Thousands evacuated from Sueños Music Festival in Chicago due to severe weather
After a delay of several hours, festival goers were evacuated early due to severe weather.
Possible lightning strike leads to building fire in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood
That possible strike caused a small fire on the second floor and caused portions of the building to crumble.
Sueños Festival, peace march among Memorial Day weekend events to kick off summer
Festivals and fireworks make Chicago shine. But it all must be done safely, so the city plans to keep police out in full force.
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.
Fmr. Naperville student accused, then exonerated of stealing sues city
Amara Harris was found not guilty of stealing and hopes to change the culture of police disciplining students in schools.
Attacked in broad daylight walking with her child, Chicago food blogger urges police to get suspect help
"It's really sad that there isn't a better solution for the city to help people with mental health problems. This woman just needs help. She needs to be taken off the street."
Chicago native, Morehouse valedictorian calls for cease-fire in speech in front of Biden
With Biden in attendance, DeAngelo Jeremiah Fletcher felt his speech was the best way to protest and use his voice.
Spike in opioid overdoses in Chicago has officials concerned, preparing for summer
This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an overall decrease in opioid overdose deaths across the country for the first time since 2019.
17-year-old dead, 3 critically injured in crash in Glenview
Marko Niketic was a senior at Glenbrook South High School and just weeks away from graduating.
Police clear pro-Palestinian camp at University of Chicago; no arrests
The university said fair warning was given to those sleeping in tents. But some protesters said there was not such a warning.
Talks between pro-Palestinian protesters, University of Chicago suspended
Faculty for Justice in Palestine has promised to support University of Chicago student protesters as the encampment continues to grow, going so far as to say they are willing to be arrested if it comes to that.
University of Chicago United for Palestine protesters clash with counterprotesters
On Friday morning, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos wrote that the protest encampment is disrupting campus and "cannot continue."
Chicago clergy and civic leaders celebrate National Day of Prayer
"We are praying for our city to be united. We are praying for real community safety and real investments. And most of all, I think we are praying for our young people."
Relative of CPD officer Luis Huesca's accused killer jailed on gun charge
Caschaus Tate, 20, is accused of tossing Officer Huesca's stolen gun into a neighbor's yard when police showed up at his house looking for the officer's accused killer.
Man catches coyote following him as he walks dog in South Loop
Austin Ehle was visiting from out of town, and taking his sister's dog, Cheddar, out for a walk last week. When he first noticed the coyote, he thought it was just a stray dog.