Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
Metra unveils locomotive painted for America's 250th birthday
Just in time for the 4th of July, and America's 250th birthday, Metra has unveiled a specially painted train locomotive.
City of Chicago to issue $42.5 million in grants for neighborhood projects
Several local businesses, as well as empty lots and vacant buildings across Chicago, are getting a major investment.
National Aphasia Awareness Month: Drawing attention to a disorder affecting language abilities
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
Lawsuit accuses Chicago businessman known as "Mr. Finance" of running Ponzi scheme
A well-known Chicago businessman who goes by Mr. Finance is being sued by more than two dozen people who say he is running a Ponzi scheme.
Illinois Secretary of State's office issues $27 million to libraries around state
The Illinois Secretary of State's office announced Tuesday that it is awarding $27 million in grants to more than 600 libraries statewide.
Woman shot in leg in vehicle in West Ridge
A woman was shot and wounded early Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Ridge community.
Officials warn of measles exposure at Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
Teen didn't know bicyclist he's charged with killing in Grant Park, prosecutors say
A man who was shot and killed while riding a bicycle in Grant Park in downtown Chicago last week was targeted by a shooter he'd never met, prosecutors said Tuesday.
40 years ago, bodies of Chicago mobster Tony Spilotro, brother Michael were found
Forty years ago this week, the battered body of Tony "The Ant" Spilotro — the Chicago mob's man in Las Vegas — was found buried in a shallow grave in an Indiana cornfield, along with that of his brother, Michael.
Bulls pick forwards Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls' 2026 NBA Draft picks Tuesday night were forwards Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.
CPS holds first budget hearing; CTU wants Illinois lawmakers to convene to fund schools
Tuesday marked the first Chicago Public Schools budget hearing of the summer, as the district faces a $ $733 million shortfall.
Chicago police issue alert about sexual assaults in South Shore
Chicago police on Monday issued a community alert about two sexual assaults that occurred in the South Shore community this month.
Explosion prompts evacuation at mobile home park in Dixon, Illinois
An explosion prompted a major evacuation in Dixon, Illinois, Monday morning.
Pritzker, other state and local lawmakers remember longtime Illinois Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
Illinois state and local lawmakers gathered Sunday to remember trailblazing state lawmaker Barbara Flynn Currie.