Three people found dead in house in Kankakee
Investigators believe the victims were all shot dead sometime overnight.
Giannoulias cruises to victory in Democratic race for Illinois Secretary of State
The race was Giannoulias' first foray back into Illinois politics since he lost his bid for former President Barack Obama's old Senate seat in 2010.
Who will be Illinois' next Secretary of State? For the first time since 1998, we don't really know
Voters are weighing in on who will replace retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who has held that office since 1999.
Lakeview residents disappointed after 3 shot, 3 stabbed in separate incidents long after Pride
Last week, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) acknowledged the hours after the parade are problematic.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Ald. Tom Tunney worries about police resources with crowds expected after Pride Parade
The Chicago Pride Parade is returning to the area on and around North Halsted Street this weekend after a two-year hiatus, but there are some safety concerns.
Chicago Police Department seeks to recruit Marines amid officer shortage
It's not always an easy sell given the national reckoning that followed George Floyd's death, and concerns that military training is not suitable for city streets.
Illinois hopes you'll take bite of the fish also known as Asian carp
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources kicked off a new rebranding campaign to make the invasive species of a fish sound a little more appetizing.
Chicago Police unveil new foot pursuit policy: chases will no longer be acceptable just because someone runs
Two high-profile police shootings that started with foot chases have prompted big changes to Chicago Police policy.
Juneteenth basketball tournament provides safe space, uplifting activity for young people in Pullman
Chicago and communities across the nation held their first official Juneteenth celebrations Monday – and in the Pullman neighborhood, that meant some serious hoops.
Thousands still without power amid sweltering heat following Monday's severe storms
ComEd said it has more than 900 crews working to make repairs, and expects power to be fully restored by Wednesday afternoon.
Three found dead in Round Lake Beach, homicide investigation underway
Police said officers were contacted around 1:40 p.m. for a well-being check at a home in the 200 block of East Camden Lane, where they found three people dead inside.
Bystander who helped rescue man at North Avenue Beach says new life ring made all the difference
Tom Pazol quickly sprang into action with a life ring this week when he saw someone struggling in the water at the North Avenue Beach.
$100,000 worth of memorabilia, merchandise stolen from Lincoln Square sports card shop
A small Lincoln Square neighborhood card and memorabilia shop is out big money after someone broke in and stole some of the store's priciest items.
'It's you that I fight for:' Mayor Lightfoot officially announces reelection campaign
In her campaign video, Mayor Lightfoot says: "They say I'm tough. They say I get angry. They say sometimes, I take things personally. You know what I say? They're absolutely right."