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.
Person shot on CTA Blue Line at Racine Avenue
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
On this day in 1981: Joan Miró's Chicago sculpture is unveiled downtown
Monday, April 20, 1981, was artist Joan Miró's 88th birthday. It was also the day that Mayor Jane Byrne pulled a cord to unveil Miró's iconic contribution to the aesthetics of downtown Chicago.
Sunrise service, egg giveaway among events commemorating Easter Sunday in Chicago
Blase Cardinal Cupich reminded the faithful to keep fresh in their minds Christ's Resurrection as they go through their everyday lives.
Ogden Plaza in Streeterville fenced off in case of teen takeover
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said the fencing is precautionary, and will only be up through the weekend.
Hoosier State lawmakers pass bill seeking to lure Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana
Indiana House Bill 1292 creates a professional sports development commission, which would develop a plan and recommendations for attracting a professional sports franchise to Northwest Indiana.
Neighbors rushed to help man who was shot in Lincoln Park neighborhood, later died
Chicago Police said officers responded to a call of a person shot around 10:12 p.m. in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue.
Man shot, killed in Lincoln Park neighborhood
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Teen injured in Red Line shooting along Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway
Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.
Passenger arrested after gun is found in bag at O'Hare International Airport
Police said, shortly before 1 p.m., a passenger was taken into custody at O'Hare after a firearm was found in his bag.
CTA worker arrested on weapons charges after deadly shootout by Blue Line stop near UIC
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Ajša Sivka, Hailey Van Lith among Chicago Sky's 4 WNBA Draft picks
At No. 16, the Sky drafted Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld, and at No. 22, Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly.
3 Metra lines disrupted by signal problems
The trains were all stopped near Western Avenue due to signal problems. Both inbound and outbound trains were affected.