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.
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.