At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Activist Jahmal Cole says he's learning a lot living in and exploring Chicago's 77 communities
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Crash-and-grab burglars target convenience store in Bucktown
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Shootout on Chicago's Near North Side leaves 2 men critically wounded
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
Another round of storms hits Chicago while Sunday cleanup continues
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
Man dies after being hit by wheel of trailer while on e-scooter on highway in Gurnee
A man died over the weekend, nearly two weeks after the e-scooter he was riding was hit by the wheel of a trailer in the far north Chicago suburb of Gurnee.
Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Chicago mayoral candidate Liam Stanton withdraws, endorses Alexi Giannoulias
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
Activists file police reports alleging crimes by agents during Operation Midway Blitz
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
Car rolls over in crash in Belmont Cragin
A car was left rolled over completely on its side early Monday after a crash with another vehicle in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
At least 5 dead, 14 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
Driver killed when car goes off road, crashes in Lisle
A person was killed when a crash hit multiple mailboxes and a tree in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle early Sunday morning.
Woman found stabbed to death in Albany Park
A woman was found stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
2 men arrested after pursuit on I-80 in Northwest Indiana
Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday morning following a pursuit along the Borman Expressway in Northwest Indiana.