Crash-and-grab burglars strike 8 times within half an hour on Northwest Side
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
Fire damages house, displaces resident in Evanston
The fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
Woman killed, 4 others including 3 kids injured, in crash on West Side
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Chicago Starbucks workers walk picket lines as strike continues
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Foundation grants wish of Hawaii trip to young man from Oak Lawn who beat cancer
Angel Santiago was diagnosed with testicular cancer during his senior year of high school.
Bodycam video shows shootout between Chicago Police, hate crime suspect in West Rogers Park
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Metra Union Pacific West trains snagged after train hits car in Maywood
The condition of the person in the car was not immediately learned.
FDA announces recall of oysters sold in Illinois, other states due to norovirus concerns
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Environmental activists concerned after debris collapses into Chicago River during demolition for casino
The activists are worried about how plants and animals along the river could respond to what they worry could be toxic materials.
Semi-trailer truck rolls over on I-80 in Joliet, snags traffic
No injuries were reported, but traffic was moving only in the left lane of eastbound I-80 after the crash, Illinois State Police said.
Wisconsin reports its first human case of bird flu
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
Burglars hit businesses on Clark Street in Lincoln Park, Rogers Park
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
Edzo's Burger Shop to close this weekend after 15 years in Evanston
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Some Connie's frozen pizzas recalled due to worries about plastic
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
Man leads police on chase from Hammond, Indiana to South Side with child in car, officials say
The driver was a 26-year-old man from Illinois, who was taken to a Chicago correctional facility and will be extradited to Indiana.