Chicago ties 138-year-old weather record
1886 was the last time it was this warm on this date in Chicago
CTA to introduce new, more modern fareboxes on buses
These fareboxes will be replaced with a more modern system that improves the experience for those paying with cash.
Real estate developer releases renderings of possible new White Sox stadium
The White Sox are talking with Related Midwest building a new stadium in "The 78" development.
Fire breaks out in florist, event decoration shop in Libertyville
Information about injuries and the extent of the damage was not immediately learned.
Northwestern names Tim Nollan as new head volleyball coach
Nollan arrived at Northwestern after spending the last eight years as head volleyball coach at Grand Canyon University.
Police vehicle involved in crash in Niles
Video from the scene showed a Niles police sport-utility vehicle off the road with its front end wrecked and mangled.
Crash in Evanston leaves motorcyclist dead
Around 5:30 p.m., a Toyota RAV 4 crashed into a motorcycle in the 200 block of Asbury Avenue.
71 years for man convicted of killing 11-year-old girl Takiya Holmes in 2017
Antwan Jones was sentenced to 45 years in the murder of Takiya Holmes, and 26 years for the attempted murder of three of her family members who were present at the time.
Blackhawks to host Winter Classic at Wrigley Field next year, for first time since 2009
The 2025 Winter Classic will mark the third time 'Hawks have hosted the outdoor game.
Super Bowl visitors can see piece of infamous Chicago mob history at Las Vegas Mob Museum
The Mob Museum – officially known as the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement – is offering details for visitors.
Shooting leaves man critically wounded in Hermosa
The victim was shot once in the back, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, police said.
Man found stabbed in car parked in middle of street on Lincoln Avenue
The man was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition.
Man found dead in wrecked car off Harlem Avenue on Chicago's Southwest Side
The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Shooting leaves man wounded in River North
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said.
Woman escapes handcuffs, steals squad car, crashes and dies in Indiana, police say
It appeared that Melissa Collins crashed the squad car after crossing some railroad tracks at a very high speed, state police said.