Woman charged after burglary, standoff in Aurora
A woman has been charged after a burglary and standoff in Aurora, Illinois, this weekend.
Woman shot in face, suspected shooter holds police in standoff in Munster, Indiana
A suspected shooter held police in a standoff in Munster, Indiana, this weekend woman was shot in the face in a domestic incident, police said Sunday.
Edgewater Greek Fest, Andersonville Vintage Market to draw in Chicagoans Sunday
The Edgewater Greek Fest was in its second and final day Sunday with a celebration of Greek culture, and the Andersonville Vintage Market was also to get under way nearby.
City of Hope Cancer Center unveils chalk art honoring cancer survivors
Some chalk art is taking over streets across the Chicago area to honor cancer survivors, as part of the City of Hope Cancer Center's regional initiative.
Sens. Durbin, Duckworth honor memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who died this weekend.
City of Chicago to upgrade air conditioning at 42 park sites in heat-vulnerable areas
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined officials from the Chicago Park District on Thursday to announce plans for air-conditioning upgrades at 42 Chicago parks.
State leaders urge caution for parents considering buying e-bikes for kids
As a bill to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters sits on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk awaiting his signature, other state leaders are trying to spread the word of what parents should know if their kids want one.
Fire sweeps through recycling facility in Little Village
A fire broke out Thursday at a recycling facility in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, officials said.
Crash-and-grab burglars strike gas station in Budlong Woods
Thieves left empty-handed in an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
3 people injured in hit-and-run involving 3 vehicles on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Three people were injured in a hit-and-run crash involving three cars on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Thursday morning.
WNBA to host banner All-Star events at Obama Presidential Center
The WNBA will be holding some marquee All-Star events at Chicago's newly opened Obama Presidential Center later this month.
Second teen charged in 2024 mass shooting that left 3 dead on Chicago's South Side
A 16-year-old boy was charged this week in a mass shooting that left three people dead in Chicago's West Chatham community in 2024.
Shedd Aquarium to take in beluga whales from shuttered marine park in Canada
The Shedd Aquarium is helping out with a major rescue as it prepares to take in beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada.
Loop 'L' trains disrupted due to police activity
'L' trains in the Loop were disrupted Wednesday afternoon due to police activity.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to be out 4 months after shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will be out for four months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team announced Wednesday.