Free Millennium Garages shuttle buses return to get Bears fans to Soldier Field
A popular option for Bears fans to get to Soldier Field on game days is back this season after it was temporarily discontinued last year.
Fired up Bridgeport residents confront Amtrak about maintenance yard plan
As Amtrak seeks to move its Chicago maintenance from the South Loop to Bridgeport, outraged neighbors of the proposed new site near Rate Field vented their frustration at a community meeting with railroad officials on Thursday.
District 130 community call for cleaner schools during board meeting
The dirty conditions come as the school board voted last month to cut costs and part ways with about 30 union custodians.
How did Riot Fest get William Shatner? Fire eaters, a Wiener's Circle dog, and more
Next week, Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park, and alongside big names like Twenty One Pilots, Nas, and Alanis Morissette, one performer will be making his heavy metal debut at 95 years old.
Des Plaines police officer shoots, kills man during domestic disturbance response
Officers shot and killed a man while responding to a domestic disturbance on Wednesday afternoon in northwest suburban Des Plaines, police said.
Frankfort mom's defense argues she was psychotic when she killed son
Prosecutors say Corie Walsh was actively texting in a group about the Lindsay Clancy case hours before her 2-year-old son Barrett died, though they said they do not believe it was a copycat case.
Cardinal Cupich joins lawsuit to stop Illinois Medical Aid in Dying law
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Batavia chiropractor pleads guilty to secretly recording patients, including kids
A chiropractor from Batavia, Illinois, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony counts related to secretly videotaping patients, including children, as they took off their clothes in his office.
Avondale coffee shop owner asking city for help after car crashes into business
Street bump-outs were installed in front of the park across the street in 2021, but co-owner Jazmin Medrano says accidents have continued.
Homer Glen pauses use of Flock cameras amid investigation into misuse by county officer
A deputy was placed on administrative leave for potentially misusing the Flock database. The cameras will remain off pending the investigation.
Fan with Down syndrome gets surprise from former White Sox slugger
Jacob, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sat in the front row at a recent game with his dad and sister, but Jacob was there to connect and possibly drum up some business with his favorite player, Jake Burger, who now plays for the Texas Rangers.
Vigil, balloon release held for 18-year-old fatally shot in Crest Hill
Family and friends released balloons to honor and remember Kamarion Coleman, who was killed in a shooting in Crest Hill. Three other teens were also injured.
Northwestern staff member from Highland Park charged with possession of child pornography
A Northwestern University staff member from Highland Park, Illinois, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Thieves target parked cars in string of burglaries on Near West Side
At least nine parked cars were smashed into and had valuables stolen from inside on the morning of Aug. 25, according to Chicago police.
Cortland Street Bridge to stay closed for years for complex restoration
The Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River will not be reopening anytime soon, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.