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.
New LGBTQIA+ Pride mural unveiled in West Lakeview community
The mural by artist Melina Scotte is described as representing "life, the search for identity, freedom and peace" as it honors the LGBTQIA+ residents of Lakeview and beyond.
Naperville District 203 reaches tentative contract with teachers' union
In a joint statement, the two sides said the tentative deal will avoid a strike, and no classes will be cancelled next week.
Crowd all in white flocks to Montrose Harbor for Le Dîner en Blanc
The annual pop-up picnic is held at a secret location each year. This time, it was at Montrose Harbor.
Man dies after falling off jet ski in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier
The man was recovered by Chicago Fire Department divers, and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Teen girl killed in stabbing in La Grange Highlands identified
The man suspected of stabbing the victim, as well as a 48-year-old woman, was later shot and wounded by Cook County sheriff's police.
Riot Fest founder gets inked to appease John Stamos
"Riot Mike" Petryshyn, the founder of Riot Fest, is making some serious sacrifices to book John Stamos.