Chicago police SWAT team standoff ends in arrest in South Shore
Chicago police were in a standoff all day and well into the night Sunday in the South Shore neighborhood.
6 vehicles, pedestrian involved in crash on Edens Expressway
A pedestrian was struck in a crash that involved at least six vehicles and shut down a portion of the Edens Expressway in Chicago's north suburbs early Sunday.
Giannoulias calls for tighter regulations on high-powered e-bikes, scooters in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Thursday called for improved regulations on devices such as high-speed e-bikes and scooters, which he said can be dangerous.
Gas leak in West Town disrupts CTA Blue Line service
CTA Blue Line trains were disrupted early Thursday afternoon due to a gas leak near the Division Street station in Chicago's West Town community.
Lurie Children's Hospital plans to open new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Metra delays expected to persist for Thursday evening rush
Metra on Thursday apologized for delays on its commuter trains during the morning rush, while also warning riders to expect more delays of up to an hour Thursday night because of switch and signal issues.
Pritzker concerned about coordinating with federal agencies if Chicago gets 2028 DNC
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said this week that Chicago's bid for the Democratic National Convention in 2028 is still in the early stages.
Indiana State Senate approves bill to fund potential stadium for Chicago Bears
The Indiana State Senate this week approved a bill to fund a potential stadium for the Chicago Bears in the state.
Former Loretto Hospital executive accused in fraud scheme is now in custody in Serbia
The former Loretto Hospital executive accused of defrauding the federal government out of $290 million has been arrested in Serbia.
Dixmoore water main break repaired
A water main break in Dixmoor, Illinois has been repaired hours after it flooded roads and forced school closures.
Burglar steals ATM from restaurant in Brighton Park
A burglar broke into a restaurant in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood early Thursday and ripped out an ATM.
Taste of Chicago to be held in July for first time since 2022
After being bumped to September for three straight years because of the NSCAR Street Race, the Taste of Chicago is reclaiming its longstanding dates in July, the city announced.
Chicago police search for attacker who robbed, beat man on CTA Red Line
Chicago police on Wednesday issued a community alert about an attack and robbery that spilled from a CTA Red Line train onto a station platform this past weekend.
2 men injured, 1 by gunfire, in fight in Cicero
Two men were injured Wednesday morning in a fight involving gunfire outside a gas station in Cicero, Illinois.
Mayor Johnson heads to D.C., talks about responding to immigration raids
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson headed to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to speak at the National Press Club luncheon.