Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Park Manor neighborhood
Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Chicago's Park Manor neighborhood on Michigan Avenue off 71st Street.
Woman hit by debris when car hits pole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A blue Audi sedan was traveling south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Monroe Drive at a high speed, when its driver lost control and hit a pole.
Robbers target bar-hoppers in River North
The robberies have all happened in the early-morning hours when bars and restaurants have been closing in River North, police said.
30 years ago this weekend: Navy Pier officially reopens as beloved attraction Chicago knows today
Navy Pier, of course, is a lot more than 30 years old. It first opened as Municipal Pier in 1916 — 109 years ago. But before 1995, it wasn't the top local attraction we know today.
Teen shot by robber on electric scooter in West Rogers Park, police say
The teen was in the 2100 block of West Granville Avenue when a man on an electric scooter came up and robbed him at gunpoint, police said.
2 men wounded in shooting in South Shore
Police said two men — one 37 years old, the other of an unknown age — were walking in South Shore when a car pulled up and someone opened fire.
Man dead after shooting in Cabrini Rowhouses on Chicago's Near North Side
Police were called for gunfire in the 800 block of North Cambridge Avenue, near Chestnut Street, where they found a man had been shot.
Man dies after being pulled from water at Naperville's Centennial Beach
A 27-year-old man was found unconscious in the water at Centennial Beach, according to the Naperville Park District.
Lee Elia, former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager, dies at 87
Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.
More rounds of severe and drenching thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Storms bringing drenching rain and flash floods were to continue in the overnight hours in Chicago.
17-year-old girl struck by gunfire inside house in Auburn Gresham
The teen was inside a home in the 7600 block of South Lowe Avenue when she was struck by gunfire that came from outside, police said.
9 hospitalized after crash involving cars, Pace bus in West Pullman
Nine people are hospitalized, five with critical injuries, after a car ran a traffic light and was struck by other vehicles and a Pace bus on Chicago's Far South Side Wednesday night.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Semi-trucks catch fire at McCook facility and lot
Thick black smoke billowed high into the sky and huge flames could be seen shooting from four trucks.
Flash flooding submerges vehicles, prompts water rescues across Chicago
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.