After weekend violence, safety downtown is paramount for Thanksgiving weekend events
It was cold out Wednesday night, but thousands were already out roaming the streets of Chicago and getting out for the holidays.
Memorial hockey games commemorate teen killed in horrific crash in Glenview
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Woman shot outside Macy's in the Loop, amid large holiday crowds downtown
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
Crowds flock to downtown Chicago for Mag Mile Lights Festival and Parade
Some along the parade route said they were excited for another year of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flipping the switch to light up the Mag Mile.
Chicago lights up Christmas tree in Millennium Park
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square is wrapped with thousands of lights.
150 people sleep outside to raise awareness about homelessness in Chicago
Organizer Covenant House Illinois offers young adults experiencing homelessness a path to independence by providing needed resources.
Advocates want judge reassigned after releasing man later accused of killing wife
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Woman stabbed to death, off-duty CPD detective suffers gunshot wound in Portage Park
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
Metra warns financial woes could lead to 40% reduction in service
Metra has been operating off federal pandemic funds, which run out in 2026.
Developer hopes to refresh and revitalize commercial corridor in West Pullman
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Aldi grocery store in West Pullman closes, alderman says
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
Richard Allen convicted in Indiana murder trial for killings of 2 girls in Delphi
Richard Allen is accused in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams in 2017.
Parent shot, killed after dispute at south suburban basketball game
Police said a dispute between parents at Hillcrest High School led to the shooting.
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
Attack on students at DePaul, vandalism at Loop Synagogue highlight trend, ADL says
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.