CTA trains evacuated after minor derailment at Howard terminal
The Chicago Transit Authority said there was a minor derailment of a Yellow Line/Skokie Swift train at Howard. The cause was unknown, and no injuries were reported.
Cubs postpone Monday night game against Milwaukee Brewers due to storms
The makeup game is now scheduled as the first game of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, to begin at 1:20 p.m.
University of Chicago hopes grant will help foster domestic chip manufacturing
A university scientist explained that the U.S. has a robust domestic chip design innovation program, but falls behind in manufacturing.
Chicago police search for missing 94-year-old man with dementia
Semen Lelchuk was last seen at 1:21 p.m. Sunday, police said.
Rev. Robin Hood holds annual Back to School Community Fest on West Side
The Rev. Hood held his annual Back to School Community Fest on Boulevard between Harrison and Polk streets in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Shooting in Chicago's West Ridge community leaves man dead
At 5:06 a.m., the man was in the car in the 5800 block of North Mozart Street when an unknown person walked up and shot him, police said.
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of teen boy inside Hampshire home
Hampshire police officers responded to the residence in the 100 block of High Street for a report of a shooting and found the 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau ordered to take down village documents
In recent blog posts, Pekau published sensitive internal documents concerning ongoing litigation involving the village and non-public information about village employees, the village said.
Chicago piping plover chicks move to 63rd Street Beach
Along with the chicks, the 63rd Street Beach is home to other migratory birds, cliff swallows, and even baby turtles.
Storm damage disrupts non-emergency dispatch calls in south suburbs
Spokesman Sean Howard said the non-emergency line and medical and fire alarm signals have been disrupted at the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.
Illinois approves plan to lower proficiency scores for standardized tests
The change means a significantly higher number of students will be considered "proficient" in subjects like reading and math.
Man ordered held in shooting that wounded 2 in Aurora
Aaron Conley, 24, made his first appearance in DuPage County Court Tuesday after surrendering to police the day before.
Man charged in shooting that killed 1 teen, wounded another on West Side
Ortez Owens, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
Weather warnings issued for parts of Chicago area as new storms sweep through
A Flood Watch was in effect for most of the area through midnight Tuesday night.
Heavy rain prompts Flood Advisory in Chicago, some suburban areas
Beginning shorty after 9 p.m., lightning began flashing and thunder began rolling in downtown Chicago, as pouring rain began falling off and on.