Man accidentally touches ComEd cable, suffers life-threatening electric shock in Gurnee
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after making contact with a ComEd line and suffering an electric shock in the north Chicago suburb of Gurnee on Tuesday.
Man accused of making himself at home at Chicago Macy's flagship store, stealing items
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
Police search for burglar who targeted businesses on Chicago's West, Northwest sides
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
Fight breaks out in bleachers during Crosstown Classic game at Wrigley Field
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
Richard Boykin goes to Cook County Inspector General over Maria Pappas' vulgar text messages
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Man who admitted to charges in case of CPD Officer Rivera's death now indicted on drug charges
A man convicted of gun charges in the case involving the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera has now been indicted separately on drug charges.
Girl, 14, suffers graze wound in shooting in Roseland
A 14-year-old girl suffered a graze wound from gunfire Monday morning in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
ISP: Driver causes crash in Humboldt Park neighborhood after fleeing from police
A driver caused a chain-reaction crash in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood after fleeing from troopers, Illinois State Police said Monday morning.
1 man dies, another is hospitalized after falling into water near 31st Street Beach
One man died and another was hospitalized after falling into Lake Michigan near the 31st Street Beach on Sunday night.
Printer's Row, Glenwood Avenue arts festivals held in Chicago this weekend
Chicagoans and visitors had their pick of arts festivals this weekend, with the Printer's Row Art Fest under way in the South Loop, and the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival in Rogers Park.
"Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing" reaches last day at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Sunday was the last chance for visitors to see the "Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing" exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
K-12 students now able to ride CTA system, Pace buses for 75 cents
Students in elementary school and high school who use Pace buses and the Chicago Transit Authority system to get to school are now able to ride either system for 75 cents.
Buddy Guy honored with Chicago Music Legend Award at Obama Presidential Center
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Worker killed on job at steel plant in Northwest Indiana
A worker at a Northwest Indiana steel plant was killed on the job last week.
University of Chicago study suggests space missions don't affect astronauts' heart health
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.