Runners take to Lakefront Trail for May Day 5K
Celebrated on May 1, May Day, or International Workers Day, commemorates the work of unions and labor groups around the world.
Chicago Cultural Center hosts Earth Day Action Fair
People turned out to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first Earth Day at the event.
Police issue alert about laundry machine coin thief on Chicago's North Side
In each incident, the burglar has pried open a door into a building, made his way into the laundry area, pried open the coin-operated laundry machines, and stolen the coins.
Man hit, killed by train on CTA Blue Line
The man died at the scene and was already dead when police arrived.
CTA to clean up 6 stations as part of Refresh & Renew program
The CTA will spend $6.5 million on repairs and maintenance this year at rail and bus locations citywide.
2 cars involved in dramatic crash in Country Club Hills; 5 injured
Two occupants of a minivan were rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Metra train strikes pedestrian in Brookfield
The condition of the pedestrian was not immediately available.
Sen. Dick Durbin's service on Capitol Hill goes back over 40 years
Before being elected to the U.S. Senate, Durbin served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives — winning his first election to Congress in 1982.
First Illinois measles case in current nationwide outbreak recorded
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet to close pediatric unit
Prime Healthcare, which took over St. Joseph in March, said the hospital's resources could be better used elsewhere given the loss of demand for the pediatric unit.
Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra train in Westmont
The person who was hit was pronounced dead at the scene, the fire department said.
Massachusetts education department votes to bring on Chicago schools CEO Pedro Martinez
In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Main stretch of Lincoln Square closed to traffic for a week
One of the main stretches of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is closed to traffic this week, giving pedestrians a unique chance to enjoy themselves.
Cubs acquire veteran pitcher Drew Pomeranz
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
First new bison calves of year born on Fermilab grounds
About 20 calves are expected to be born this season.