Dolton approves settlement for woman who accused trustee Andrew Holmes of assault
A former Dolton village employee filed the civil lawsuit claiming Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May 2023.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces campaign for old seat
The disgraced former congressman was first elected to the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election in December 1995.
Trump posts that Chicago Mayor Johnson, Gov. Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
Police warn of more smash-and-grab burglars striking in areas around Chicago
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
Illinois Hunger Coalition to close after 36 years
The coalition was founded in 1988, and touted on its website that it is the only statewide membership coalition working to end hunger and address its underlying issues.
Tickets for Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights on sale Tuesday
Tickets for ZooLights for the 2025 season go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
Chicago police warn of another gold chain robbery downtown
The latest incident happened at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Millennium Park.
Kevin Matthews has story of hope and inspiration in "Broken Mary" documentary
The title references a broken statue of the Virgin Mary that Matthews found several years ago, and now carries with him.
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2-year closure of Lake Street Bridge downtown begins Monday
For the next two years, driving or walking across the bridge will not be an option.
Man left in fair condition after being shot in downtown Chicago
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
Illinois National Guard troops to be called for federal service, memo says
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Armed robber has struck multiple times in Roseland, police say
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Duckworth: federalizing and deploying IL National Guard members is a "misuse"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
George Wendt to be remembered with honorary street name in Chicago
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.