Gunfire shuts down outbound express lanes on Dan Ryan Expressway
By 7:30 a.m., the outbound express lanes were back open.
Alders denounce Chicago Teachers Union for post honoring Assata Shakur
Shakur died last week at the age of 78. To some, including the CTU, Shakur was a symbol of resistance to racial injustice and government suppression.
Death of baby in West Englewood ruled homicide caused by abuse
The baby — identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office as Kloe Sophia Bastos Castillos — was found unresponsive in the 7200 block of South Winchester Avenue.
MLB announces first pitch times for Cubs-Padres Wild Card series
Major League Baseball on Sunday announced the start times for the National League Wild Card series in which the Cubs will be taking on the San Diego Padres.
CPD Marine Unit rescues dog stranded in drainpipe along Chicago River
On Saturday afternoon, someone on a boat noticed the pit bull terrier, named Farrow, standing in a drainpipe near the Harrison Street Bridge.
Babe's Sports Bar, showing only women's sports, opens in Logan Square
A ribbon cutting was held Saturday afternoon at Babe's Sports Bar, at 3017 W. Armitage Ave. in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Man in critical condition after shooting in Greater Grand Crossing
Police said around 11:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man was shot while standing outside near 68th Street and Calumet Avenue.
Shooting in Douglass Park leaves man dead
The man was standing next to a sport-utility vehicle on Farrar Drive toward the northern end of the park when he was shot five times, police said.
The curious story of a renowned Field Museum scientist and a deadly snakebite
On Sept. 26, 1957, renowned herpetologist and Field Museum curator emeritus Karl Patterson Schmidt died from a snakebite. He documented the process in meticulous, graphic detail.
Chicago police issue new alert about robbers taking gold chains downtown
Chicago police have issued a new warning about a roving group of robbers targeting people wearing gold chains in downtown, particularly in the area around Grant Park.
Lumenaura light-driven public art festival to return to Aurora in October
The city said Lumenaura reflects the theme of the convergence of art, technology, and community.
UChicago researchers develop new, highly sensitive test for PFAS
Researchers from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have devised a new method to detect minuscule levels of PFAs, known as "forever chemicals," in water in a matter of minutes.
Former Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey to announce 2026 run for governor
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
Crash-and-grab burglary targets GameStop store in Hillside
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
Sister Jean has retired from her duties at Loyola University
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.