Man charged in road rage shooting death of 3-year-old Mateo Zastro
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Bob Newhart, who has died at 94, was a Chicago original
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Crowds flock to Chicago's The Wieners Circle for National Hot Dog Day
People lined up to get their char or steam Vienna red hots—and were reminded with trademark colorful language that tips are to be left in cash or by Venmo.
On this day 20 years ago: Millennium Park officially opens in downtown Chicago
No one cared that Millennium Park was four years behind schedule and $300 million over budget when they witnessed its beauty.
NWS confirms 41 tornadoes in Chicago area nights of July 14-15
A total of 32 confirmed tornadoes hit July 15 alone, while 9 more were confirmed during the July 14 storm.
Widespread damage after multiple tornadoes reported in Chicago metro area
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Chicago Inspector General finds 2 city leaders drank on the job on several occasions
This happened several times in 2022 and 2023, the OIG report said.
2 children missing from Chicago's Northwest Side, may have been taken by mom, police say
Police said the children were both "endangered," but did not specify whether the mother had custody or whether an AMBER Alert was likely to be issued.
White Sox pick pitcher Hagen Smith, Cubs choose slugger Cam Smith in MLB Draft
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
1 man killed, 2 wounded in Homan Square
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
UChicago prof: Assassination attempt on Trump comes amid rising political violence
Professor Robert Pape's research and findings show how 270 million Americans feel about political violence—and how the country reached this point.
DuPage County, Illinois Forest Preserve goes viral again with video on ticks
The video has been placed on multiple social media platforms—including, of course, TikTok.
Police search for woman who hit bicyclist, drove off in St. Ben's
The woman's SUV was located and towed, but police said they need information about the driver and any possible witnesses.
Fire damages circus section of House on the Rock in Wisconsin
A House on the Rock representative said a fire broke out in an orchestra bandwagon in the Upper Circus area of the attraction—and was contained by firefighters.
Warrant issued for woman accused of killing foster son by lying on top of him in Indiana
A probable cause affidavit for a warrant against Jennifer Lee Wilson was issued this past Monday in Porter County Superior Court.