3 charged in connection with fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
Police search for hammer-wielding burglars targeting restaurants on Northwest Side
Four businesses were hit in one night.
Pritzker backs Harris for president. What does shift in race mean for his own future?
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
I-55 set to reopen Thursday after downed power lines trap cars, trucks during storms
During the storms Monday night, 100 mph winds brought down power lines onto cars and trucks on the interstate in Channahon.
Efforts underway to clear severe storm and tornado damage across Chicago area, Northwest Indiana
Severe storms brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornadoes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night.
2 tornadoes confirmed in Chicago on Sunday, one in west suburbs, NWS says
While the NWS did not give precise locations for the tornadoes, the two in Chicago were on the city's South Side. The other was in Elburn.
UChicago prof: Assassination attempt on Trump comes amid rising political violence
Professor Robert Pape's research and findings show how 270 million Americans feel about political violence—and how the country reached this point.
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
There was a swift reaction from lawmakers as the country learned about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago as temperatures climb
Dozens of EMS personnel were at the event, prepared to tend to anyone experiencing heat-related illness.
Sweltering temps raise concerns at Chicago area festivals
EMS personnel are on standby at the event to respond to anyone in need, and two first-aid tents offer air conditioning, cool towels, medicine, and more.
Suburban July Fourth celebrations include parades, big fireworks show
From the annual parade in Palos Heights to one of the largest fireworks displays the state has in Itasca, the festivities were plentiful this Independence Day.
Thousands attend 53rd Chicago Pride Parade to celebrate last day of Pride Month
Thousands lined Northalsted with colors, floats, music, and, of course, the fans to celebrate Pride.
Second person detained in murder of retired Chicago Police officer as his funeral is held
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Logan Square liquor store hires security after thieves keep coming back
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.
Supreme Court overturns ex-Portage, Indiana mayor's bribery conviction
The decision could affect the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.