This is the second phase of the expansion. Malcolm X College finished a renovation that created new labs for biology.
Homer Glen parents face charges after 2-year-old dies
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
Man shot, wounded in car in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood
No one was in custody late Wednesday.
Actor Harry Lennix named to Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones to step down
Robert Jones has been at the helm for nine years. He is the first African American chancellor for the university.
Maurie and Flaurie, Superdawg mascots, return to roof of iconic hot dog stand
"They had quite the time at the SuperSpa, and are looking forward to their next trip in 25 years," Superdawg wrote in an Instagram post.
Man charged with concealing death of woman whose body was found in Busse Woods
Juan Pio Toto is accused of dumping the body of his ex-girlfriend—Atalia Pucheta Martinez, 23.
Man shot outside South Side Chicago Family Dollar after police say his group attacked guard
A gun was recovered on the man who was shot.
Foxtrot to reopen fourth store in Chicago after April shutdown
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.