Police activity snags CTA Red Line at Sox-35th stop
Commuters were advised to consider alternatives such as bus routes.
1 injured in shooting at Illinois State University,
Illinois State University said there was one reported victim of a shooting near the Bone Student Center.
CBS Chicago Vault: Bob Wallace races at Maywood Park, dances to traditional tamburitza music
This is a look at some of the late reporter Bob Wallace's adventures from back in 1983 and 1984.
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.