Firefighters, volunteers from Chicago area pitch in as Florida reels from Hurricane Milton
Chicago area firefighters, and local volunteers from the American Red Cross, are among those who have hit the ground.
Family holds vigil for 7-year-old boy struck by gunfire inside West Pullman house
Zayden Garrett's family is asking for prayers.
Some evacuees end up in Chicago, some volunteers head to Florida ahead of Milton
Much of the area set to be hit by Hurricane Milton has been in shambles ever since Helene, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.
Chicago college students demonstrate on 1-year mark of Oct. 7 attack
The students said they wanted to focus attention on the ongoing war in Gaza.
Chicago police officer, teen struck by gunfire as police try to disarm teen on Englewood
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
Boy, 16, shot outside high school in Grand Crossing
A total of 52 evidence markers were seen on the pavement as police investigated.
Elmwood Park mom is furious after boy was hurt by hit-and-run
The boy was biking home early one morning when a car "plowed right into him" in west suburban Elmwood Park.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denies demanding resignation of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
"I didn't ask anybody to do anything. I didn't ask anybody to do anything," Johnson said.
Girl, 2, shot and wounded in Chicago Lawn
The 2-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. A gun was recovered at the scene.
Tony Durpetti, owner of Chicago's Gene & Georgetti steakhouse, dies at 80
Durpetti was known to treat everyone "like a long-lost relative with a firm handshake, a double kiss, or a friendly joke."
Chicago Board of Education votes to keep CPS schools open
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union have asked Martinez to resign amid contentious contract talks, but Martinez has refused to step down.
Heroic little girl from Skokie calls 911 after her mom faints
Zoey Reddick, 5, received a special award Wednesday night, for her quick thinking and bravery.
McCormick Place works to prevent migratory birds from hitting windows and dying
On Thursday, Oct. 5 last year, 961 birds died all in one night after crashing into the windows at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
Witnesses testify at trial for man accused of shooting, killing Bradley police officer
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan shot and killed Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon.
Family of teen hit, killed by Metra train in Barrington files lawsuit
The family of Marin Lacson says they want change at the pedestrian crosswalk in Barrington where the teen was killed