Chicago weekend shootings leave 7 dead, 12 wounded, police say
At least six people have been killed and 12 others have been wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago.
Svea Restaurant in Andersonville receives $50,000 historic restaurants grant
The Backing Historic Small Restaurants program issues the grants to 50 small or independently owned restaurants around the country every year.
Howard Brown Health nurses vote to authorize strike
The Illinois Nurses Union said they will give Howard Brown 10 days' notice if they move forward.
Lincolnwood exploring using eminent domain to take over mall
The Village of Lincolnwood is trying to take over a beleaguered mall.
Pritzker meets with violence interrupters as Chicago prepares for possible troops
Chicago's Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is running table exercises and trainings to learn how to encounter federal agents should they come to Chicago.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry celebrates 200 millionth visitor
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry celebrated a major milestone Wednesday, as it welcomed its 200 millionth visitor.
University of Chicago researchers use biological protein to create quantum sensor
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering said the innovation could provide "unprecedented insight into biological processes."
Police search for burglars who struck over weekend in Mayfair neighborhood
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
Police warn of robbers who steal necklaces and chains in downtown Chicago
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
Missing man with autism found safe in Elgin
Cayden Weber, 22, had last been seen around 9:50 a.m. in the 600 block of Clark Street in Elgin, police said.
Crash-and-grab burglars ransack businesses on Chicago's South, West sides
In each of four incidents, the burglars have crashed through the closed doors of businesses by using a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Man struck, critically injured by car in University Village
The man who was hit by the car was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition.
Police search for armed robber who has hit Northwest Side businesses on
In each incident, one robber enters a store armed with a handgun, which he points at the clerk while demanding money from the cash register, police said.
American Science & Surplus to close warehouse and online sales
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
Gov. Pritzker deflects questions about whether he'll run for president
Pritzker also addressed the prospect of a Democratic redistricting for Illinois in the wake of a controversial Republican redistricting plan that passed in Texas.