Employees worry about what Stateville Prison closing will mean for their jobs
The union representing most of the prison workers says it wants answers as to whether or not its members will have jobs once a new facility is built.
Chicago youth soccer league says fire that burned equipment shed could have been arson
The plastic shed held everything from cones to balls, and all of it was destroyed.
Storms bring heavy rain and strong winds, take down trees in Chicago area
Trees came down on cars and blocked roads in the northern suburbs.
Chicago police say 74 arrests made over DNC's four days
On Friday, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said there were a total of 74 arrests over the four days of the convention, and most of those happened on Tuesday when a smaller group of protesters clashed with police for a few hours.
6 men shot in Back of the Yards; 1 dead
Witnesses said they saw at least one person running away from the scene.
Protesters breach security fence at Democratic National Convention
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for DNC
Air Force Two landed at O'Hare around 7:30 p.m. Harris and her husband were greeted by members of the Illinois Democratic delegation.
Pro-Israel group to draw attention to hostages with installation during DNC in Chicago
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence.
I-94 lanes reopen in NW Indiana after gas leak causes gridlock
By around 6:20 p.m., Indiana State Police said all lanes both east and westbound on the interstate were being reopened.
Northwest Indiana youth football team devastated by fire that destroyed fieldhouse
The fieldhouse burned to the ground. Crisped jerseys and charred facemasks were all that remained afterward.
Sheriff criticized for handling of death of Sonya Massey to retire
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell made the announcement nearly a month after Massey was killed and weeks of calls for his resignation.
Concerns rise about COVID cases associated with Lollapalooza
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
Some who live near United Center feel inconvenienced by DNC security restrictions
Residents of Chicago Housing Authority building said they were given a special ID that will get them in and out of the secure checkpoints.