Officials warn of blue-green algae outbreak in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake
Blue-green algae produce toxins that can make people and pets sick.
1 man dead, 2 wounded in shooting in Chicago Lawn
The three men were standing on the sidewalk in the 6200 block of South Campbell Avenue when some unidentified people came up and shot them all.
United flight headed to O'Hare diverted to Memphis due to turbulence, 7 travelers injured
United Flight 1196 had departed Cancún, Mexico at 12:20 p.m., and was due at O'Hare at 4:15 p.m.
DePaul: If Greyhound station closes, Chicago will be 1 of 3 top world cities with no bus depot
Chicago will also have the coldest weather by far of any city without a bus terminal, DePaul noted.
Crash-and-grab burglars target Park Ridge sneaker store
This was the third burglary at the HQ Chicago Sneaker and Streetwear shop in Uptown Park Ridge in less than a year.
Lake Shore Drive closures begin this week for resurfacing
The resurfacing work will affect North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Work will continue on the stretch through late October, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
Cook County launches program to help those struggling with water bills
The Water Affordability Program will provide $11.5 million in assistance for past due bills and leak repairs for homeowners.
CTA to extend Ashland Avenue bus route about a mile farther north
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, it will begin running north to the Ravenswood Metra station on the Union Pacific North Line.
Storms bring heavy rain and strong winds, take down trees in Chicago area
Trees came down on cars and blocked roads in the northern suburbs.
Man shot in thigh during fight at restaurant in Andersonville
The victim was shot once in the thigh and was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition, police said.
Chicago Sky introduce new mascot, Skye the Lioness
Skye the Lioness posed with basketball in hand under the south lion at the Art Institute of Chicago for X, formerly Twitter.
Multiple residents displaced after fire guts house in Lakeview
Information on the cause of the fire was not available Monday.
Outbound side of Western CTA Brown Line station closed for renovation project
he service change began this past Friday, and will continue until at least Friday, Sept. 20.
Chicago Public Schools prepare for potentially dangerous heat on first week back
A letter notes that all CPS classrooms have air conditioning, and efrorts will be made to maintain it.
Boy, 13, shot and critically wounded in South Shore
The boy was struck in her inner left thigh and upper right thigh.