Stretch of Chicago's Milwaukee Avenue through Logan Square Park closed for good
The closure is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project.
81-year-old man dead after fire in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood
Firefighters were seen battling the blaze from both the front and back yards.
Robbers target people leaving bars in Chicago nightlife districts; rideshare drivers also worried
The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
Woman dies after being hit by Cook County Sheriff's squad car in Glenview
Glenview police said the Cook County Sheriff's office is cooperating with their investigation.
Man found dead in Indiana ditch identified as Venezuelan national who lived in Oregon
Indiana State Police said Ramos-Riva's death was a homicide, and two people have been arrested in Seattle.
Suspected swatting incident disrupts day at Jones College Prep in South Loop
There was no bomb or person with a gun at the school. Police said there were reports of a similar incident at a second school Wednesday.
Highland Park parade shooter signed "Donald Trump" on trial waiver rather than his own name
The document acknowledges that a defendant has given up his right to a trial upon pleading guilty.
Trump administration seeks to sell Kluczynski Federal Building, 10 others in Chicago
The list also includes several nearby buildings — including the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Historic downtown Chicago building, Jackson Park bridge make 7 most endangered list
The nonprofit organization has been putting out the list of what it calls imminently threatened historic buildings and community assets since 2002, in hopes of saving them from demolition.
Missing south suburban Chicago man found dead in Northwest Indiana
The Lake County, Indiana Coroner's office said Chester Palusiak, 72, of Calumet City, was found dead in Munster.
Chicago Transit Authority to launch more frequent service on 8 bus routes this month
The service will be such that commuters can catch a bus in 10 minutes or less.
Art Institute of Chicago returning 12th-century sculpture to Nepal
The museum said it learned that the sculpture, "Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda," was stolen from that country.
Gov. Pritzker proposes allowing Illinois community colleges to confer 4-year degrees
The governor said the program would make bachelor's degrees more accessible and higher education more affordable.
Martin Marty, renowned religious scholar and University of Chicago professor emeritus, dies at 97
The Rev. Dr. Marty was once described by Time Magazine as "the most influential interpreter of religion in the U.S."
United Airlines flight returns to O'Hare after possible bird strike
Further information about the possible bird strike was not immediately available.