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.
Accused gunman charged in murder of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Darion McMillian was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and several other counts.
Woman shot, killed in brother's funeral procession in Dixmoor
Some said late Saturday that the shooting was possible retaliation.
Man, 9-year-old girl shot near school in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
Cook County Sheriff's office sends officers to polling places in case of trouble, threats
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
New treatment for type 1 diabetics gives hope to UChicago patients
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Travelers at O'Hare pleased to hear about new automatic refund rule for canceled flights
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
West suburban residents go all out on frightening Halloween decorations
Some families have been putting on a big show for their neighbors for years now.
Mother's grief strong as ever 2 years after daughter was shot, killed in Chicago
Rickisha King-Tiggs was 24 when she was shot and killed, allegedly by a man who had been harassing and attacking her and her mother.
Some Oak Park neighbors aren't pleased with plan to replace their park field house
Residents worry the $2.8 million building will cost taxpayer money, put a damper on raw nature space like the hill for kids, remove trees, relocate a playground, and create a traffic nightmare.
With early voting under way in Chicago, undecided voters seem to be hard to find
As of Tuesday night, nearly 107,000 ballots had been received in Chicago—including those cast in person and by mail.
Two students hit by bus outside Bartlett High School
Police said the Bartlett High School students were running alongside the bus when both of them fell and were hit by the bus.
Extra-alarm fire damages cabinet manufacturer in New Lenox
All employees were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.