Chicago Police officially name Jon Hein as Chief of Patrol
Hein had most recently served as deputy chief of the Central Control Group – overseeing public safety operations in the downtown area.
Man killed in Beverly shooting in broad daylight
The victim was struck multiple times in his body.
Mother arrested nearly 2 years after boy's body is found in suitcase in Indiana
The body of Cairo Ammar Jordan was found in 2022, in Washington County, Indiana. His mother, Dejaune Ludie Anderson, has been arrested in Los Angeles.
Chicago Boat Show leaving McCormick Place for Rosemont
In 2025, the Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Dolton mayor sued by ex-employees claiming they were wrongfully fired
The ex-village employees claim the Village of Dolton and Thornton Township – of which Mayor Tiffany Henyard is supervisor – fired them without just cause or due process.
Chicago area escapes severe weather Thursday night, skies clearing for Friday
Skies will clear by Friday, leaving cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s inland and the 40s lakeside. Skies will turn cloudy by Sunday.
University of Chicago issues warning after staff member is robbed on campus
The robber took property from the victim before getting back in the silver sedan and driving away south on Ellis Avenue.
Rogers Park shooting leaves man dead in broad daylight
Police set up crime scene tape in the area of the Morse Fresh Market. Blood was seen on the pavement near the curb, and a spent shell casing was spotted nearby.
Boy, 15, shot and critically wounded in Dearborn Homes housing development
No one was in custody late Tuesday. Wentworth Area detectives are investigating.
"Pride is Power" set to be theme for 2024 Chicago Pride Parade
The parade this year will highlight the role the parade has played over the years in creating visibility and advocating for change in Chicago.
New DUI guilty plea for McHenry County man who got 10 years in boat crash that killed woman
Ricky McGuire also had a driving under the influence conviction dating back to 1989.
Illinois State Capitol placed on lockdown for hours due to threat
The lockdown order was issued out of an abundance of caution, as police conducted a sweep of the building.
Gemini Giant statue along old Route 66 in Wilmington, Ill. is up for auction
The Gemini Giant has stood in Wilmington since 1965.
Off-duty police sergeant working security at trucking company is shot in Oak Lawn
An employee of the trucking company accused of shooting the officer was taken into custody.
Track fire partially shuts down CTA Red, Purple lines near Addison Street
As seen in video from Chopper 2, the fire was out by 3:30 p.m. – but personnel remained on the tracks.