3 people, including 2 firefighters, injured in apartment building fire in South Shore
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
Remembering Phil Donahue, a TV pioneer with deep Chicago connections
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Chicago on Day 1 of DNC
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel. A security fence was breached during the marching.
2 men killed in fiery UTV crash in McHenry County
The UTV hit and snapped a utility pole—knocking down power lines, and then rolled several times—resulting in the driver's ejection.
6 dead, 25 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 59, according to police.
John Lansing, former CBS Chicago and Minnesota news director and NPR CEO, dies at 67
NPR reported Lansing died Wednesday at his home in Wisconsin, at the age of 67. He retired from his position at the head of the network only months ago.
Demolition under way at old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fire reported at massive data center building in South Loop
The old R.R. Donnelley plant where the fire was reported houses a multi-tenant data center described as the largest in the Midwest.
Boy, 17, killed in shooting in Humboldt Park
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Chicago artists' murals to grace exteriors of CTA train cars
The artworks will appear wrapped around cars on the Blue, Green, and Orange line trains beginning soon.
Man charged with trying to get rid of gun after Evanston shooting
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.
Massive fire guts house in Naperville
The fire was also spreading to the neighboring house.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill cracking down on AI-generated child pornography
Pritzker signed the law, HB4623, on Friday of last week. It takes effect Jan. 1.
New University of Chicago study may resolve mystery about measuring expanding universe
Two methods have been used for measuring the rate at which the universe is expanding at a given time, and they have resulted in different answers until now.
Robbers hold up jewelry store in Southwest Side mall
During the robbery, one of the men smashed display cases and took unspecified property. A robber also demanded property from a woman in the store.