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.
Suspect charged in shooting that killed 1 boy, wounded another in Canaryville
Daniel Navas Mavier, 19, was charged with one count each of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Shooting in Pilsen neighborhood leaves 1 man dead, 2 wounded
At 1:39 a.m., the men — ages 41, 43, and 46 — were standing outside in the 1900 block of West 17th Street when someone came up and shot them all.
4 people wounded in shooting in Humboldt Park
Police learned multiple men drove past in two vehicles, and several of the men opened fire at people standing outside.
7 people wounded in shooting in near CPD Headquarters
Police said a vehicle with multiple men inside went down the block, and at least one of the men opened fire on a crowd. Two women and five men were wounded.
Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings kill 8, hurt 51 others, police say
There have been 59 people shot in Chicago, eight of them fatally, over Labor Day weekend in 2025, according to police data.
Fans thrilled to see Oasis in concert at Soldier Field
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
1 person shot on Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs
Illinois State Police said at 7:31 p.m., troopers were called for shots fired on the inbound Eisenhower at 25th Avenue in Broadview.
Boys, ages 12 and 15, shot and critically wounded in Canaryville
The 12-year-old boy was shot in the chest, the 15-year-old boy in the hip.
Electrical fire at University Park station disrupts Metra Electric line
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. at the University Park station, and forced the station to close.
Metra train derailment near Union Station disrupts 3 lines
The train stayed upright, but the front wheels were off the tracks, Metra said.
Thornton police apprehend suspect after pursuit that prompts shelter-in-place call
Police said the incident stemmed from a stolen vehicle pursuit, and the suspect ran off on foot and entered a home.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry's new energy exhibit will feature giant slide
Visitors to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will soon be able to make their way from the balcony level to the main floor not only by stairway or elevator, but by spiral slide.
Cubs, White Sox release 2026 schedules
The Crosstown Classic series will be at Rate Field May 15-17, and Wrigley Field Aug. 17-19.