Worker injured while removing incinerator at downtown Chicago high-rise condo building
The Chicago Fire Department said duct work and bricks fell on workers trying to remove the old incinerator in the basement of former Outer Drive East building.
Stray bullet damages bathroom in house in Jefferson Park
The Mecher family was on the main floor of their house when the bullet entered through the second story.
Construction worker dies, another hurt after fall from scaffold in Hyde Park
The two workers fell about nine stories and were not wearing any safety harnesses, fire department officials said.
Enthusiasm lacking for Chicago Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Series
Storms passing through the area Tuesday night put a pause on the first night of the Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Series at Wrigley Field. But morale and demand weren't very high to begin with.
Heroes' sendoff at O'Hare for 3 WWII veterans headed to France for D-Day anniversary
The entire United Airlines flight crew headed to Paris are also veterans. For the World War II vets onboard the flight, returning to Normandy came with a mix of emotions.
Letters saying kids had won seats at selective Chicago preschools sent by mistake
CPS said a system error incorrectly offered about 100 spots.
Illinois lawmakers pass $53 billion budget, nix 1% grocery tax
The spending plan, which still requires Gov. JB Pritzker's signature, also includes $350 million more for schools, $182 million for migrant shelters and services.
Glenbrook South High School under fire over post in yearbook about Oct. 7 attacks
An investigation has been launched, and the results will be made public in the coming weeks.
Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
Northwestern president testifies about antisemitism on college campuses
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
Neighbors in Chicago suburb object to plan for new gas station, car wash
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Extra-alarm fire damages houses in Jefferson Park
Flames first shot through the rear of a house at 5247 N. Laramie Ave. The wind was so fierce that the fire quickly spread to the two houses to the north, and also charred a backyard tree.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building
Demonstrators were inside the building for some time before the University of Chicago police cleared it out.
Police take down pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University
Chicago police said a man and woman were arrested outside the encampment for obstruction of traffic.
Wisconsin high school runner fights ineligibility decision over where his parents live
Despite Josh Onwunili's parents still owning a house in the district, and living with his aunt and uncle, Onwunili said he has been sidelined.